I have a friend who thinks she once heard about donating old greeting cards so the kids could recycle them to make new cards???? She has a ton of greeting cards that she never tossed from all her b-days, etc...Is there such a deal and any idea how to find out details? Thanks

I was certain that the, like so many similar stories, was bogus. So what do I know?



Recycled Card Program History
Over thirty years ago, wishing to show our donors appreciation for making St. Jude’s Ranch for Children possible, the idea was conceived for turning the previous year’s Christmas Cards into "new" cards for the coming season. The recipients were so delighted with their unique "thank you," they requested the children sell them the special cards. And so, the St. Jude’s Card Recycling Program was born.

Over the years the program expanded to include all occasion greeting cards…just about anything that starts with a used greeting card front.

People from all over the world would send us their used card fronts. The children would then precision cut the card fronts and glue them to pre-printed card stock. The children receive fifteen cents per each acceptable card made which is divided between their savings and college fund, their cottage fund for special group outings, and to provide the kids with extra pocket money.

Over the years the outpouring of support for the children of St. Jude’s Ranch through our Recycled Card Program was overwhelming! Each year we were receiving over one million parcels containing card fronts and it was far more than we could use. In fact, the cost associated with handling so many cards began to draw from funds that are needed to care for our children. Our kids were buried in cards! Some of our children continued to make and sell cards but St. Jude's Ranch for Children stopped accepting used card fronts in 2003 while the Recycled Card Program was evaluated and retooled.

In the Summer of 2008 we will once again be accepting Used Greeting Cards from all occations as we roll out a redesigned Recycled Card Program.

Get Your Recycled Greeting Cards Today
Cards are available in packages of 10 cards/envelopes for a suggested donation of $8.00, (includes postage and handling fees). If you would like to order packages of recycled greeting cards, send your request and donation to:

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
P.O. Box 60100
Boulder City, NV 89006-0100

Source: http://www.stjudesranch.org/give/Recycled_Cards.php


Note: I Googled St. Jude's Ranch for Children + Wikipedia. While there is no article in Wikipedia, it does seem like a legitimate charity.

Thanks DG....I did forget to also ask if anyone takes old calanders????? Thanks

Sometimes schools and day care centers will take these as well, and kids make cards and decorations for seniors in the area. Might be worth looking into.

Thanks Lexi!! Great idea!