Period Poverty In its simplest form, poverty is described as not having sufficient funds to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. Coupled with society’s traditional concept of poverty is a paradox known as period poverty. Like traditional poverty that marks individuals—and our larger community—with limited opportunities, period poverty can restrict access to … Continue reading The Understated Need for Feminine Hygiene Products
As the seasons change across the country, our minds shift to the holidays. For many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. For some, it means stretching their budget and tightening up their pursestrings more than ever. For others, the economic strain is creating new needs being felt by more individuals, impacting lives around … Continue reading 6 Steps to Ensure a Successful Winter Clothing Drive
One of the most iconic programs during the holidays is the toy drive. Whether donors are picking up an extra toy at the store, or purchasing a gift from a nonprofit’s online wishlist, donors love to buy toys for kids during the holidays! In this post, we are highlighting two successful toy drives on Roonga … Continue reading Spotlight on Successful Holiday Toy Drives
Are you in the middle of planning your adopt-a-family holiday program? Or perhaps considering starting one? In this month’s Inside In-Kind, we highlight two nonprofits’ holiday Adopt-a-Family programs. We will explore who they are, what they do, and how they run their programs. Read on to learn some tips and tricks they are using to … Continue reading Tips and Tricks: Maximizing Your Holiday Adopt-a-Family Programs
To Plan a Book Drive or not to Plan a Book Drive – That is the question! Can you relate to this situation? Chris gets back to his position in the school library at the end of summer break. He can barely get in the door, as there are so many boxes in the way. … Continue reading Book Drive Ideas and Tips for Running a Successful Drive
The holidays are joyous for most people, but it can be extremely stressful for nonprofits – identifying the right toys/gifts, procuring them, and distributing them in time. Perhaps you currently run a toy drive to collect gifts but wish you provided more customized items. Or perhaps you coordinate an adopt-a-family program but dread the amount … Continue reading How to Pick the Right Campaign for the Holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like…the holidays? Although the summer is just kicking off, it’s not too early to start thinking about your holiday programs. This year, it is more important than ever to start early. Read on for some tips and trends to help you maximize your program this holiday season. Toy Trends … Continue reading 2022 Holiday Outlook
As we gingerly tiptoe into the new normal of the post-pandemic era, most students have returned to school. Lots of them made the transition back to in-person learning seamlessly and eagerly. However, there are children of all ages, for whom returning to school is anything but easy – even after months of being back! At … Continue reading Back-to-School Spotlight: Tools for Social and Emotional Support
We have been seeing it everywhere: prices are increasing, and sections of store shelves are bare or thin. For nonprofits, the price increases and product shortages have hampered the ability of many organizations to meet clients’ needs. In a time of greater need, where more people are struggling with the rising gas prices and rent, … Continue reading Inflation and Shortages: The Impact on Nonprofit Goods
“Quality” and “Low Cost” don’t usually go together – and indeed, a $5 backpack should not be expected to last like a $40 backpack would. We took samples of backpacks in the “$5 and under” range and asked elementary school students to use them daily. Below are some of the issues we found, which we … Continue reading Roonga’s Picks for Quality Low Cost Backpacks
