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DollarDays Partner: Wendy Smith-Reeve

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You probably know Wendy Smith-Reeve as the former Director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. At DollarDays, we know her as a champion of those in need, underserved, or in crisis in our communities. We are proud to partner with Smith-Reeve in her continued effort to ensure that our communities are better prepared for emergencies and have access to essential health, hygiene and safety supplies.

While her resignation from ADEM was mired in talk of politics, Smith-Reeve has never been one to allow her political leanings to influence her leadership during crises. When asked if politics played a part in her departure from ADEM, she responded, “The thing about disasters and emergencies and crisis situations is it’s all bipartisan. It’s affecting everyone.” It is this sense of purpose and compassion that has guided her long career in crisis management and disaster relief.

Smith-Reeve began working for ADEM in 1996 as a finance specialist for the Public Assistance Program within the Recovery Section. She later became Deputy Manager, then Manager of that program. In 2009, she was named Assistant Director of the Recovery Section before becoming the Director of ADEM in 2013.

Over the course of her 25-year career in crisis management and disaster relief, Ms. Smith-Reeve has served the people of Arizona through 10 presidential disaster declarations and over 80 Arizona state disaster declarations. From supplying displaced citizens with blankets and sheets to providing homeless kids with health and hygiene supplies, DollarDays has been honored to help provide disaster relief for those who most need it.

Throughout her career, Ms. Smith-Reeve has also been at the forefront of helping Arizona prepare for the future by leading and participating in various symposiums and conferences about crisis management and disaster relief. With an eye on some of Arizona’s most pressing issues including wildfires, water shortages, and other environmental issues, cyber-security and counter-terrorism, and ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations, Smith-Reeve understands that complex problems rarely have easy solutions. Strong partnerships and teamwork are essential to any successful crisis management plan.

Regardless of the gravity of the situation, Smith-Reeve brings calm and capable leadership. She has seen devasting fires, floods, dust storms, and extreme heat plague her state but maintains practical strategies to recover from and prepare for whatever disaster or crisis strikes. She has served as an instructor for several recovery courses offered by ADEM and helped develop FEMA courses regarding recovery operations to train and prepare emergency service providers, emergency managers, and local government officials for many crisis scenarios.

Since last spring, Ms. Smith-Reeve has served as a coronavirus analyst for local news station ABC 15 and established her own consulting firm. Using her professional expertise and years of experience, Smith-Reeve continues to help Arizona’s at-risk populations. While the current border crisis continues across Arizona, Smith-Reeve and DollarDays are working to provide shelters with tarps, children’s clothing, pandemic supplies, and other personal care essentials.

Smith-Reeve has built her long and distinguished career on tackling complicated and critical issues from assuring our natural disaster preparedness due to climate change to combatting homelessness to ensure all citizens’ safety. Though there are never easy answers, she does not shy away from asking difficult questions and making difficult decisions. With a balance of common-sense practicality and tender concern, she provides both comfort and hope to those who need it most.

Whether it’s helping to supply shelters with non-perishable foods, bedding and cleaning supplies, or feeding the homeless, DollarDays is always ready to offer assistance with quality wholesale products and a commitment to helping the underserved and those in need. Working together we can create a stronger community and brighter future.

Ways to give back in Arizona:

Arizona Gives Day 2021: A Truly Important Day For AZ

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Tips to Help Improve Your Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month

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With warmer weather, longer days and colorful flowers in bloom, May is the perfect time to bring awareness to your wellbeing and mood. Perhaps that’s why May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Like physical health, mental health is something to nurture even when you’re not feeling particularly sick.

Thanks to recent strides in creating normalcy around mental health, conversations about these sensitive topics have become more and more commonplace. With designations like Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s easier than ever to find resources and support. It’s also easier than ever to take some simple steps to ensure you feel good in both body and mind.

Here are 4 tips to help you improve your mental health and keep you feeling well all month long.

Take the time for some self-care
In the broadest sense, self-care can mean anything you do for yourself so you can accomplish your goals and find healthy ways to deal with daily stressors. We love bringing a relaxing spa-like experience home with a calming cucumber face mask and a soothing soak with bath bombs at the end of the day. A quality wholesale soap supplier can help you stock up on enough soap to last you and your family through months of baths. Doing so could help you enjoy the benefits of taking regular baths while eliminating any stress that comes from frequently having to buy more soap.

But self-care could also mean just ensuring that you and your family are well stocked with all your personal care needs and pantry staples. Self-care is about ensuring you take time for yourself and do whatever is necessary to help you manage all your responsibilities without feeling overwhelmed and overburdened. With excellent prices on all your favorite bulk items, buying wholesale with DollarDays is one easy way to eliminate (some) shopping stress.

Get out in nature
There are several studies that point to real and measurable benefits of nature to your mental health. According to the American Psychological Association, “From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and even upticks in empathy and cooperation.”

With this in mind, head outside! Even if it’s just for a quick walk around your neighborhood, you’ll feel instantly refreshed. Or plan for a day of outdoor adventure with a hike and a picnic. Pack a few essentials in a tote bag or backpack and hit the trail. Be sure you have plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen, and enjoy.

Have some friends over
Spending time with friends is another great way to improve your mood and mental health. Friends help us de-stress, keep us laughing, and can help share some of our burdens. A get-together with your friends may not only be just what you need, but probably what they need too.

Whether you want to make it a simple and casual invite for drinks and appetizers, or a more formal party, DollarDays makes it easy. Make us your source for discount party supplies and celebrate your bargain hunting abilities before you celebrate Memorial Day, graduation, or any other occasion with your family and friends.

Spread the love
Giving to others is an excellent way to boost your own mental health. According to the Cleveland Clinic, researchers say “that people who give their time to help others through community and organizational involvement have greater self-esteem, less depression and lower stress levels than those who don’t.”

Giving of both your time and money will leave you feeling grateful for all you have. If you feel you can’t make the time to volunteer, you can always donate money to charities. If you don’t feel you have the money, donate your time. Either way, giving to others is an easy way to improve your mental health and help others at the same time.

DollarDays is committed to being the reliable wholesale products supplier that makes it easy to give to communities in need. Try us, we promise you will not be disappointed.


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Tips for Small Business Owners to Celebrate National Small Business Week

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Starting a small business can be a great way to not only make money but also take charge of your career, do personally fulfilling work, and become your own boss. Starting a business takes time and effort but with a great idea and thorough business plan, it’s not particularly difficult. In fact, in the past four years, the number of small businesses in the US has steadily increased to over 30 million.

While owning and running a small business can be rewarding, there will surely be a few mistakes and headaches along the way. In honor of National Small Business Week, we’re saluting the millions of small business owners with a few tips to keep your business running successfully and the headaches to a minimum.

Ensure You Have The Tools You Need To Succeed
Any smart small business owner will strive to keep overhead costs low but be careful not to cut back so much that you neglect to have the tools you need to succeed. This includes big-ticket items like computers, office space and desks but also smaller office supplies you may be more tempted to forego.

Buying office supplies online in bulk is an excellent way to ensure you have everything you need without breaking your budget. At DollarDays, you don’t have to choose between having all the top-quality supplies you need and making a profit. With our wholesale office supplies, we can keep you well-stocked with everything from organizers to shipping materials to desk calendars and signage.

If you are just coming back to the office after a Covid break, we are also PPE suppliers who can help ensure you have everything you need to work safely and efficiently.

Use Technology Wisely
We are more accessible than ever which can be both a blessing and a curse for small business owners. Don’t fall into the trap of trying to be everywhere and do everything just because you have a phone, laptop, and tablet. Automate what you can – like responding to email contact requests or reminders about an abandoned shopping cart or simple customer service requests. There are several software products that can help you automate certain processes and help you with recording keeping and accounting. Use them to your advantage.

Create Clear Communication
Designating time to catch up with employees or clients can sometimes feel unnecessary but creating clear lines of open communication can save you time in the long run. It helps to keep everyone accountable and sets clear expectations.

With more and more meetings and status updates happening online, make sure you and your employees are well equipped to stay in touch. Whether it’s Bluetooth earbuds, web cameras, or batteries and chargers, DollarDays can keep your communication channels running smoothly.

Set Goals
Setting realistic goals is vital for any small business owner. Once you know exactly where you want to go, you can begin to plot your course to get there. Whether you choose to write them electronically or in a composition notebook or journal, these goals should be both long and short term, and revisited frequently. Do some research on similar businesses to understand what kind of growth you can expect and potential problems along the way. With a detailed ledger of what you hope to accomplish and obstacles in your way, you can begin to take the necessary steps to achieve your dreams.

Create a Network of Support
Owning and running a small business can feel lonely at times but you don’t have to go it alone. National Small Business Week is a great time to explore different groups and networks available in your area or virtually. There are tons of resources and assistance available online. Attending conferences and networking with complementary businesses is another great way to build a community of support.


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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

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We love a good holiday as much as anyone but there are a few throughout the year that make us particularly excited. One of those holidays is celebrated this week — National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!

Pets are such a vital part of any family adding unconditional love, companionship, and support. Any day dedicated to our furry friends is a day to celebrate!

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day was established to recognize the millions of stray animals who end up at shelters. While the overwhelming majority of animals are dogs and cats, there are all kinds of pets in need of forever homes. Each year, over 6.5 million companion animals end up in shelters around the country. Only about half of them are adopted. Another 1.5 million shelter pets are euthanized. National Adopt a Shelter pet Day helps to bring awareness to the numerous benefits of adopting a pet.


If you’ve been thinking of adding a new addition to your home or want to know more about the adoption process, here are a few tips and things to consider.

Personality is important
Pick a pet whose personality and temperament will be a good match. You can check the general temperament and needs of each breed of dog or cat to get an idea what kinds to look for. Then, when you visit the shelter, get as sense for each pet’s distinct personality. If you are active and always on the go, choose a pet that loves action and adventure too. Do prefer a pet to sit in your lap and relax? Ask for a calmer pet that likes to cuddle.

While dogs and cats are overwhelmingly the most adopted pets, don’t overlook other shelter animals that might be more suited to your lifestyle. Many animals – like hamsters, lizards, and turtles – require less care and maintenance and may be a better fit for you and your family.

Age Does Matter
Most pets that get adopted are younger. Although there is no denying they are adorable, younger pets can be more work, especially if you have young children. They require lots of training — to sleep, go to the bathroom, and behave appropriately. Consider adopting an older pet who is house trained, often calmer, and ready to live with a family.

Make Sure You And Your Home Are Pet Ready
Just as you would prepare for bring a new human into your family, you need to prepare for your new pet before he or she comes home. This of course includes all the necessary pet supplies like food and water bowls, leashes, beds, and collars. But it also means pet-proofing your home. Do you need gates to section off certain parts of your home? Will you need a litter box or a crate?

Chew toys, like this suction cup dog toy, are a great way to keep your new pet occupied and away from chewing shoes or furniture.

And don’t forget to keep your new pooch or kitty looking sharp with all the necessary pet grooming supplies. Buying wholesale pet supplies at DollarDays will help you save money by ensuring you have enough supplies to keep you well stocked especially as your pet continues to grow. We’ve even got fun mobile pet grooming items so you can keep nails clipped even when your on a trip.

Need More Time To Adjust To Pet Parenting?
If you’re not quite ready to adopt but want to help a shelter, consider buying wholesale pet supplies to donate. This way you know that cute doggie in the window will be well cared for until you are ready to go back and bring him home. DollarDays has all kinds of wholesale pet supplies from food to toys and everything in between.

For more information on animal shelters, check out this post!

Arizona Animal Shelters Need Our Help

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Keep Germs at Bay During Back to School

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The past year of remote and/or hybrid learning has been difficult for parents, teachers, and students alike. However, one good piece of news to come out of our unusual Covid year, is that instances of colds and flus have declined. According to the CDC in 2020, “the percentage of U.S. respiratory specimens submitted for influenza testing that tested positive decreased from >20% to 2.3% and has remained at historically low inter-seasonal levels.”

The dramatic drop can be attributed to not only social distancing but also to the widespread use of masks, heightened awareness of handwashing, and increased attention on keeping surfaces clean and disinfected.

As students and teachers head back into the classroom full time, it’s time to start thinking about continuing this vigilance against germs so kids and teachers stay healthy and focused on learning and having fun.

Schools are an excellent breeding ground for germs. With tons of common areas – from shared desks and supplies to crowded lunchrooms and playgrounds – it’s difficult to keep germs at bay. Difficult…but not impossible! We’ve got four tips to help keep your kids in school and the whole family healthy all year long.

Mask Up

Although some kids might be ready to ditch the mask, there’s no doubt, mask-wearing is good practice. But if they don’t fit properly, kids are less likely to wear them correctly. Help encourage responsible mask-wearing with fun, comfortable masks designed for kids.



Hand Cleaning

The same is true for hand sanitizer. Kids are more likely to use it if it comes in fun and convenient packaging that can easily attach to backpacks.

Hand sanitizer is great for switching between activities during the busy school day, but you also want to encourage your kiddos to wash their hands with soap throughout the day. When you buy wholesale with DollarDays, you can help supply your kid’s class and their school with hand soap. Fighting germs is much easier when the whole school is on board!

Clean Common Areas

Anyone who’s ever been in a classroom knows it’s nearly impossible to keep kids in their seats and at their desks for extended periods of time. Movement is good and should be encouraged…just be sure to regularly wipe down common and high traffic areas.

Send your kids to school with sanitizing wipes and sprays they can share. Encourage them to help their teacher wipe down doorknobs, tables, staplers, and computer keyboards (a surprising host to all kinds of yucky germs).

Teach them Personal Responsibility

Teach your kids to take responsibility when they are feeling a bit sniffly or sneezy. In addition to hand washing and masks, be sure they have plenty of tissues on hand, they cough into their elbows, and have a fun desk shield to protect their friends. These are great to not only add an extra layer of protection against germs but also can help to keep them more focused. We love a dual-purpose supply!

Keep Teachers Safe

Whether you have younger kids in Montessori school, pre-teens in middle school, or teens in high school, be sure your teachers have everything they’ll need too! Any teacher returning to school this year would probably be overjoyed to receive a pandemic kit filled with coronavirus safety signs or other Covid-19-related necessities. We are sure that an assortment of general teacher school supplies would be appreciated too.

You’ll never run out of these essential germ-fighters when you shop DollarDays wholesale supplies. With excellent prices and quality goods, you can keep your kids, teachers, and friends in school and on-task all year long.

Get more information on the most important pandemic accessory, masks, by clicking below.

CDC Updates Their Mask Guidelines

Fun Ideas For DIY Mask Decorating

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4 Tips to Ease the Transition to In-School Learning

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It’s almost back-to-school season — again! As much of the country transitions to full-time in-person learning, we are busy stocking our shelves with all the school supplies you’ll need (and then some). Ensuring your kids have exactly what they need will not only keep them prepared for their lessons but will also help to mentally ready them for yet another transition in this most unusual year.

After time away from school, whether it is summer vacation or a much longer pandemic break, getting back into the classroom can be a little nerve-wracking for everyone. Having new notebooks, art supplies and backpacks can help kids get excited about a new in-person school routine.

For younger students, having their own set of crayons, scissors, and glue sticks can help them feel grown-up and responsible for their own belongings. For older students, new school supplies can help them feel a sense of refresh and healthy anticipation for new possibilities.

So, whether you’ve got your hands on an elementary or high school supply list, we’ve got you covered with tons of new school swag to ease students’ fears about starting up a new routine.

1. Supply Them with the “Staples”

Sure, we’ve got staples staples (and staplers), but browse the DollarDays site for other classic school supplies like notebooks and folders, three-ring binders, rulers, pencils, and erasers – all available in bulk quantities and phenomenal pricing.

DollarDays exclusive Forward backpacks are durable, practical, and come in an assortment of sizes, big enough to fit students’ needs, without weighing them down. With eight bright shades to choose from, there is one to suit every taste. With everything they need on their backs, students can feel confident from their first step into the corridor.

2. Help Them to See They Are Not Alone

According to a survey run by Recovery Village, 66% of school-aged children are anxious about returning to school after Covid. One way to help alleviate some of their fears is to remind them they are not alone.

If having the right supplies can ensure they feel prepared, then sharing their supplies can help them to feel more connected to their classmates. DollarDays wholesale items are perfect for giving and sharing with the entire classroom. This can be a fabulous opportunity for students who are a bit more shy or reluctant to interact with their peers.

Our new line of activity books can be especially helpful in alleviating fears and anxieties in kids. From coloring to mazes to word searches, these books are a useful tool to help kids overcome any worries they might have about returning to in-person learning. Not only are these activity books an effective way to remind kids that learning is fun, but coloring has also been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in kids.

For older students, we have a wide variety of journals and diaries that are also excellent for unpacking difficult emotions. Many kids find writing about their feelings in a private journal or diary is helpful to understanding their behavior.

3. Help Them Keep Some Control

A big part of anxiety in both children and adults can be the feeling that things are out of their control. The transition to in-person learning can amplify these feelings as students may be unsure what their new days will look like, who their classmates will be or how to navigate the lunchroom.

Giving them the opportunity to organize and choose their own binders is one small way to put control back in their hands. We love these labels for school supplies that allow kids to organize their materials in the way that makes the most sense for them.

For kids who might just be a bit nervous to be back in a crowded classroom, don’t forget tissues and hand sanitizer. Arming kids with these supplies is another great way to put them back in the driver’s seat.

4. Unlock the Power of Giving Back

Giving back to the community is an excellent way of fostering a sense of gratitude in kids. Studies show that gratitude can in fact, be a powerful antidote to rising anxiety. Organize a service day with your kids by giving supplies to schools or families in need. Your kids will feel a tremendous sense of gratitude and better understand the power of helping others.

We’ve made it easier than ever with these convenient and comprehensive school supply kits with tons of options for different needs. Choose from our packed 52 piece deluxe supply kit or something more modest like our basic pencil pouch kit (with plenty of choices in between).

Rest assured, once kids get back into the swing of things, they’ll likely adjust quickly and forget all these initial worries… until next year!

Check out these other helpful posts on students and education:

Kid’s PPE for School

The Big Deal about Big Box™ School Supplies

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Arizona Gives Day 2021: A Truly Important Day For AZ

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April 6th, 2021 marks the eighth annual Arizona Gives Day. Unlike many events that have been forced to shift to a virtual environment over the last year, Arizona Gives Day has been an online event since 2013. This collaboration between the Arizona Alliance of Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers organizations encourages citizens to raise awareness and donate to recognized nonprofit organizations. The day has been historically successful in bringing attention to many great missions. DollarDays’ Arizona headquarters are proud to highlight the great work being done in our own backyard. Here are some of the Arizona-based organizations that we work with that are currently asking for donations. Each one listed below has a Wishlist. Wishlist is a program at DollarDays that allows you to curate a list of your most needed items which you can then send out to generous individuals looking to donate to your organization. Help support these Arizona-based organizations during Arizona Gives Day!

  • Clothes Cabin
  • H.O.M.E. (Health Outreach through Medicine and Education)
  • HomeAid Phoenix
  • Homeless Youth Connection
  • Kappa Alpha Theta’s CASA Donation Needs
  • Phoenix Rescue Mission
  • St. Vincent de Paul of Phoenix
  • Treasures4Teachers
  • Valley of the Sun United Way
  • Project Veterans Pride
  • Harvest Compassion Center
  • Sojourner Center
  • The Green Valley Alano Club

      • The Need In Arizona

      Unfortunately, the reason there are so many great outreach programs is that the need is high.









      We encourage everyone, in all states, to see what is going on in your community and how you can help. We guarantee the charities in your area would love the support.

      If you want to receive more information that can help your organization save money then visit our homepage, create an account and sign up to receive our newsletter! If you already have an account but are not receiving our emails, then sign in, click on your name in the upper-right corner of any page on the site, go to Accounts, go to My Profile and then change your Email Preferences so you can start receiving them.

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      The Launch of Custom Kitting Requests!

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      We love working with our customers to find just what they need. When we heard our customers were creating their own kits or product sets, we jumped at the opportunity to help save our customers time and money. We launched a new feature on our website to streamline the custom quote request process. Each kit is different and requires very special requirements. Our knowledgeable sales team specializes in finding the right products and the right quantities—helping to stretch your dollars. Simply fill out our form and submit it online. It will go directly to our team where they will quickly get back to you on your request. Though school supply kits are very popular, our kits can contain any number of products we have on our site or that we may need to source just for you. Here are some popular kit ideas to help inspire you to build your own custom kit.

      Hygiene Kits
      If you are an organization supporting homeless outreach or homeless shelters, you know the importance of hygiene kits. These are some of the most essential items we help people kit so they are easy to distribute. Basic kits with items like a toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, and deodorant are available on our site already. Now with the Coronavirus, these hygiene kits have even more importance in their daily lives. We can help you put together kits with basic hygiene items that also include important PPE items like face masks and hand sanitizer. These kits can also be very seasonally different where these kits may need gloves and blankets in the winter but may need sunscreen and water in the summer. We have some of these pre-made from Convenience Kits in stock and ready to ship! They also provide kits that can be customized with your logo and the products you need!

      School Supply Kits
      Access to the right school supplies has always been a challenge in many communities. We see so many organizations that are constantly working to collect school supplies and backpacks to distribute to kids in need. We realize that every age child has different needs and having custom school supply kits is one way to make distributing school supply kits much easier. Many schools and classrooms have lists of required school supplies and now with our new feature in place, you can simply upload your list of school supplies and get a custom quote on the best way to build that kit.

      Cold Weather Kits
      Frigid cold temperatures can be one of the biggest risks for those living with homelessness. There are so many items that can go into these types of kits. Fleece blankets and warm socks are very popular, but including gloves and hats into your kits can make it much easier to deal with those cold weather months. We even have clothing basics and winter jackets that can be paired with backpacks to make these outreach kits to help the homeless survive the cold weather months.

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      Nonprofit Internships

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      Internships offer young people a smooth transition into the workforce and an introduction to the unique advantages and challenges of the career path they have chosen. Often, it is during internships that individuals decide whether a certain profession or sector is truly right for them. If you’re seriously considering a career in the nonprofit sector, it would be very beneficial get an internship working for a nonprofit organization. There are numerous nonprofit internship opportunities available. Here are some that might be particularly interesting to aspiring nonprofit professionals.

      Education

      There are numerous charities geared towards enriching the lives of young people through education. Interns in these types of organizations can sometimes mentor students through workshops, help them with their homework, build students’ leadership skills, evaluate education-related public policy and/or help develop educational programs. There are many underprivileged children whose parents don’t have time to use flashcards to teach them their multiplication tables or brighten their day by helping them practice their handwriting with multicolored pens. If enhancing an organization’s ability to provide for kids sounds rewarding to you, you should consider looking into education-based nonprofit internships.

      Disaster Relief

      Scenes of people whose lives have been decimated by natural disasters are sadly a very familiar sight to anyone who regularly watches the news. Victims of disasters require many necessities to care for themselves and their families. Fortunately, there are a large number of nonprofits ready to help. Those who do nonprofit internships for organizations focused on disaster relief could get the chance to not only facilitate efforts to distribute items like sleeping bags, hygiene kits and blankets but to also research responses to past natural disasters to develop effective response protocols, assist in providing mental health services, manage an organization’s digital presence and much more.

      Homelessness

      The growing problem of homelessness will require energic, ambitious new nonprofit workers and internships are an excellent place for those workers to get their start. Organizations that serve this community want to develop strategies to help people find the shelter, obtain help for substance abuse and mental health issues, ensure that shelters remain stocked with resources such as warm clothing, food, personal protective equipment and prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place. They will need interns to help them reach these goals. Some college students who do internships in this area might eventually get to say that before they graduated, they saw their work help get someone off the street for good.

      Fundraising

      Fundraising is a crucial activity within the nonprofit space. College students who are pursuing degrees in marketing, communications, public relations, and other similar disciplines may find nonprofit internships focused on fundraising for nonprofits to be quite fulfilling. These types of interns might develop marketing strategies using social media and other tools to draw attention to their organizations’ wishlists. They might research and apply for grants. They also may organize fundraising events where attendees are entertained, asked to donate money, and then sent home with tote bags with the name of a charity on them. Those who are skilled communicators and passionate about helping others may enjoy an internship in this area more than a communications-focused internship for a business.

      Wishlist for Nonprofits

      Make Up For Lost Donations with Wishlist

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      With the impact of the Coronavirus continuing to impact nonprofits, DollarDays is here to help make up for lost donations with our Wishlist Program. Though other wishlist programs exist, in those programs you may only get a single item donation from those other programs. The other benefit of the DollarDays Wishlist program is the huge assortment of wholesale products that we have available. We cover so many product categories that nonprofits are looking for and you can have them all donated with our Wishlist program. Here some ideas to help you save money and make up for lost donations.

      Office Supplies

      With fewer donations, operating budgets are limited but we can help offset that by requesting donations for day-to-day supplies for the office. Some of our most popular wholesale office supplies include 3-ring binders, file folders, dry erase pens, and sticky notes. We also legal pads, notebooks, and specialty paper for those more creative projects.

      Stock The Kitchen

      Another way to offset limited cash donations is to stock up your kitchen and breakroom with cups, snacks, and other kitchen supplies. This year we have expanded our selection of pre-packaged food items. Don’t forget you also need bulk cleaning supplies to keep the kitchen clean and germ-free. Check out our selection of disinfecting wipes.

      Homeless Outreach Products

      If you are an organization that does outreach to homeless communities, you can quickly get the supplies you need with a DollarDays Wishlist. Though Spring is not far off, a warm fleece blanket is always a much-needed item. When doing homeless outreach, PPE supplies are also very important. Finally, we have a large assortment of hygiene kits for men, women, and children.

      Backpacks and School Supplies

      At DollarDays we love helping source school supplies and backpacks. Though we have a huge assortment of both, our sales team can help you find the right products for your project. We have pre-filled backpacks, school supply kits, and tons of other much-needed items for both students and teachers.

      Event Supplies

      Though events are still limited in size, we can help you get everything you need to host your next event. We have items like disposable table cloths, plates, and silverware. We also have items for serving large groups of people like serving pans. If you need decorations, we have holiday and party supplies for every occasion. They can all be added to your Wishlist and those donations are shipped directly to your organization.

      Helping nonprofits recover from the long-reaching impact of the Coronavirus is very important to us as an organization. If you need help setting your Wishlist, just give us a call. We encourage you to include information about your organization or event along with a logo that can be uploaded to your account. Then, it is as easy as sharing your Wishlist URL with your donors and supporters.