Are you looking for a way to make naptime fun? These cute, quick and easy tie-dye sheets are the perfect way to jazz up any sleeping space! We used this tutorial to add a pop of color to a nursery, but this project would also be great for any summer camp, daycare or afterschool program. … Continue reading DIY Friday: Tie-Dye Crib Sheet
If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to show teachers you care this holiday season, your craft search is over! These crayon wreaths are cute, customizable, and the perfect addition to any classroom. With our bulk offerings, you'll be able to make a wreath for all your favorite teachers this year. Keep … Continue reading DIY Friday: Crayon Wreath
As the holidays get closer, many are inspired to give back to those in need. Whether through volunteering or a donation, everyone can make a difference this holiday season. There's no better way to brighten the holidays than providing the gift of play through a toy donation to a less fortunate child. DollarDays works with … Continue reading Top Toys to Donate This Holiday Season
With record-breaking lows this week across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., it's time to bundle up. Temperatures were 15 to 25 degrees lower than normal, with wind chills as low as -30 degrees. Homeless shelters are scrambling to ensure no one is forgotten during this winter chill, with many of them keeping their doors … Continue reading The Cold Isn’t Over Quite Yet
While many are focusing on the excitement of Thanksgiving and other upcoming holidays, there are Americans wondering where they will sleep or eat their next meal. November is Homelessness Awareness Month and at DollarDays we are always looking to better serve more people. That is why we recently welcomed the executive director of HomeAid Phoenix, … Continue reading Welcome to Phoenix, HomeAid!
As teachers and students head into the second half of the year, they are in desperate need of school supplies. Many start off the year at already low levels, and after half a year of wear and tear, need a replenishment of essentials. Amarillo Downtown Kiwanis Chapter’s school and hygiene supply stuffing project focused on … Continue reading Better than an Apple
With seventeen wildfires actively burning, 94,000+ acres burned and more than 1,000,000 people without power over the weekend, California needs our help more than ever. Caused by historic winds, dry fuel and drought, containing the fires throughout the state is looking to be a near-impossible task. In Sonoma County alone, more than 200,000 residents have … Continue reading California Needs Our Help
Remember your first day of school following summer break? Fresh haircut, new clothes and shoes, and of course... the best part of ending summer break: shopping for new school supplies to put in your new backpack! Well, you helped make that possible for CASA youth this season with your generous donations! VOICES thanks every individual … Continue reading Back-to-School Success
For many people, Hurricane Season is a worrisome time that requires proper preparation. Creating a basic emergency kit is a great way to make sure you and your family have the right essentials when disaster strikes. We’ve put together a list of 10 essential items for hurricane preparedness to pack in your emergency kit: 1. … Continue reading 10 Essential Items for Hurricane Preparedness
For the second year in a row, Arizona saw an increase in classroom spending, according to the Arizona Auditor General's annual audit. Arizona school districts spent 54% of their available operating dollars on classroom instruction, making 2018 the second consecutive year to increase classroom spending. Since monitoring began in 2001, the highest level spent on instructional … Continue reading Arizona Sees Increase in Classroom Spending for Second Year in a Row