DonationDays Promotes DollarDays Mission, Encourages a Spirit of Volunteerism

If you follow DollarDays on its social media platforms, you know how hard we work to help nonprofits stretch their donation dollars. Since 2007, we’ve assisted charitable organizations with their holiday outreach efforts by supplying more than 1.2 million blankets, five million pairs of socks and four million backpacks.

Offering affordable, wholesale products for nonprofits and their recipients is just one way we’re contributing to our communities, though; DollarDays also makes it a mission to donate its team where needed through the DollarDays DonationDays Program. Similar to programs at Fortune 500 companies, DonationDays encourages all DollarDays employees to give time in meaningful service to Arizonan nonprofit organizations.

Spreading goodwill Valleywide

The DonationDays Program launched in January 2018 and is currently spearheaded by Jim Jacobs, DollarDays’ Chief Financial Officer. According to Jacobs, “Many of our employees are already contributing in a number of ways to a variety of worthy causes. By taking advantage of our DonationDays Program, they can now use two paid workdays to spend time supporting organizations and promoting the DollarDays mission. From the Phoenix Rescue Mission to Strikes for Kids, we appreciate all that our team members have done to help local programs. We can and want to grow our influence across the region.”

Some of the Phoenix-area organizations benefitting from DonationDays year to date include:

Recently, DollarDays team members Joe Belcher, Gabe Sandoval and Frank Albanese volunteered with the Valley of the Sun United Way, donating time in support of a local service project.

“We had a great time helping the United Way,” said Belcher, one of the company’s Inside Sales Representatives. “The DonationDays Program makes volunteering and helping local organizations even more rewarding. As a company, we’re in the business of supporting nonprofits every day. It’s nice to also be able to give our time to make a difference. It’s great to know that DollarDays allows us to practice what we preach.”

Participation is easy

DonationDays is open to all employees who have been with the company for more than three months. Team members are encouraged to use two paid workdays every year to support Phoenix-area causes.

“We appreciate our team members taking and sharing photos of their volunteer activities so that we can spread the goodness with our partners and other local organizations in and around Phoenix,” explained Jacobs. “There is tremendous potential for doing good from the team within the walls of DollarDays. Together, we can make a difference in our communities.”

Chiefs’ Chris Conley Talks Passions, Preseason Thoughts at Charity Bowling Event

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Chris Conley may have reported for camp earlier this week, but that hasn’t stopped the wide receiver from finding time to film a movie or go bowling over the past couple of days.

Driving straight from the Chiefs’ training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., to Blue Springs, Mo., on Tuesday evening, Conley was present to attend his second-straight DollarDays Strikes For Kids Backpack Giveaway. Hosted at Lunar Bowl by Strikes for Kids, the two-hour event is designed to get school supplies and backpacks into the hands of kids for the upcoming school year.

Full article here: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article215474245.html

DollarDays to Partner with Strikes for Kids for Charity Bowling Event Benefiting Local Youth

Strikes for Kids is proud to announce the details surrounding the upcoming DollarDays Strikes for Kids Fresno Bowling Classic, presented by Rita’s Italian Ice of Fresno. The noted nonprofit organization Strikes for Kids specializes in coordinating sporting events to help bring together local communities. The organization plans on doing just that in Fresno on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Bowlero, when they host their annual charity bowling event, which will be open to people of all ages and bowling skill levels.

Registration begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by a bowling session and a silent auction. The event will be hosted by former Fresno State standout and current Detroit Lions lineman Kenny Wiggins. The charity event is benefiting the Strikes for Kids Backpack Giveaway Program, presented by DollarDays. The program provides a minimum of 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to children from local youth organizations.

“Strikes for Kids has hosted more than 100 similar events nationally, so to have the opportunity to expand to the Central Valley—we are excited and looking forward to it,” said a Strikes for Kids representative. “This year, we look forward to giving the community a fun-filled bowling event that will help make a difference. To help show support, we are encouraging everyone to donate at the silent auction, buy a raffle ticket, and become a sponsor if they can.”

To register and learn more about the DollarDays Strikes for Kids Fresno Bowling Classic, visit the Strikes for Kids Fresno website directly at www.strikesforkidsfresno.com.

Ticket information:

  • Spectator Ticket: $20
  • Bowler or Lane Ticket: $35/$200 (includes 90 minutes of bowling, rental shoes, one pizza and a pitcher of soda per lane)

About Strikes for Kids
The nonprofit organization behind the event, Strikes For Kids, partners with more than 125 NFL and NBA athletes to enrich the lives of students and youth organizations in communities across the United States. They specialize in coordinating bowling, golf, and softball events that allow local communities an opportunity to come together while supporting a worthy cause.

About Rita’ Italian Ice
Rita’s Italian Ice opened its doors in Bensalem, Pa., in 1984 and has been dedicated to spreading ice, custard and happiness ever since. Now with more than 600 locations worldwide, guests around the world visit Rita’s to celebrate their everyday moments with freshly made cool treats in a fun-filled atmosphere. Known for its famous Italian ice made daily featuring real fruit and award-winning frozen custard, Rita’s serves a taste of happiness with each delicious treat. For more information about Rita’s Italian Ice, please call 1-800-677-7482 or visit www.ritasice.com. The Fresno, Calif., location opened its doors to the Fresno community in April 2017 and offers fundraising opportunities throughout the year. For more information and inquires, please visit www.ritasfranchises.com/fresno.

About DollarDays
Founded in 2001, DollarDays is the leading supplier of wholesale goods for nonprofits, businesses and betterment organizations. By sourcing affordable products, backed by exceptional service and meaningful community engagement, we strive to inspire and empower our customers to accomplish their missions to improve the lives of people around the world. Recognized as the City of Phoenix Mayor’s Office “2018 Product Exporter of the Year” and Internet Retailer Magazine’s “B2B E-commerce Marketer of the Year” for 2016 and 2017, DollarDays is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.dollardays.com.

Full article here:
https://www.isstories.com/2018/07/07/dollardays-to-partner-up-with-strikes-for-kids-for-charity-bowling-event-benefiting-local-youth/