Book Samaritan Challenge, join me?

[sandalwood]

You know, I have been thinking about the Book Samaritan with all the recent posts and I now know someone personally who received a box from them just this week even though their website is not updated. Even though she didn't get exactly what she wanted, she got a generous box that was very carefully chosen for her grade level and in the subjects she requested.

I had a idea that may or may not have been posted before. What if those of us who could, sent something to them --- even if just one or two books to help this ministry. Media mail is not expensive at all for a box and a couple or thin books can fit in a flat rate priority env. for under $5. I know I have some stuff I can come up with that I am not using now and get it out asap.

Times are tough right now -- really tough and this is one place that is still giving, depending on God.

Will you join me in pledging to send something...however small? There contact info (mailing addy) is here: http://www.booksamaritan.com/howtohelp.html

And, no I do not have anything to do with them....I live way across the country from them & just felt this in my heart to post tonight.

[swellmomma]

Funny you should mention this, I just pulled out the books they gave to me a few years ago to send back to them with a few more that I no longer need. I received a box from them to use with the kids one year when the curric I was using was not working at all and I had no $$ left to buy more. They were so generous and I really appreciated everything they sent, and really want to help them out.

[Brindee]

I sent a box of books to them a few years ago. With so many struggling in these poor economic times, I agree that we should do what we can to help if we can!

I will join you in this and send some books to them. Thanks for posting this!

[MeganP]

I've just sent in a request for some books, and in the summer I plan to send a box of things we're no longer using. So, I'm with you!

[JaniceO]

I have been thinkig about boxing up some books and sending them in for awhile. I will put that box together this week and get it in the mail this weekend!


(Sorry if there are any missing "n's"; that button isn't workig so well on my laptop.)

[JaniceO]

I have been thinkig about boxing up some books and sending them in for awhile. I will put that box together this week and get it in the mail this weekend!


(Sorry if there are any missing "n's"; that button isn't workig so well on my laptop.)

[Night Elf]

I have several items that could use a good home. I've been unable to sell them online for some reason. I've got things like BJU Algebra I in pristine condition and Story of the World I and IV in pristine condition. I'll box them up and send them off this week. Thank you for the suggestion.

[whitestavern]

I am cleaning out this week and will put together some items. I know I have some things I can send. Thanks for the reminder!!

[Cadam]

I'm in, I have a few things I won't be using and I have to go to the PO anyway.

[*Kate*]

What a great suggestion. I'll have to look around to see what we have that we can send. I'm sure there is something.

[Loupelou]

Sounds like a wonderful idea. I'll definitely send in a box, I have plenty of stuff we aren't using.

[Rhonda in TX]

I also have things that have not sold but that are perfectly usable.

[sandalwood]

Wonderful, wonderful! Thanks for replying! I found more books today than I thought I had to send. I thought I just had a few, but I've ended up with a huge box of stuff. I had been keeping some stuff for a "rainy" day and it never rained (Lol).. & now we are past those levels in books, etc. I'll be glad to get it out of my house, too!:lol: I have some crazy stuff like 3 and 4 sets of multiplication flash / division cards..... Why I have more than one set, who knows...

[KH_]

I've got a few things too that I'm going to send in :001_smile:

[sunflowerlady]

I am participating in a used book sale to try to sell some of my stuff in a few weeks. Whatever doesn't sell, I will choose some things to send in to them. I sent them some things a couple of years ago also.

[OKCyndi]

are amazing, and they care so much about the people who write them. The Book Samaritan is in my hometown, so I know how the operation runs on lots of volunteer hours and prayers! They have the house decorated with thank you letters from people who have been touched by the work of the Book Samaritan and the homeschoolers who have made donations. Many would have to quit homeschooling if not for the boost this ministry gives. I promise - if you would send in your good used curriculum instead of selling it for just pennies, it means the world to people!

[tuckabella]

Funny, I just made up a box to send too. Now I stumble onto this thread.

My box should be in the mail by Friday!

[Lovedtodeath]

Funny, I just made up a box to send too. Now I stumble onto this thread.

My box should be in the mail by Friday! Me too!

[OKCyndi]

Unfortunately, the website for Book Samaritan is currently down. They are still in need of donations and will be happy to send you a tax receipt if you have a return address on your item. The mailing address for this ministry is:

Book Samaritan
1715 Grandview
Pawhuska, Ok
74056

their email is booksamaritan@sbcglobal.net

Thank you for your donations.

[Hausunterricht]

If you are in need, how would you format a letter to them? Do you just state ages/grades of children and what they are doing this year?

Heather

[Cathy in IL]

I'm in. My stuff is kind of random, but I bet someone will like to use it.

[Dana in OR]

Thanks for reminding me about this. I usually don't sell used curriculum -- now it's starting to fill up valuable storage space. This is the perfect solution!

[USDGAL]

Actually, I was so glad when I saw the original post because selling the stuff wouldn't work out since we are out of the country. I usually just give it away to someone in need or the public library when I happen to be visiting family over the summer. From now on I'll be sending it all to Book Samaritan.

Danielle

[Mommyfaithe]

You know, I have been thinking about the Book Samaritan with all the recent posts and I now know someone personally who received a box from them just this week even though their website is not updated. Even though she didn't get exactly what she wanted, she got a generous box that was very carefully chosen for her grade level and in the subjects she requested.

I had a idea that may or may not have been posted before. What if those of us who could, sent something to them --- even if just one or two books to help this ministry. Media mail is not expensive at all for a box and a couple or thin books can fit in a flat rate priority env. for under $5. I know I have some stuff I can come up with that I am not using now and get it out asap.

Times are tough right now -- really tough and this is one place that is still giving, depending on God.

Will you join me in pledging to send something...however small? There contact info (mailing addy) is here: http://www.booksamaritan.com/howtohelp.html

And, no I do not have anything to do with them....I live way across the country from them & just felt this in my heart to post tonight.

YUP!!! I was going to come on here for contact info. We are almost done with a bunch of books and I just would rather pass tem on knowing they are going to a good home than sell any more this year.

Thanks for posting the info.
Faithe

[mommix3]

This is SO great of you all!! I wish I had books to pass on to them. I passed them to others in the homeschool group. From now on they will go to book samaritan.

[Spetzi]

Great idea! I'm in!

[freeindeed]

Thanks for posting this. I'll join in & send some items, too.:)

ETA: That link is not working for me. I can't even find Book Samaritan on the web.:001_huh: Please help!

[Spetzi]

Does anyone have the address? The webpage won't load.

[gardening momma]

ETA: That link is not working for me. I can't even find Book Samaritan on the web.:001_huh: Please help!

Does anyone have the address? The webpage won't load.
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106393

[Donna T.]

I'll participate. I've been working on our school room for next year and am quickly running out of shelf space. I'm going to try to get a box out tomorrow.

[sadiegirl]

Do they take just textbooks or all types of books? I am in the process of cleaning out my classroom and have several fiction books as well as textbook/teacher manuals I need to pass on.

[Brindee]

Yikes, I don't know if I can afford to send my books, with postage so much! My books have filled a large box and I'm afraid of hearing how much it will cost!

[Lovedtodeath]

Yikes, I don't know if I can afford to send my books, with postage so much! My books have filled a large box and I'm afraid of hearing how much it will cost! Me too! That's why I thought about calling them to see what they actually want.

[PollyOR]

Does anyone have current information? I have some books I would like to donate.

Thanks!