A volunteer co-operative facilitating donations directly to people in need, enhancing community partnerships and reducing waste.
A huge thank you to Mimi Shea and the WeeSale for collecting granola bars at their next event, Thursday March 22-Sunday, March 25th at the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center at Truxton Park in Annapolis. The granola bars will go to the GNG Grocery Program.
Did you know that spending $100 at a chain store keeps $13 in your community, but spending $100 at a locally owned store keeps $45 in your community? Shop local at some GNG supporters: Curve Appeal, Victoria's Fancy Foods, BJ's Blings and Things, Franklin Toys, Cha Ching Consignments, Honeysuckle Quality Consignments, The Red Balloon, Celebrate Recovery, Replay Consignments (formerly Serendipity), and Savvy Consignments.
Current projects and needs:
* Good Neighbors is collecting contributions for three young students in Honduras who are finishing high school. This is a huge accomplishment considering the obstacles. The students need $350, $150 and $270 respectively. Please read the Project School Supplies page for more information.
*Good Neighbors Group welcomes your one-time or ongoing donation of pantry items for its Grocery Program. Please contact me for more specific information. Cloth grocery bags and grocery donations for the GNG grocery program helping families in need (see
*Toiletries, especially in small sizes for homeless folks helped by We Care and Friends in Annapolis.
*GNG is continuing to collect the following items for
Underclothes: new underwear, new or gently used socks and bras in all
sizesNA/AA books
New and Used DVD's (rated G, PG, PG-13)
Books for teens (new or used)
Pocket phone books, journals, scrap books
Board games, arts and crafts (beads, gimp, etc.), canvases for painting
Games for the X-box/Wii (new or used)
Big items: radio/cd player, exercise bicycle, weights, air hockey table, yoga mats,
area rugs
*GNG collects the following health-related items for the village of San Jose de las Lagrimas in Honduras - a village on the Guatemalan border that
*GNG always collects plastic plates, bowls and cups, small sizes of sandals and flip flops (new and nearly new), backpacks and string backpacks, and children's vitamins for children in Honduras through
*Birthday In a Box - the brainchild of a Good Neighbor who is putting together everything a family would need to host a small birthday party for a child: decorations, decorative plates, table clothes, balloons, cake mix and frosting, hats, etc. If you would like more specifics and to prepare one, please let us know. Do you have leftover items from your child's or childlike family member's party? Drop them by!
*HOPE for All has an ongoing need for lamps, dressers, beds, metal bed frames, kitchen tables, love seats, linens, dishes and cookware.
If you have something to offer, and you don't see it listed here, just ask. GNG can find a home for ANYTHING!
WHERE CAN YOU CONSIGN FOR GOOD NEIGHBORS GROUP? We have accounts at the following locations: Savvy Consignments, Curve Appeal, Cha Ching Consignments, Honeysuckle Quality Consignments, BJ's Blings and Things, Replay, Red Balloon and Arundel Antiques. Check out the
To be added to our distribution list for updates or to contact us for any reason, please send a message to:
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
updated 1/26/12
