Please.....teens help!?

Question

I'm having a 14th birthday party with my friend, and it is going to have about 250 people. We decided that we want to get people to donate to a charity instead of a gift for us. In 125 of the invitations, we are going to be asking for diapers and wipes for teenage/single/poor parents. In 125 of the invitations, we are going to asking for toys or books for the homeless shelter "playroom" that has almost no toys.

The diapers are easy, we just have to drop them all off at the place. The toys, I want to do a little more for. How do I ask the homeless shelter to let us paint it, add some nice carpet (they have a hard tile floor)? Also, how should we organize the space (age, type, etc) it? Help me please!

Answer 1

this is a very good idea just ask and see what they say but very very good idea

good luck

Answer 2

If i were you i would give a call to the homeless shelter, and talk to whoever is in charge about what you are doing. Talk to them about everything and ask permission about painting and adding nice carpet and everything. I think what you are doing is absolutely great. Maybe i should do that for my 14th bday party next year. =] thats really sweet of you and i hope that the whole party goes fabulous. happy birthdayy.

oh and about orgnaizing the space, definately talk to the people at the homesless shelter, its hard for me to answer that since i have never been to it

Answer 3

what are hobos going to do moan at you. Do what ever you want to that place.

Answer 4

I have to be honest - started reading and thought -- oh great, another self-absorbed teen thinking she needs a huge party to bring attention all to herself.  And then I kept reading - what you and your friend are doing is awesome!  I wish there were more young people like you who sees what is going on in their community and changes things.  I think you should contact the shelter and see if there are any toys they would prefer Not to have - (just in case).  And maybe - have some guests bring art supplies - little kids love art!  Good luck and I hope you have an amazing party!

Answer 5

Firstly, I'd just want to say that I think what you are doing is so great! It is a really lovely idea, and you sound very caring.

Back to the answer, I think if you write a nice, sweet letter explaining what you would like to do, and how you plan to do it, I think they would be overwhemled and very glad for you to help. If you don't feel comfortable writing a letter, you could also go and talk to them personally or give a call.

Answer 6

You have a wonderful idea...very unselfish of you.

Take a trip down to the homeless shelter and talk to the people in charge.  Tell them what your plans are and see if they are agreeable to having you do this.  

I would let the people in charge of the shelter do the organizing planning, you can do the work but they will have a better idea of what works best for them.

You are a wonderful person.

Answer 7

Dont nobody care about that sh*t.

Answer 8

just go to the shelter and show your ideas im sure they would all be for it

Answer 9

If you are going to do that instead of telling people what you want them to buy just let them know that instead of buying us a gift we want to ask you to donate something to homeless and pregnant teens!

Answer 10

Even if they are government ran you can do many other things aside from donate. Each shelter will have it's own set of "volunteer laws" but volunteers are always welcome!!!

GREAT idea! Happy Birthday and I hope many of your friends try the same idea for theirs!!

Answer 11

idk

but let da holmes less do da decorizzling(decorating)

ya feelz ya boii digg

Answer 12

Try spenders

Answer 13

Seek the Lord for your answer.

Answer 14

just ask them. They would love any help although tile is easier to clean up carept will be easier on the knees of the little ones. You have very unselfish birthday idea good for you. You will get some majoir good karma back for this

Answer 15

i have no idea what your talking about. Your screwed. U sound like a very nice perosn tho.

Answer 16

that is very kind of you. you are very young to be so thoughtful and aware of othes' needs. good luck to you in this project.

take your ideas to the center and im sure they will work with you on the age appropriate arrangement. let them know you are serious and that your are not goin to flake out on them at the last minute!

Answer 17

Well, why dont you do this, you'll get more results:

As for diapers/ect. in each invite, and then put a side note in each saying "if you are intrested please donate an old toy or book aswell!!"

Most homeless shelters are government run, so theres little chance you'll be able to do anything helpful other then donate.

by the way, this is an amazing thing you are doing! :]

Answer 18

as for the toys ask a local fire dept. or if there is a volenteer  fire dept. near they will be glad to accept and distribute the toys!

Answer 19

Oh wow! What a plan.

They usually will be open to any and all help you can give them. call on the phone if you are afraid to go personally

Answer 20

just go to the shelter with a group of you friends that will help, and explain to them what you want to do

Answer 21

im sure if you went to the homeless shelter with all of the stuff they would let you do whatever you wanted if you just asked.

Answer 22

well what you need to do is to get your parents involved. I'm sure your parents and will definately help you, because this is a very caring move. Also get your school staff involved as well. After that get a school rep, and your parents to come with you to the shelter and talk to them about it. I'm sure they will do it, because it not only benefits the homeless, but also benefits them. If it is solely voluntary, then the shelter will more than likely let you do it. Heck, they might even help you with labor and supplies. Also ask them how they would like the place to be organized. I bet that they have some good ideas, but never have the times and labor to do it. Good luck.

Answer 23

I just wanted to say that I think what you are doing is wonderful!

Give yourself a pat on the back!!

Seriously, it's terrific! I just can't get over it!

Answer 24

That sounds like a really nice idea! I think you should talk to your parents about this idea first.. and then contact the shelter and tell them all your ideas, and they will give you the go or no go. Hope it's successful!

Answer 25

Maybe you should write the homeless shelter a letter asking them if it was all right to do the activities you plan. But if you just walk in and tell them that they need this done then they might think you are disrespecting them. So whatever you do be nice and think about yourself as one of those people when writing the letter or whatever type of method you use to ask. Maybe you should make a chart of all the ages and types of people you will be helping out. That makes it way easier and more organized.