PollyOR Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I know things are tight for many families. In the past, some on the board have suggested The Book Samaritan as possible source for free curriculum. This evening I found an online article (October 2011) that may answer questions for those of you who are interested in seeking their help or donating to their mission. The Book Samaritans Come to the Rescue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I am glad you posted this, I have had materials that I donate to the goodwill, but prefer to get them into the hands of an organization like this one. I am also guilty of picking up way too much at our conventions used book sale, and now I can feel less guilty when I tell DH it okay even if I decide not to use it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 There is also.. http://www.curriculumshare.com if you prefer to be more directly involved in your giving. You can post curriculum offered or curriculum wanteds and it's FFS (Free For Shipping). I have several sources for collecting curriculum for free or inexpensively and keep an eye on the wanted posts over there and have been able to help out several people. I have also gotten a couple things from the offered posts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Thanks for posting. Times have been hard for many people on the board, and I am sure some of them could use the information. I am actually waiting for my box upstairs to be full, so that I can mail it out later this month. My dc don't write in their work books, so I hope they will help another family. Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The Book Samaritan is a wonderful organization - we are actually waiting on a request I sent in a few weeks ago for second grade materials to use in the fall. I try to spread the world about them too :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Giving this a bump. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yep, I'm bumping this old thread again. I was able to ship another package to The Book Samaritan today. Hope someone will join me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamatohaleybug Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Shipped a box to them Friday. Happy to bump this thread up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Shipped a box to them Friday. Happy to bump this thread up. :D :thumbup1: Woo Hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yep, I'm bumping this old thread again. I was able to ship another package to The Book Samaritan today. Hope someone will join me. :) I have 3 big boxes to send as soon as I have postage money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 I have 3 big boxes to send as soon as I have postage money That is great! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 This is such a great ministry! I am getting ready to ship a couple boxes their way. I love knowing that the books will go straight to those that need them and not sit on a thrift store shelf somewhere or end up in a dumpster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 This week I was able to send a total of three big boxes and four small ones. Phew! I don't think I'll need to do that for a long time. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I'm in the process of packing up a large box to send in the morning! :) I've got 5 other packages to send out and figured I'd clear out the unsold curriculum and the unread books on our shelf that I was going to donate to Goodwill. Happily bumping this! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Oh yes!! I am about to send three boxes their way! They are a wonderful organization! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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