Disposable Dinnerware Drive for Foster Parents


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…Because Foster Parents Have Enough On Their Plate
Without Having To Wash Them Too. 


2017 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

  • GOAL: 10,000 Paper Plates and Cups
  • COLLECTED: Over 20,000 Plates and Cups
  • Over 550 Families positively impacted
  • 5 foster care agencies adequately resourced

Imagine Getting 3 Pre-schoolers in Diapers Placed in Your Home in the Middle of the Night and Your Stress Level Sky-Rocketing…

disposable-dinnerware-drive-square-starsRarely do foster parents have time to prepare for the children being placed in their home. The parents would LOVE to be able to sit down for the first couple of days and lavish attention on kiddos who are traumatized. However, there are groceries to buy, forms to fill out, doctor appointments to setup, clothes, cribs, toiletries and more to secure for the home – the list goes on. When are the caregivers going to get a few minutes to spend with the child?!

Disposable Dinnerware Drive for Foster Parents

disposable-dinnerware-drive-square-starsMost foster parents are like you and me… environmentally conscious and hardworking. However, many professionals suggest that ordering pizza and using paper plates is necessary the first 2-3 weeks of a placement to help reduce stress and allow for a few extra minutes for the parent to take a breather while the whole family adjusts to changes. This also allows a bit more time for foster parents to bond and connect with a child by reading a book or playing games.


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How You Can Help?

  1. Grab a package of paper/plastic plates, cups or silverware
  2. Send them to the Transfiguring Adoption Office or Drop-Off Locations listed below:
    Transfiguring Adoption
    P.O. Box 782347
    Orlando, FL 32878
  3. Donations will be accepted through March 31, 2017

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS – KNOXVILLE AREA RESIDENTS

  • Jet’s Pizza – Farragut Location
    11124 Kingston Pike
    Farragut, TN 37934
  • Jet’s Pizza Powell
    625 E. Emory Rd.
    Powell, TN 37849
  • Jet’s Pizza – Bearden Location
    7331 Kingston Pike
    Knoxville, TN 37919
  • The Empty Cup
    9111 Executive Park Dr.
    Knoxville, TN 37923
  • 9Round Fitness
    10612 Hardin Valley Rd
    Knoxville, TN 37932

Financial Donations – Convenience and Ease:




The Elf Squad Contest:

This event/contest is being run by the Transfiguring Adoption Elf Squad. We are passionate about supporting caregivers and protecting kids. While you don’t have to take part  in the contest to help out, we simply like to add another element of fun to our projects.

Objective:

disposable-dinnerware-quotes-02-squareScore the most Points for your Hogwarts House to get the Elf Squad Cup
(Hufflepuff House is currently in possession of the cup from the last contest)

Winner:

Get the Elf Squad Cup for your house AND score a graphic themed for your house to show off on YOUR social media – GO TEAMS
Winner will be announced the first week of April 2017.

Rules:

  1. Follow the steps above for participating in the Disposable Dinnerware Drive
  2. Along with your donation ADD a note or some sort of identifier for the Hogwarts House you’re representing so we know which House to award points
  3. Score 100 points for every package of plate/cups/silverware received
  4. Tell your friends to get involved for better chances of winning
  5. Check our the Elf Squad Facebook Group Page for updates on the score

Financial Donations – Convenience and Ease:

    • Every $5 donated will earn your House 100 Points
    • Be sure add which House to award points in the “note” section



Final Contest Results 2017 – Congrats to Ravenclaw House:

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THANKS TO OUR BUSINESS DONORS FOR GIVING A HOOT

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