Edmonton Small Press Association

Hi Dani,

Great project. I agree "two dollars isn't much, but it's something"!

A few things I can think of that orgs like us (who produce street papers & have street vendors, many homeless) could use $2 for are:

• gloves, hat or scarf

• toothbrush, hand sanitizer, shampoo, soap, deodorant, hairbrush/comb or other toiletries

• recycled/reusable cloth bag

• a pair of underwear or socks

• reusable plate/cup/cutlery or water-bottle

• lighter (for those who use campfires to cook hot meals)

• seed investment for jewellery-making: one dollar for beads, one dollar for string/wire, which can then be made into several bracelets or necklaces for re-sale

• seeds - people can try growing some of their own food (or sunflowers, which they can also re-sell)

• pillow-case to carry other clothing (and use for a pillow)

• bike lock & key

• plastic tablecloth (can be used as waterproof shelter)

• deck of cards or other 'small, mobile games' (for entertainment)

• herbs & spices for cooking

Most dollar stores have all of the above for $2 or less nowadays.

Keep us updated!

cheers,

Lynette Bondarchuk

"Our Voice" Street News (Edmonton, Canada)

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Edmonton Small Press Association (ESPA)

P.O. Box 75086 RPO

Edmonton, Alberta

T6E 6K1 Canada

780-434-9236

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