Would you agree that the way Holiday Toy drives are run today is due for major disruption? We definitely think so and a recent story from Port Angeles, Washington only confirms our opinion. Several bikes and many electronic items were stolen from a Salvation Army storage space in Port Angeles.
A possibility of toys being stolen is not the only reason why we believe that the way toys are collected right now is up for a major change. Often, toy bins placed inside of local businesses that have foot traffic and offer discounts in return for a donated toy, end up collecting toys that looks like they were rejected by a child many years ago, your old new toys out of the attic, covered with dust. Once these toys are collected, it requires a major effort to sort through the items, most of the time with help of a large number of volunteers.
“What is a better way?”, you may ask. Gooddler offers a perfect solution, a platform where charities can create wish lists with specific items they need. Supporters can purchase items online and be sure that they will be delivered directly to the charity on a specific date. Thus, eliminating a need for storage and guaranteeing that all donated toys are needed and will be used.
Publish date: December 15, 2014