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Any Companies In Ny / Long Island

Hi all I am new to the baords bu have to say I have gotten so much great information from everyone on here - thanks so much for this, now my question I am on Long Island and looking for donation items for a huge chinese auction which is not until Decmber. Does anyone have companies they sent to here that have given> Thanks so much
- iris45

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the Ultimate Donation List thread in the message boards. There's a lot of information there that might help.
- Craig
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Ultimate Donation List: https:/www.ptotoday.com//boards/35-auctions/151264-the-ultimate-donation-list

Hi Iris, not sure where in LI you are but definitely submit your letter with all tax information to the manager of your local Best Buy. They submit to corporate for approval & within 3-6 weeks you pick up a donation. Have in mind what you would like when approaching the manager in case he asks. Also, try ALL of the party places on Rte.110, they usually give a gift certificate towards a party. Also, if this is your first time & you are running the show I would look into the Microsoft program that allows multiple people access to update, so that all who are soliciting know who has been approached already. There is a lot of organization need & thinking ahead for all of the deadlines necessary. This was my 1st year helping out at my school & it is a learning experience. I will know in a few weeks how successful we were but I think the key is organization, thinking outside the box as another member once posted & NOT making assumptions that certain local business would not want to help or be good donations. Every donation has a place. Good Luck : )
- vfiggy
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