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Birthday Gift

My birthday is Thursday July 14th and I know what I want! There are some young people in Philadelphia who have worked extremely hard throughout their time on this Earth. They have not only attended and graduated from high school, but some have worked to support their family while doing so. Others have taken care of younger siblings while studying, while others have taken care of ill parents. Others have just pesevered through a system not set up for their success. Through adversity however these students have committed to attending a college this fall! There are so many young people who are AMAZING in our very own city. In this time of turmoil please consider donating a dorm room item for students who will be going off to college this fall. This year my organization, Dana's Resources, Inc will be giving away at least 10 trunks (or trunk like containers) to deserving youth from the Philadelphia area filled with donated items from people like you! We always ask the question what can we do to spread love and help one another.. I prefer to give back to our community. Please help me do so! That's what I want for my birthday.. to give unto others. Our kids deserve it! If you would like to donate please text 267-908-5417 or email danasresources@gmail.com or message me on Facebook or Instagram. We have already started collecting both item and monetary donations. No donation is too small! I just received 5 key chains today! I do pick ups and receive drop offs. In this 2nd year we hope to collect enough to fill 10 trunks and hopefully more. Will be accepting donations until August 6th when the winners are annouced. Have a youth that is deserving? Nominate them by July 31st! Want to join us in celebrating the winners? Come to the Community Trunk Party August 13th! Let's spread joy and love! Even the smallest action can have a resounding affect. Thank you!

With love,

Dana Martin
Founder
Dana's Resources, Inc

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