Bloggers for Sandy Hook

On Friday, December 21, 2012, we are going to honor the victims, families, and community of Newtown by doing a post in their honor. Cookies an Crafts for Sandy Hook will be one way we can show support in the aftermath of this unimaginable event. - See more at: http://www.somethingswanky.com/cookies-crafts-for-sandy-hook-bloggersforsandyhook/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cookies-crafts-for-sandy-hook-bloggersforsandyhook#sthash.sMcO67lE.dpuf

Something people always think about in times like this is how they can help monetarily. After some searching, we found the Newtown Youth and Family Services website. According to their website, Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a “licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.” All donations made to them are going to go back to those affected by the school shooting. You can find their website here.
Many bloggers have Etsy shops or businesses and have expressed a desire to donate some profits from sales on Friday, December 21 to this organization or others to help the victims, their families, and the community. The following is a list of such businesses. If you own a shop and would like to contribute some of your profits on Friday, December 21, please add your link to the list. I will put the list in my post on Friday, and make it available to anyone who wishes to also put it in their post
- See more at: http://www.somethingswanky.com/cookies-crafts-for-sandy-hook-bloggersforsandyhook/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cookies-crafts-for-sandy-hook-bloggersforsandyhook#sthash.sMcO67lE.dpuf

 I love the blogging community for so many reasons but the most important being how quickly everyone comes together in the wake of a tragedy.

I am already hosting an upcoming Cocktails & Cookies cookie swap so when I caught wind of the events taking place on Friday, December 21st I knew I could easily move up some of my preparation to participate.

Here are some ways we are showing support,  donating and spreading the word:

1. On Friday write a post sharing a cookie, craft or anything in tribute to  Sandy Hook Elementary School. There are no requirements beyond that, just  do something to show your support.     2. Spread the word about this united effort wherever and whenever you can. Use the hashtag #BloggersforSandyHook.     3. We are donating to the Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. It is a licensed non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential.   All donations made to them are going to go back to those affected by the shooting.     4. Bloggers that are also Etsy shop or business owners have also expressed a  desire to donate some profits from sales on December 21st. If you would like to contribute please add your link to this list. Together we can help.

Every bit helps and I think it is incredibly important that the people of  Sandy Hook know that the nation is behind them in mourning their loss and aiding in a communities rehabilitation after such a traumatic event.

On Friday, December 21, 2012, we are going to honor the victims, families, and community of Newtown by doing a post in their honor. Cookies an Crafts for Sandy Hook will be one way we can show support in the aftermath of this unimaginable event. - See more at: http://www.somethingswanky.com/cookies-crafts-for-sandy-hook-bloggersforsandyhook/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cookies-crafts-for-sandy-hook-bloggersforsandyhook#sthash.sMcO67lE.dpu

On Friday, December 21, 2012, we are going to honor the victims, families, and community of Newtown by doing a post in their honor. Cookies an Crafts for Sandy Hook will be one way we can show support in the aftermath of this unimaginable event. - See more at: http://www.somethingswanky.com/cookies-crafts-for-sandy-hook-bloggersforsandyhook/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cookies-crafts-for-sandy-hook-bloggersforsandyhook#sthash.sMcO67lE.dpuf

    Please join us in the effort in whichever way you can manage.