Thread: any one know a down in their luck family with young kids?

Good on you for not throwing them in the hard rubbish. I'm sure they would put a smile on any kids faces. I have seen so many bikes thrown on the had rubbish pile instead of going to a bit of effort and droping them at the Salvos where someone can get some use out of them. I even picked up a few good ones and droped them off myself. Hope they find a good home.

Cheers, David.

You could try your local Freecycle - yahoo group, I think. You join up, put up your offer and people contact your they're interested. Generally pretty good about not taking stuff to resell, and if you want you can specify needy, etc.

Other thing is, no obligation, you can give to the hard luck story of your choice.

i'll ask around work tomorrow and get back to ya soon

i'm sure someone will need them.............

Originally Posted by hiline

i'll ask around work tomorrow and get back to ya soon

i'm sure someone will need them.............

Hi Ray, I'm just up the road from you.
Thee Salvos etc etc, usually do want to give items to the needy, they want to sell the stuff to raise money.
Hence the post, so it goes direct to some one that could use it.

PS. Toorak, Caulfield and Brighton Millionares are excluded form this gift.

Maybe there could actually be a new bit in the markets section:

Swaps and Freebies

Up here in Brissie there's a charity called GIVIT. They put people with stuff in touch with people who take it and give it directly to those in need. We were able to donate a big, old style TV that I was sure we'd have to throw away, as well as a big pile of school supplies. So maybe have a look and see if they are down your way, or if there's a similar organisation. If not, you could always start one

see your local padre......he will know a genuine need for your goods

Free bikes never last long, someone always wants them. Kids grow so quick these days they seem to get replaced to often.