As a young girl, I sold Girl Scout Cookies. As a mother I helped my children sell magazine subscriptions, candy, more Girl Scout Cookies, popcorn and wrapping paper for the various groups they joined as they were growing up. There were also the service-oriented fund-raising attempts - the car washes, yard work, etc. Now, my oldest granddaughter has become the third generation of our family to sell Girl Scout Cookies. It seems that no matter what school or community group you belong to, there is a need for fund-raising. And that fundraising usually means selling products. No matter where we have lived, there is always that ringing of the doorbell that signals another child on a fund-raising mission. Although I almost always support them because I remember being in that same position myself, it becomes annoying after awhile. The items are usually over-priced. Most importantly, though, I don’t need or want any candy bars or cookies or popcorn or magazine subscriptions.
Today I read about Shoutbox which is an online auction site that works with individuals, groups and organizations for fund-raising. Just think - no more annoying and potentially dangerous door-to-door selling. Using Shoutbox, you can raise money for children’s field trips, school supplies and other educational needs, along with athletic groups. You can post and share photos, too. At Shoutbox, you can shop, sell and save.
