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I will also say a really enjoyable aspect so far has actually been researching and discovering all the truly amazing organizations out there. There are so many great causes out there who work so hard to help others in need.

When you visit their sites, talk to their reps, look at the testimonials, see the excitement, and measure the impact these places make, it's really awe inspiring. People helping out in ways I'd never have dreamed of. It's very cool.

Absolutely.

There's a lot of questionable ones out there no doubt, which unfortunately give the rest a bad name. But like anything, if you do your homework you'll see which ones really shine through. First thing we want to do is make sure they are established and have created a legacy of work over time. There's also websites that review and rate organizations that's helpful. And like any business, often just reading the comments and reviews people leave is very telling. That's already helped a few times since we started.

I won't say all of the kids, but most of em, lol. Friends on staff of course.

I knew the moment I left I'd miss the open routine of it all. As a teacher of course there are standards and requirements you have to cover, but the freedom you have to essentially be your own boss and teach them how you saw fit was a freedom I knew I'd miss.

When I had to teach the Constitutional Convention I'd divide the class into groups big and small then have them argue over how to best vote for class privileges like early release or extra credit. The class quickly saw the problem when the bigger table kept voting to keep the extra credit for itself. Or when I taught McCarthysim I'd make a big deal during notes that I found "evidence" of cheaters on our last test in a big manila folder I'd wave around to scare em. Only at the end of class would I reveal it was just a joke. (I did have one student confess out of guilt once)

What I wont miss? Lesson planning. Emailing. Grading. Endless meetings. Teaching is such a bureaucracy these days but don't get me started. It's really what's killing our classroom and kids I'd argue.

We just launched last week so we are dealing with the growing pains of early marketing.

But, 100%, every charity I've personally talked to loves the idea. It's really a never ending struggle on their end to raise money. Not only do they get a large donation from us, they get a chance to personally share their work with caring people and receive a huge boost of social awareness when boxes are shared with family and friends. The goal from the start was to make charity a fun and social experience and that's something that appeals to everyone so far. They want to look hip lol.

Thank you!

Charities have a problem in that they struggle to gain donations. Many live and die by what they bring in despite the help they provide.

Charity Crate is designed to make charity fun and social through the appeal of subscription boxes. On signup you can choose to support animal, children, or environmental based charities every month to make sure what you support is personal to you. We do want you to feel connected.

Part of the appeal is discovering new amazing charities monthly. Subscribers can learn about new causes, get some cool stuff from them in return and feel good knowing they helped support something awesome. That's cool. That's a fun feeling.

And if you have a personal charity you are truly passionate about, then by all means give to them! But if you wanted to give a little more, thats where we come in. Charity Crate allows people to give AND get back. Hopefully that appeals to people who might not otherwise give.