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Many corporations, national charities, schools,
and local philanthropies have realized the worth of the penny. Through
the use of point-of-sale collections and competitive
penny fundraisers, these groups have turned thousands of idle pennies into
real dollars for everything from college scholarships to housing for the
homeless. These fundraisers
clearly demonstrate the true value of the penny.
For example, Southland Corporation, which operates 7-Eleven convenience
stores, recently provided some startling information about the penny's
contribution to charity. At Dallas area 7-Elevens, over 82 percent of
all coins collected were pennies. They estimated that almost 30 percent
of the total money collected in donation receptacles was pennies. In
other words, $1 million of the approximately $3 million raised annually
from national 7-Eleven stores for charities are pennies. For other examples
of fundraisers utilizing the penny click
here.
Additionally, school children who participate in penny drives are often taught a valuable civic lesson. By collecting pennies, children learn they too can make a contribution to the community. Moreover, they begin to learn, at an early age, the importance of philanthropy, a lesson which hopefully stays with them the rest of their lives. For those who are interested, instructions on how to conduct your own penny fundraiser can be found by clicking here. |
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Lincoln In His Own Words
It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him. - Abraham Lincoln
News from the US Mint
New 2009 Penny Designs
Lincoln Bicentennial
In celebration of Abraham Lincoln's upcoming birthday bicentennial in 2009, the United States Mint plans to issue four new versions of the penny, to be released on a rotating basis.
More information about the Lincoln Bicentennial is available here.
Penny Fundraising
Many corporations, national charities, schools, and local philanthropies have realized the worth of the penny. Through the use of point-of-sale collections and competitive penny fundraisers, these groups have turned thousands of idle pennies into real dollars for everything from college scholarships to housing for the homeless. These fundraisers clearly demonstrate the true value of the penny.
More information is available here
Our Kids Making a Difference With Pennies
How To Conduct a Penny Fundraising Drive
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1301 K Street NW Suite 600, East Tower Washington, D.C. 20005-3364
Phone (800) 561-7909 | Fax (202) 408-6399
Americans for Common Cents is a broad based and informal coalition of charitable organizations, historians, coin collectors and those involved in penny production who share a common interest in the penny's history and continued circulation.
