hometowncandles Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Well, sorta. My Great Aunt, the one who helps me out so much with selling my stuff, works for our local Drug Court. The drug court is for people who are first time drug use offenders who the judge feels can be rehabilitated. They have to go through a 12 month program where they are drug tested, have a curfew, subject to random house checks, etc., etc. If after 12 months, they have remained drug free, and have followed all other guidelines, they have a graduation ceremony for them. The county gets funding for the basics, but the drug court officials like to do a little something special for them to help recognize their achievement. So my Aunt and the other workers raise money throughout the year so they can have them a little graduation dinner and give them some small token of achievement, it may be a T-Shirt, keychain, just something small. But it means alot to those who have successfully completed the program.My Aunt ask me if I would be interested in letting them sell my 8ounce square mason jar candles, of course I said yes, and they have been selling the daylights out of them. I made her up 5 cases just last week, took her 2 more cases today, and she wants more. I'm going to have to order more supplies:yay: I give them a little better price on them than I would most people, just because she is such a great help to me, but I'm still happy with what I'm making and it's great publicity for me. People get a chance to see how a quality candle is suppose to burn and once the fundraiser is over, I'm hoping to pick up some repeat business. Even if I don't this is something my Aunt wants to do ever few months or so, I couldn't be happier.Sorry it's so long, but I'm just so excited. Thanks for reading.Have a wonderful dayJennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Congratulations on doing this project, Jennifer. This sounds like a really good program to help support, and I'm sure your aunt appreciates the price break It also sounds like a great way to gain exposure in your local market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 That's great. Not just for you but also them. I hope you get many repeat sales from it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Sass Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 marvelous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hometowncandles Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thanks guys, it really is a great program. Several of the participants have remained drug free and have continued to hold down jobs and take care of their families after graduating. I'm glad to help out, I just wish I could afford to let her have the candles, but I'm not that big.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Oh that's just awesome! Even if you could afford to give them to her for free, she wouldn't take it. You're too kind! I'm the same way where I want to help out more than I should (or so I've been told). What a wonderful program to be a part of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 That's wonderful news.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 That is EXCELLENT news! Hope it gets you repeat business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callmaker Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 That is a great fundraiser idea and I hope that you in turn receive alot of repeat business... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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