March 26, 2024
Lots in the Air… Love, Planes and Touchdown passes!
Perspective from over 30 years of fund-raising experience
Our last blog focused on: What is your plan regarding the use of leftover Foreign Currency? Were you able to provide an answer? Are you ready to share the love?
We are now in the month of “Love” and as we celebrate Valentines Day and Family Day, let us think about other great things. February is the month we reflect on Black History, the challenges and successes that have been experienced by our neighbors and friends. We may be thinking about touchdown passes and parties as we cheer on our football favorite team. The Superbowl, an event that see’s tens of thousands of people travelling to the game or spending time with family and friends. Invite people to your Superbowl party and encourage them to bring their foreign currency.
In football we think of touchdowns, but when travelling we also hope for a safe touchdown. We could say that “Love is in the Air”. Love being the Foreign Currency you will donate after your flight to another country. As we “touchdown” be sure to gather and donate your leftover Foreign Currency. It is important that leftover Foreign Currency lands in the right hands and is put toward a useful purpose. YOUR donation of Foreign Currency will help those who are less fortunate in the community…
Think about Food Banks – who have been faced with exponential growth in the demand for their support. The need for assistance has increased by over 100% in most communities. Double income families are now forced to visit Food Banks, just so they can feed their children. Rising food prices and interest rates are leaving people in vulnerable situations. Your gift of Foreign Currency, can provide the gift of Love and Hope to children, youth, seniors, families and newcomers to Canada.
People often take Housing and basic shelter for granted. Not now… many families are losing their homes due to incredible increases in mortgage or rental payments. Homeless people are finding it more and more difficult to find a warm place to sleep at night. Imagine how much assistance would be provided if all Canadians donated their leftover Foreign Currency.
Now What? By donating your leftover Foreign Currency to the charity of your choice, you will make a positive difference. This is a painless way to provide assistance and put your leftover currency to great use in the community. Think about it… if you don’t donate the currency, you have stored away in a box, bag, vase 😊, desk drawer, etc. what will you do with it?
You are not alone. Canadians are currently hoarding over $2 Billion in Foreign Currency and the flow of Foreign Currency coming into Canada continues every day. That is a lot of money that has no real purpose or use at this time. This money includes bank notes, coins, Canadian Tire currency, etc. Even currencies that are now out of circulation can still be donated and proceeds will assist local charities.
“All Currency Is Accepted” regardless of the country of origin, denomination, amount or age. Don’t delay… Start by donating your own personal leftover currency and then spread the word and let your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours know that “donations of Foreign Currency can help others”.
Did You Know? There are no upfront costs for a charity to receive donations of Foreign Currency. It is so easy to donate leftover Foreign Currency. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to help support your community. It’s time to make a positive difference through your donation of leftover Foreign Currency. Think you have a meaningful plan now for your leftover Foreign Currency.
If you are seeking a charity to receive a donation, or if your charity of choice is not aware of Foreign Currency Collection Programs, reach out to the team at Global Coin Solutions (GCS) and we’ll ensure that your donation is processed and the funds are provided to assist the charity or non-profit of your choice.
Please visit the GCS website for more information https://www.globalcoinsolutions.com/. Donations can be mailed directly to GCS for processing on behalf of your designated charity.
Please don’t wait! Let’s truly celebrate the month of LOVE and start changing the world, one cent at a time.
For more information contact Dennis Ullman, Vice-President (Volunteer) – Innovation and Development, Global Coin Solutions
dennis@globalcoinsolutions.com or visit Global Coin Solutions today.
GCS is celebrating their 9th Anniversary on February 10th, 9 years of supporting charities throughout North America.
We are now in the month of “Love” and as we celebrate Valentines Day and Family Day, let us think about other great things. February is the month we reflect on Black History, the challenges and successes that have been experienced by our neighbors and friends. We may be thinking about touchdown passes and parties as we cheer on our football favorite team. The Superbowl, an event that see’s tens of thousands of people travelling to the game or spending time with family and friends. Invite people to your Superbowl party and encourage them to bring their foreign currency.
In football we think of touchdowns, but when travelling we also hope for a safe touchdown. We could say that “Love is in the Air”. Love being the Foreign Currency you will donate after your flight to another country. As we “touchdown” be sure to gather and donate your leftover Foreign Currency. It is important that leftover Foreign Currency lands in the right hands and is put toward a useful purpose. YOUR donation of Foreign Currency will help those who are less fortunate in the community…
Think about Food Banks – who have been faced with exponential growth in the demand for their support. The need for assistance has increased by over 100% in most communities. Double income families are now forced to visit Food Banks, just so they can feed their children. Rising food prices and interest rates are leaving people in vulnerable situations. Your gift of Foreign Currency, can provide the gift of Love and Hope to children, youth, seniors, families and newcomers to Canada.
People often take Housing and basic shelter for granted. Not now… many families are losing their homes due to incredible increases in mortgage or rental payments. Homeless people are finding it more and more difficult to find a warm place to sleep at night. Imagine how much assistance would be provided if all Canadians donated their leftover Foreign Currency.
Now What? By donating your leftover Foreign Currency to the charity of your choice, you will make a positive difference. This is a painless way to provide assistance and put your leftover currency to great use in the community. Think about it… if you don’t donate the currency, you have stored away in a box, bag, vase 😊, desk drawer, etc. what will you do with it?
You are not alone. Canadians are currently hoarding over $2 Billion in Foreign Currency and the flow of Foreign Currency coming into Canada continues every day. That is a lot of money that has no real purpose or use at this time. This money includes bank notes, coins, Canadian Tire currency, etc. Even currencies that are now out of circulation can still be donated and proceeds will assist local charities.
“All Currency Is Accepted” regardless of the country of origin, denomination, amount or age. Don’t delay… Start by donating your own personal leftover currency and then spread the word and let your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours know that “donations of Foreign Currency can help others”.
Did You Know? There are no upfront costs for a charity to receive donations of Foreign Currency. It is so easy to donate leftover Foreign Currency. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to help support your community. It’s time to make a positive difference through your donation of leftover Foreign Currency. Think you have a meaningful plan now for your leftover Foreign Currency.
If you are seeking a charity to receive a donation, or if your charity of choice is not aware of Foreign Currency Collection Programs, reach out to the team at Global Coin Solutions (GCS) and we’ll ensure that your donation is processed and the funds are provided to assist the charity or non-profit of your choice.
Please visit the GCS website for more information https://www.globalcoinsolutions.com/. Donations can be mailed directly to GCS for processing on behalf of your designated charity.
Please don’t wait! Let’s truly celebrate the month of LOVE and start changing the world, one cent at a time.
For more information contact Dennis Ullman, Vice-President (Volunteer) – Innovation and Development, Global Coin Solutions
dennis@globalcoinsolutions.com or visit Global Coin Solutions today.
GCS is celebrating their 9th Anniversary on February 10th, 9 years of supporting charities throughout North America.
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Perspective from over 30 years of fund-raising experience As the busiest travel season of the year begins to wind down, I’m sure we can all agree… it certainly was a hot one. Record breaking temperatures, high levels of humidity along with a record number of forest fires made headlines during the past couple of months throughout North America. People made the most of the weather and enjoyed days at the beach or lounging in the pool. The heat did not negatively impact the level of travel throughout the summer and kept air conditioners running constantly for days on end. Many destinations that were visited required the need for a different or foreign currency. With so many denominations and types of currency available, people often have “leftover” currency upon their return to home or business. This foreign currency has no real use in our home communities. So how can we make a difference while making a positive impact with the leftover Foreign Currency? Question: What to do with the leftover Foreign Currency? We have a solution that provides a simple and convenient way to donate your leftover holiday cash. Donations can be made in support of an existing program or you can add your favourite charity to the growing list of organizations that can benefit from over $2 Billion of leftover Foreign Currency that exists in Canada. GCS and it’s charity (non-profit) partners support programs such as Currency for Kids and Currency for Food. These are just two of the many programs being supported by a growing number of organizations who now collect leftover Foreign Currency in support of local, regional and national community-based needs. This is an exciting time as many organizations are now realizing the benefits of receiving donations of leftover holiday cash. Organizations in the United States and throughout most of Canada are now able to receive your donation. Recently a volunteer living near Georgian Bay (Ontario) began to organize a new program that would see donations collected to support various Food Banks throughout the Georgian Triangle Region (area surrounding Collingwood, Ontario). For a complete list of locations where you can drop off your donation visit the GCS website to see a map of ALL locations that accept donations of leftover foreign currency. Alternatively, you can mail your donations to GCS for processing in support of your favourite charitable organization. How can your travels help to support Food and Kids? The answer is simple. Upon return from your vacation this summer, donate your leftover foreign currency to support initiatives like Currency for Food, Currency for Kids or the charity or non-profit organization of your choice. Yes, leftover coins and bank notes can be donated to help make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. Many people are having difficulties these days. Disadvantaged Children and Youth are in need, as community organizations work to fund educational needs for the return to school in September, or even the basic essential for survival. Needs that include food, safe shelter, funds for clothing, mental health support and other basic necessities. Your donation of leftover Foreign Currency will make a difference. In case you are wondering, please be reminded that ALL CURRENCY is ACCEPTED, regardless of the amount, date of circulation, condition of the currency, etc. All currency has a value, maybe not useful for day-to-day purchases, but when repatriated back to the country of origin, the exchange into Canadian funds makes a tremendous difference in local communities. To date over $20 million has been processed thanks to donors across the country. When you consider there is an estimated $2-3 Billion still available in Canada, there is much more we can do to support charitable work. Be sure to donate your leftover Foreign Currency, the cold cash you have left over from your “hot” summer travels. Together we can make a real difference. Helping to Change the World, One Cent at a Time. For over ten years, Global Coin Solutions (GCS) has been repatriating leftover Foreign Currency in support of charities and not-for-profit organizations. $20 million has been collected, hand sorted, repatriated and at the end of the process donated to hundreds of charitable organizations. Visit GCS on YouTube for more information. Did You Know? If you are seeking a charity to receive your donation, or if your charity of choice is not aware of Foreign Currency Collection Programs, please reach out to the team at Global Coin Solutions (GCS) and we’ll ensure that your donation is processed and the funds are provided to assist your charity of choice. Please visit the GCS website for more information https://www.globalcoinsolutions.com/ . 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Perspective from over 30 years of fund-raising experience Yes, it’s that time of year… the busiest season of the year for travel. With the children now out of school for summer vacation and many parents taking time off… travel will most likely be the plan for many people. As we plan our summer trips, I’m learning that making reservations in advance is a great idea. Many favourable places are getting booked for the summer months. Travels and vacation may include visiting family, friends, sightseeing and could include a trip to a foreign country. Perhaps visiting your heritage and immersing yourself in a familiar culture is the plan. Others may be looking for an adventure and planning to traveling somewhere new. Every 60 seconds the team at GCS hears the airplanes fly over our office, as the planes come and go from Lester B. Pearson Airport. This is tangible proof that we are still travelling on a regular basis. Some destinations often lead to the need for a different or foreign currency. GCS is very thankful for our partners who support programs such as Currency for Kids . Be sure to visit one of the currency exchanges that help to collect donations of leftover foreign currency. Some of these awesome partners include Global Currency Services (Guelph) , Ultimate Currency (Ottawa area) , Wellington FX (Kingston) , Currency Convertors (Waterloo) , London Currency Exchange , Foreign Exchange Currency Shop (Finchurst Plaza) or one of 19 Continental Currency Exchange locations. Or, you can visit the GCS website that includes a map of ALL locations that accept donations of leftover foreign currency. Now that you have your Currency for the trip… please accept our best wishes and enjoy your vacation. How can your travels help to support Food and Kids? The answer is simple. Upon return from your vacation this summer, donate your leftover foreign currency to support initiatives like Currency for Food , Currency for Kids or the charity or non-profit organization of your choice. Yes, those leftover coins and bank notes can be donated to help make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. Many people are having difficulties these days. Food Banks are in the news every day as they report a drastic increase in the demand for support as the number of families accessing the Food Banks are at record levels. Children and Youth are also in need, as community organizations work to fund summer camps, educational needs for the return to school in September, or even the basic needs to survive. Needs that include safe shelter, funds for clothing and other basic necessities. Your donation of leftover Foreign Currency will make a difference. Remember, donations of leftover holiday cash can help children, families, seniors, those trying to improve their mental health and many other needs in our community. I have an idea… what if you donated all of the leftover Foreign Currency you have from your summer vacation or travels to a charitable organization? I'm not referring to your disposable income or your vacation fund for the next trip. GCS is encouraging you to donate those coins and bank notes that will not be accepted by the currency exchange or bank. Please keep in mind, ALL CURRENCY ACCEPTED , regardless of the amount, date of circulation, condition of the currency, etc. All currency has a value, maybe not here in our community – but when repatriated back to the country of origin, the exchange into Canadian funds continues to make a difference. To date over $25 million has been processed thanks to donors like you. This may be great news. But, when you consider there is an estimated $2-3 Billion still available in Canada, there is much more we can do to support charitable work in our communities. Be sure to set a reminder on your phone or calendar to donate your leftover Foreign Currency at the end of the summer . Together we can make a real difference. Helping to Change the World, One Cent at a Time . For over ten years, Global Coin Solutions (GCS) has been repatriating leftover Foreign Currency in support of charities and not-for-profit organizations. During this time, https://www.facebook.com/CurrencyForFood/, hand sorted, repatriated and at the end of the process donated to hundreds of charitable organizations. Visit GCS on YouTube for more information. Did You Know? If you are seeking a charity to receive your donation, or if your charity of choice is not aware of Foreign Currency Collection Programs, please reach out to the team at Global Coin Solutions (GCS) and we’ll ensure that your donation is processed and the funds are provided to assist your charity of choice. Please visit the GCS website for more information https://www.globalcoinsolutions.com/ . For more information contact Dennis Ullman, Vice-President – Innovation and Development, Global Coin Solutions dennis@globalcoinsolutions.com or visit Global Coin Solutions today.
Perspective from over 30 years of fund-raising experience We have been hearing so much about “change” throughout the past couple of months. During the election campaigns, everyone spoke of a better Canada, time for a change, etc. I heard many years ago that “everyone wants progress and growth, but very few want to experience change” In fact, we are often fearful of real change. At the same time, we complain about the political situation, finances, local leaders and now, regardless of the final outcome – many people will be unhappy with the results of the recent federal election. Take the United States for example, “everyone” wanted change, so the majority voted in President Trump. Yes, he is making drastic changes, but people are complaining about the changes. The way to make a real difference or make a significant change, is to do something different that will hopefully bring about something new, different results, perhaps something better for all. If we don’t implement or try something different or new… change will never take place. Hopefully we can agree that reducing the need for Food Banks, minimizing impact of import/export tariffs, and a solution that would provide access to affordable housing would be a real change. I have an idea… what if we took all of the leftover Foreign Currency we have and donated it to a charitable organization? Yes, taking our change (coins) and using them to support real change in our community and in fact the entire country. What if we stopped storing up our leftover foreign currency, bank notes and coins and instead we donated this currency to help support change. I can hear the responses coming through already. How would this be possible? It will never make an impact, etc. What we do know is that Food Banks report that you can actually feed an adult or small family for around $75 per week. Some may argue, but the source of this statistic comes from the Food Bank networks… Let’s do the math… $100K in donations would feed over 133,000 for a week… to feed 133,000 for a year would cost approximately $5.2 Million. Considering that there is between $2-3 Billion available in leftover foreign currency, this is actually very realistic. With lots of potential funds still available to assist with the need for affordable housing and other needs in the community. We could assist seniors, disadvantaged youth, children living invulnerable situations, mental heath supports, summer camps for kids and the list goes on… What we need to do is make a real change. Rather than storing up our leftover foreign currency, which is what the majority of us currently do. We also have no real plan to use these funds and we can’t exchange most of the coins and some denominations into Canadian currency. So, now is the time to take our “change” and make a real change in our country. We don’t need to ask the government for additional funding or their permission to donate our leftover foreign currency. So, let’s go ahead make a real difference by donating to our charity of choice TODAY! The donation of leftover foreign currency does not come from our disposable income, so no direct impact on our day-to-day living. It’s time to donate those bags, boxes and containers of currency you were not able to return to the bank or currency exchange. Are you willing to make a real change? While helping to minimize the impact of the negative and strive to make life more positive for our family, friends and neighbours For over ten years, Global Coin Solutions (GCS) has been repatriating leftover Foreign Currency in support of charities and not-for-profit organizations. During this time, over $20 million was collected, hand sorted, repatriated and at the end of the process donated to hundreds of charitable organizations. Visit the GCS on YouTube for more information. Did You Know? If you are seeking a charity to receive your donation, or if your charity of choice is not aware of Foreign Currency Collection Programs, reach out to the team at Global Coin Solutions (GCS) and we’ll ensure that your donation is processed and the funds are provided to assist your charity of choice. Please visit the GCS website for more information https://www.globalcoinsolutions.com/ . Your donations could help to support Currency for Kids, Currency for Food or many other organizations. Please donate your leftover foreign currency today. Now is the time for you to begin helping to Change the World, One Cent at a Time. For more information contact Dennis Ullman, Vice-President – Innovation and Development, Global Coin Solutions dennis@globalcoinsolutions.com or visit Global Coin Solutions today.
