Shred Event at Directions Credit Union

Bring your documents to shred and a gift card, toy or donation for the kids. Saturday morning in Perrysburg.

Shred Event at Directions Credit Union
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Lisa Fulton
Lisa Fulton
Category
Events
Date
Sep 12, 26
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Key points

  • Hosted every year by Directions Credit Union in Perrysburg.
  • Bring documents to shred and a gift card, a new toy or a donation.
  • The last two years brought in $400 to $500 in gift cards for families.
  • Gifts had already been dropped at the branch before the event started.

How the shred event works

People bring the paperwork they need destroyed, and they bring something for a child: a gift card, a monetary donation or a brand new toy. The credit union runs the shredding. We collect the gifts.

Where it goes

Everything collected is ready to go for the fall campaign. Gas, grocery and restaurant gift cards go to parents. Toys, coloring books, games and stuffed animals go to the child with the cards.

I just got an email from the branch manager this morning saying that they've already had people drop off gifts for us.

Thank you, Directions

Directions Credit Union hosts this every year and our treasurer, Kevin Strayer, works there. It is one of the steadiest sources of family gift cards we have.

FAQs

Your Questions Answered

Answers to how a campaign works, who qualifies, and where your gift goes.
Who can receive a card campaign?

Children ages 3 to 17 in Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan who are facing a chronic or terminal illness, or going through major treatment. That includes cancer, sickle cell, children on a transplant list, and children recovering from serious accidents and multiple surgeries.

How many cards does a child actually get?

More than a thousand for most campaigns. Each child's flyer goes out to schools, churches and youth groups across the area, and classrooms make cards for about four weeks.

Does the family get anything besides cards?

Yes. Every family receives a $500 donation from us, along with gift cards for gas, groceries and restaurants, and brand new toys, books and games for the child. At Christmas, sponsors adopt the whole family and provide gifts for every child in the household.

How far do you travel?

About an hour to an hour and a half north and south of Toledo. We drive every delivery ourselves, which is what sets the boundary.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Operation Surprise Attack is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 87-3484307. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Can my school or church run a card drive?

Yes. Most of our cards come from schools, churches and youth organizations, and it is often the art teacher who runs it. Get in touch and we will send you the current campaign flyers.

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Make one card, run a card drive with your class, or sponsor a whole campaign.
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