Category Archives: giving back

planting seeds of happiness

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planting seeds of happiness
Come January, I always feel a bit overwhelmed. Things floating around in my head at the moment… the need to create a new & exciting 2012 event schedule for catching fireflies & yellow door, selecting new artists moving into yellow door next month, creating a new a.i. paper design trade show display for the New York Gift Show, launching 50 new a.i. paper design goods on the web & in the studio, get the .
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imported from bethlehem

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imported from bethlehem
This year Steve & I have a different perspective on Christmas since we spent a week in Bethlehem this past May.  We had the opportunity to meet with a variety of Palestinian business owners who face difficult challenges doing business in the West Bank.  The group we were traveling with met with the Anastas.  They own a tourist shop in Bethlehem.  Originally their shop was on busy street, but unfortunately in recent years the .
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open hands delivery

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open hands delivery
I wanted to thank all our firefly fans for helping us collect over 250 pounds of food for Open Hands Food Pantry this season. The volunteer team was very happy to add all your cans & boxes to their shelves.  Many Oakland county families will benefit from your graciousness.

helping our furry friends find forever homes

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helping our furry friends find forever homes
We were thrilled to deliver loads of supplies & donate over $600 to Almost Home Animal Rescue in celebration of Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month this October. Gus could hardly believe all the great canned food, toys, treats & towels that our firefly fans brought in for his furry friends. Isn’t Tucker the cutest boy?  It’s hard to believe he hasn’t been snatched up yet!  And Greta started purring as soon as we picked her up :-)  .
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pet supply drive

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pet supply drive
This October it’s all about the dogs.  In addition to donating  a dollar to Almost Home Animal Rescue for every new facebook like we get,  we’re also collecting supplies they could use at their kennel.  Since they have no government funding, every little bit helps! We invite you to bring in paper towel, dog & cat toys, grooming brushes, used terry cloth towels, canned cat & dog food to our Berkley & Rochester locations .
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making days brighter for kids in our community

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making days brighter for kids in our community
WOW!  Have I mentioned how fabulous our firefly fans are?  Because of your generosity, we were able to donate lots-0-school supplies for kids in need. Thank YOU Operaiton: KidEquip for being such a light in our community. Cheers to a great start of another school year! Like to see how you can help us make days brighter for those in need? Stay in the loop by signing up to receive these inspiring updates in your .
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equipping kids for school

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equipping kids for school
We’re all about the fun extras at catching fireflies, however we’re also aware that there are many families that don’t have the luxury of filling up a basket of needed school supplies.    So we’re collectingback packs, note books, pencils, 24 pk. crayons, washable markers, rulers, glue sticks, kids scissors, erasers, binders, pens, copy paper, facial tissue & pencil sharpeners for Operation Kid Equip the entire month of August at our Berkley & Rochester locations. .
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make mom’s day

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make mom’s day
Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, wouldn’t it be wonderful to make multiple moms’ days?  We thought so… so we’re partnering with Lighthouse of Oakland County and collecting various supplies for new mom’s in need. Here’s how it works… We’re accepting supplies at our Berkley & Rochester locations through May 8.  Needed items include: diapers/pull-ups, baby shampoo, soap & lotion, baby wipes, bottles, teethers & new blankets. Thank YOU for helping us .
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Delivering Smiles on Valentine’s Day

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Delivering Smiles on Valentine’s Day
Thanks to all our generous & crafty firefly fans, we were able to deliver LOTS of handmade cards to the kids at Children’s Hospital. Kudos to all the families & groups like… Orion Oaks Elementary, North Oakland YMCA, Girl Scout Troop 40495, Delta Kelly Students, SCHS Student Council, Little Lambs at Christ Church Cranbook, Angell Elementary, Renaisannce High School, Roots & Shoots, International Academy of Macomb, Best Academy of Highland Park, Great Lakes Academy .
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