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<title>HTC&#x27;s RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/index.html</link><description>Angela&#x27;s Thoughts</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:rights>2009 Angela Addington and Hannah&#x27;s Treasure Chest</dc:rights><dc:date>2010-07-28T09:47:39-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:51:36 -0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>How was the original need for Hannah&#x2019;s Treasure Chest discovered?</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-28T09:47:39-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/e51755128a1139aea809a812883cf979-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/e51755128a1139aea809a812883cf979-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Let me start off by saying that there was never this big brilliant master plan to start a non-profit or to serve at-risk youth....  In 2009 I was working for Lexis Nexis and sat on their Community Cares Board which awarded employee grant money to local non-profits.  As I participated in this committee, I became aware of a lot of local non-profits that worked with at-risk youth.  This was an amazing educational experience for me, had I not sat on this committee, I would not have known about many of these wonderful organizations.

...Our friends were very generous and passed on many of their baby items to us, in an effort to rid their basements of the buildup of items they had stored over the years.  The only thing was that Hannah would be the first grandchild and the first great grandchild in our family, so we really lacked for nothing.  In having the nursery already done and everything imaginable for a new born awaiting her arrival, there was a lot of extra stuff occupying my parking space in the garage.

In an effort to gain back an inside parking space during the Dayton winter, I began brokering out the items which had been given to us to the agencies that I had become familiar with through the Community Cares Board....  A simple phone call to donate a crib or other items turned into a longer conversation on the many needs of an agency for a number of clients.  Getting rid of the items in my garage was not going to be a problem &ndash; or so I thought.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How is Hannah&#x2019;s Treasure Chest different from other agencies?</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-23T11:14:25-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/eaefe7c9bff7b7f61595f2c0804e8631-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/eaefe7c9bff7b7f61595f2c0804e8631-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a very interesting question posed to me on a frequent basis.  A lot of things come to mind, but I think the most prominent is how we run financially.  Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest&rsquo;s entire operating budget is approximately $145,000.  That&rsquo;s equivalent to one line item in the budgets of most other non-profits.  It&rsquo;s with this frugal budget that we cover rent, utilities, phone, internet, salaries, program costs, printing, everything and anything associated with running the organization.  It amazes most people who come in and think we are a $600,000 - $750,000 annual budget agency.  We run like a business and barter where we can.  Hannah&rsquo;s makes the most of the win-win situation through partnerships and utilizing what we have.  The phrase that comes to mind is the one, &ldquo;necessity is the mother of invention&rdquo;.  Let me just say that we have some very inventive and resourceful people supporting Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A lot of information</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-20T09:33:29-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/a6c780737f457ece71d8c71131cd10ba-10.php#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/a6c780737f457ece71d8c71131cd10ba-10.php#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These days It seems we are either on information overload or underload depending on the topic.  There are things we hear way too much about that we wish we didn&rsquo;t and things we don&rsquo;t hear enough about that we wish we did.

Over the past year, I have been asked quite a few of the same questions over and over again about Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest.  In response to this, I am figuring that we must not be putting enough information out there about the basics of our charitable, non-profit organization.  So, over the next 6 weeks, I will be blogging frequently about some of our frequently asked questions.  Feel free to email your sparked comments and questions.

...Starting this week, we will be addressing topics such as: How is Hannah&rsquo;s different from other non-profits?  How was the original need for Hannah&rsquo;s discovered?

...I think it will be a fun series.

Thank you for your continued interest and support in Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>If you ran the world...</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-02T11:18:53-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/3eabcb48af4443aaa5e7094e104ed5af-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/3eabcb48af4443aaa5e7094e104ed5af-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you ran the world, wouldn&rsquo;t you do anything you could to make your local community fun, safe and just a great place for everyone to live?...  What would you do for your local community if you ran the world?

...Buy goodies for your co-workers, neighbors or other service personnel if you don&rsquo;t have time to bake.

...Organize a fundraiser for your favorite charity or help out the day of an established event.

...Say hello with a smile to everyone you encounter in a day, whether you know them or not.

...Buy a meal for someone or pay for someone&rsquo;s order that is behind you in the drive through.

...Pick up a piece of litter when you are out walking, even if it&rsquo;s in the parking lot.

...Welcome everyone..no matter what they look like, how they dress, or who they are with....  My challenge to you is to pick an item from the list above each and every day for the next week.  Maybe consider picking something for your family and share with each other at the dinner table what you did that day and what the impact was for the community or the person you helped.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>I am only one.</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-06-08T12:35:58-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/c09ab4feed658c1d13d9d460ea3bef5f-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/c09ab4feed658c1d13d9d460ea3bef5f-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.&rdquo;

...I think we dwell on the fact that we are only one person and that we cannot possibly make a difference or do anything as one person.

...The speaker had written 80 books and is an expert in his field, yet his talk seemed to dwell on all of the &ldquo;horrible and pessimistic&rdquo; facts surrounding values of people in our society today versus 50 years ago. Our society has definitely changed but why dwell on the &ldquo;downer&rdquo; facts; tell me about the great things that we are doing today and how we have become a better society.

...During the nearly 9 years that Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest has existed, I have watched individuals time and again do something and do it well.  I have watched people bring awareness to our cause because they are simply good at talking to people and drawing them to us. I have watched people come in the door and say that they really don&rsquo;t have anything but time to give but they are willing to give that.

...Others who do not have time to give do what they can in other ways....  They do not refuse their advice as it is something they can do, no matter how busy their schedules.

I&rsquo;d like to encourage anyone reading this to remember that, although you are only one person, you can do something....  If we all do something, no matter how big or small, the world would be a much better place.

&ldquo;Life is not always getting what you want; it also involves what you can give for the others.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nonprofits are in Trouble&#x2c; Volunteers Can Help</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-05-18T10:16:05-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Nonprofits%20in%20trouble.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Nonprofits%20in%20trouble.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The fact of the matter is that we still pay rent, utilities, phone, staff, etc. It takes money to operate and every cent counts these days....  We can even take your donation online so that you don't have to find your check book, an envelope and then pay for postage!

...Nonprofits Are in Trouble, Volunteers Can Help Back in November, Paul Light shook the nonprofit sector with a grim forecast.  The professor at New York University's Wagner School of Public Service predicted that 100,000 nonprofits would close as a result of the economic downturn.

Nearly five months later, a survey of 986 U.S. nonprofits supports Light's prediction, and paints a shocking portrait of the sector that is continually asked to do more with less.

...Thirty-one percent don't have enough money to cover operating expenses for more than one month, and another 31% can cover less than three months.

...A staggering 93% of organizations that provide essential amenities, such as food and shelter, anticipate an increased demand for their services in 2009.

...When asked how they intended to cope with this downturn, 39% of nonprofits cited they plan to reduce or eliminate programs, and 41% plan to reduce staff or salaries.

With the help of volunteers, these organizations can continue to provide the important services that keep our communities afloat in troubled times.  Just five hours at your local food pantry, shelter, or health clinic is the equivalent of donating $101.25, and can make a world of difference to a neighbor in need.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Spring has sprung&#x21;</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-04-17T07:57:54-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Spring%20has%20sprung.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Spring%20has%20sprung.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our 6,000 square feet of warehouse space in Centerville provides a place for people to volunteer and donate their gently used items.  It is also a place for our caseworkers, school counselors and nurses to find the basic goods their clients need to succeed in improving their lives.  By recycling your baby and childrens goods you can help the needy to thrive in this failing economy while saving space in our local landfills.

I think we are all well aware of the economic downturn of not only our nation,but of our local community.

...It's also spring and we are seeing the trees and flowers in bloom, the sun is shining (more now at least) and it's warming up.  It's the perfect time to clean out those closets and drawers and recycle the clothing that is too small or the toys that aren't being played with.

As well, if you find yourself with a little bit of time, stop on by and lend a helping hand.

...I am excited about the impact that we are having on the local community and the thousands of children we are assisting.

...We have a tremendous network on agencies that we work with to help benefit local families in need.  You can also donate your household goods, artwork and collectibles to us and we will turn your items into treasure, as we work with a local auctioneer to help us raise funds.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What an impact&#x21;</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-02-08T22:52:31-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/What%20an%20Impact.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/What%20an%20Impact.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[During the month of January we finalize all of our facts and figures for the previous year.  We add up all of the items we have distributed, calculate the benefit to the community, count everything in the warehouse for inventory and close out the books for the previous year.  Here are some noteworthy facts from 2008 for Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest:

121,117 items were distributed by Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest into the local community with a value of $409,128....  Our busiest month was October in which 15,959 items were distributed.  The agency receiving the biggest benefit from us received over $57,000 worth of items for children in their programs.

Giving Angels was the biggest it has ever been with 10,100 items being distributed to approximately 1500 children, including gifts at parties around the Miami Valley.  Including gift cards, which are given to provide a holiday dinner to the family, over $145,000 worth of goods was distributed during this program alone in 2008.

...Our volunteer base continues to grow and we are well over 30 regular volunteers now.  We are truly one big family making a huge impact here in the Miami Valley.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Eat&#x2c; Drink &#x26; Be Caring&#x21;</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-01-22T23:27:05-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Eat%20Drink%20and%20Be%20Caring.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Eat%20Drink%20and%20Be%20Caring.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s going to be a record setting year for Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest and I hope you join us for the ride &ndash; it&rsquo;s going to be amazing!

To start our year off right Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest was named as a benefactor for the Miami Valley Restaurant Association&rsquo;s Restaurant Week held January 25 &ndash; 30, 2009 with 56 area restaurants participating....  What a fun way to raise money for charities and do it while dining in some of Dayton&rsquo;s best restaurants.

...(On my way to this event I received an email that we had been chosen to receive a grant from Ikea!...  We met amazing people and introduced Hannah&rsquo;s to quite a few who didn&rsquo;t know us or had heard of us but didn&rsquo;t know what we did.

...The food was second to none &ndash; here&rsquo;s what I had the opportunity to sample: Bahn Mai Thai Caf&eacute; had a magnificent Spicy and Non-Spicy Laotian Chicken Salad with Sticky Rice....  If you go to a Dayton Dragons game check this place out before or after the game and definitely get some Dragon Toes!

...If you get the chance to dine out, I strongly recommend you try out some of these amazing restaurants and help to make a difference in the local community at the same time.

We are thrilled to have been chosen as one of their charities and are happy to help promote this tremendous event.  For more information, check out our website at www.hannahstreasure.org or go to www.dineoutdayton.org for full Restaurant Week menus.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Top Ten Women - Dayton Daily News</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-01-16T09:43:41-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Top%20Ten%20Women.php#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Top%20Ten%20Women.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yet, it may come as a surprise to many of you that helping these children is not my inspiration, but a benefit of that inspiration.

Like any other journey, it has become more meaningful because of the special people in my life who have shared this trip with me thus far....  I enjoy learning about people and empowering them so that they may give back - to give of their time, their talents and their treasures to help those less fortunate.

There are those I have shared the vision of Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest, who in turn have encouraged me to pursue the vision of helping others in need.

...There are those I have shared the vision of Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest, which in turn have given an endless number of hours to help those in need....  Their labor is one of love and they have taught me that the only way you can truly get more out of life is to give part of yourself away.

...There are those I have shared the vision of Hannah&rsquo;s Treasure Chest, which in turn have contributed funds so that we could use it as a tool to be a force for good and to change the lives of others....  They have been empowered to make a difference through the use of their treasures and I have been inspired.

Many of these special people are here with me today and continue to dream with me about the future impact we will make in the lives of others....  Together they have been my inspiration as I have been able to encourage and empower each of them to make a difference in the lives of those in need and I have been inspired.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Subcribe to the RSS Feed</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-01-16T09:41:17-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/RSS%20Feed.php#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/RSS%20Feed.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Feel free to subscribe using the RSS Feed posted on the right side under the navigation menu.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome to Hannah&#x27;s Treasure Chest&#x27;s Blog&#x21;</title><dc:creator>angela@hannahstreasure.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-01-16T09:40:32-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Welcome.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.hannahstreasure.org/blog/files/Welcome.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to Hannah's Treasure Chest's blog!  This is a vehicle that Angela Addington, Founder/Director, can use to share her thoughts about Hannah's Treasure Chest and her life experiences.  Angela will be posting at random while we get used to the blog format.  Thanks for checking it out!]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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