EDUCATION MAKES
CENTS
The Million Penny Challenge is a fund raising activity
of the
Lawrence Township Education Foundation of New Jersey
For those of you who want to go beyond simply donating your own pennies to the cause, here are some ideas for getting a Million Penny Challenge drive happening at your office or in your classroom. Let us know if we can help in any way. Good luck!
- Design your own penny collection containers. Create a
distinctive collection box for your main entrance. We used the following
source: http://www.churchstewardship.com/coins.htm
We printed and adhered our own labels on acetate plastic that we cut to fit on Slotted Blank Coin Canister (#259).
We used Medium Size Counter Collection Box (Lucite - #0272) and printed and inserted our own labels on white paper. - Establish a time frame and financial goal. When you exceed your goal, set a new one for the remaining time.
- Remind donors that any coins, even bills, are acceptable.
- Tell everyone the status of the amount collected. Use your bulletin boards, web site, PA system, or closed circuit TV to make the announcement.
- Create a large graph charting the penny drive's progress.
- Create a competition between departments or classrooms.
- Offer Prizes! Celebrate your
success.
Teachers: - Ask a parent to volunteer counter space at their store or office and to match a portion of the pennies collected.
- Have students explore the science, history, economics, art, physics and mathematics of the penny. See hour home page for ideas.
