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Pennies for Popsicles

Project:

Raise money by collecting pennies to buy popsicles for children in homeless shelters during the summer months.

Here's what you need:
A box or jar to collect pennies in
Stuff for making flyers: markers, paper, tape
A location where you can place your penny collection box or jar
Popsicles
Here's how you do it:
1
Pick a location to start your penny collection
2
Make flyers to spread the word about your penny collection
3
Collect the pennies!
4
With a parent or caregiver go and buy the popsicles
5
With a parent or caregiver contact a children's shelter where you can donate the popsicles

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