Community Yard Sale

Overall Cost: $
Complexity: 1

Can also be called a “Treasure sale” because one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Organize a day, contact team members for donations and turn all those “treasures” into American Cancer Society fundraising profit.

Things to Consider

Yard sales are best in the Spring when people are cleaning and looking to get rid of things. Seek out a convenient location with high traffic. Advertise on Social Media.

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