Celebrating Anniversaries and other Special Occassions?

Perspective from over 30 years of fund-raising experience On Valentines Day we celebrate love. Sounds great, we see lots of hearts, flowers, cards being shared, lots of posts on social media and the list goes on. But what is love? Some say it’s an emotionally driven action. In the words of Thomas Aquinas… “To love is to will the good of the other” . The team at GCS shows love by assisting others to be able to do their essential work to help make our community, province and country a better place to live, survive and thrive to meet the needs of others. Recently, GCS hosted a celebration to mark the 10th Anniversary of Global Coin Solutions . This event gave us a chance to meet with friends, family, clients, business partners and charity representatives. People who attended, brought greetings of congratulations, best wishes and the sharing of love. They were there to encourage GCS, helping us to do the will of the others (i.e., charity) we support. Demonstrating love!! Last year, my article was about Love and Touchdowns, probably influenced by the craze of the Super Bowl. This past year, love was in the air again at the Super Bowl with many references to Taylor Swift and Mr. Kelce 😊. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, the Eagles scored more touchdowns and won the Super Bowl. Fans would say, we LOVE our team, whether it be the Chiefs or the Eagles. Fans show their love by cheering on their favourite team and through the purchase of tickets, jerseys and many other team related merchandise. As Global Coin Solutions (GCS) celebrates 10 years of repatriating leftover Foreign Currency in support of charities and not-for-profit organizations, lets keep in mind that over $20 million has been collected , hand sorted, repatriated and at the end of the process donated to hundreds of charitable organizations. Visit the GCS on YouTube for more information. Did You Know? If $20 million was donated to support the good of others, imagine what could be done with the remainder of the $2 - $3 Billion that is still available in Canada. Available for what you may ask? Available for donation to your charity of choice. From a conservative perspective, if $20 million was donated, and there is over $1 Billion available (reminder I’m being conservative), my math skills would indicate that today there is still over $980 Million available for donation. You can assist by beginning with your donation of your leftover Foreign Currency. Honestly, you may be wondering where is my leftover currency? If you don’t know where it is, you probably don’t have a planned use for it either. Which in turn means that you could donate something that you have no real use for at this time. By making this donation, you would be showing love, by supporting “the will of the good of others”. If you’re still wondering where your leftover Foreign Currency is… I’d suggest you check in boxes that are tucked away, desk drawers, tea cups, cookie tins, vases – yes a very common place to keep leftover coins and banknotes. Perhaps in a suitcase, at the office or of course – in a plastic bag that is tucked away… people keep leftover Foreign Currency in the strangest places. For some added suggestions and to add a bit of fun to your day, visit the GCS YouTube Channel and watch some great videos . Perhaps you are getting a head start on spring cleaning. Maybe you are downsizing, have an estate to settle after the passing of a loved one or you want to start reorganizing your home or office. No doubt, you will find some leftover Foreign Currency that could be donated. What plans do you have for your leftover Foreign Currency? Keeping in mind any amount, any time can be donated… any denomination – coins or bank notes can be donated. If you are seeking a charity to receive your donation, or if your charity of choice is not aware of Foreign Currency Collection Programs (FCCP), please reach out to the team at Global Coin Solutions (GCS) and we’ll ensure that your thoughtful donation of Foreign Currency is processed and the funds are provided to assist your charity of choice. Please visit the GCS website for more information https://www.globalcoinsolutions.com/ . Imagine for a moment, the social impact from over $2 Billion in donations. Millions of people could be assisted through your sharing of love to help with food security, mental health assistance, housing/shelter, education, assistance for seniors, youth, children and the possibilities are endless. Let us work together as we help to build a better place to live for everyone who calls Canada home. Now is the time to show your love for others by helping to Change the World, One Cent at a Time. For more information contact Dennis Ullman, Vice-President – Innovation and Development, Global Coin Solutions dennis@globalcoinsolutions.com or visit Global Coin Solutions today.

Perspective from over 30 years of experience successfully raising funds for charities. Hoping you enjoyed a great summer. As we experience the last blast of warm temperatures, let us not forget (sadly) that colder weather is on the way. Associated with colder weather comes the increased costs of basic needs (i.e., food, shelter). With a return to school for children, soon we’ll need to turn up the heat in our homes which increases costs for hydro and natural gas. With increasing utility costs and very high costs for food, the cost of living is currently extremely high. Food Banks are seeing record increases in the demand for food. Families are having to decide between feeding their children, housing costs and the cost of basic needs. There is just not enough money to meet all of the essentials for many people, leaving some facing homeless situations. All of these issues often lead to weaker mental health as the stress is simply too much, causing depression, anxiety and hopelessness. The issues seem to be impossible to solve at times. However, there is a way for each of us to help lower the negative impact and provide support for children, seniors and families. Remember those awesome summer travels? Well, what is your plan for the leftover coins and bank notes – the leftover “holiday cash”? Rather than packing it away in drawers, bags, boxes, vases, etc., think about how you can put the leftover currency to great use. Help your neighbours, families and local community by donating your leftover currency. You may say, well I only have a few coins, or only a couple of bank notes (and one that is slightly torn). Please be reminded that every coin can make a significant donation. Yes, you can help change the world, one cent at a time. One coin could provide a meal through a local Food Bank. Note: EACH of the coins in the picture above are all worth more than $1.00 … a SINGLE coin can make a big difference! We think that we need to solve the entire issue all at once. In reality, it takes a collaborative effort to begin tackling the issues. If we reflect on the food insecurity crisis in Canada, we need to understand that it will take many organizations (i.e., non-profits, charities, government) working together to positively change the situation. You can make a difference! Your donation of a few coins, or bank notes can help provide a meal for a child, school supplies for youth, or support activities for senior citizens. It’s time for us to think BIG, with our small donation of leftover currency. If 4-5 people made “small” donations, this could provide food for a week for a family. Now that’s big!! You can drop-off your donations to your local Currency Exchange. Partners like Continental Currency Exchange, Global Currency Services, Ultimate Currency, Wellington Foreign Exchange, Foreign Currency Exchange Shop or Currency Convertors accept donations of leftover foreign currency, supporting Currency for Kids. However, donations of foreign currency can help to support the charity of your choice. Charities such as the YWCA, Youth Foundations, Food Banks, Shelters, World Vision, UNICEF and local schools can benefit from your donation of leftover “holiday cash”. When reuniting with fellow employees… How was your summer? Where did you visit? Suggest that you celebrate the good times by hosting a special pre-Thanksgiving currency drive for your charity of choice. Employee Engagement activities of this nature help to build team morale. Start today, simply let EVERYONE know that your business is collecting leftover foreign currency. After selecting your Charity of Choice, spread the news via email, newsletters, social media, family, friends, word of mouth, etc. When the donations are collected, contact Global Coins Solutions (GCS) and they will do the rest to ensure that the maximum donation is forwarded to your designated charity. No need to sort your donations. Simply put the bags, boxes, etc. in a larger collector/container and the remainder of the processing is done by GCS. “All Currency Is Accepted” regardless of the country of origin, denomination, amount or if it’s in or out of circulation. If you are seeking a charity for your donations, or if your charity of choice is not aware of Foreign Currency Collection Programs, reach out to the team at Global Coin Solutions and be assured that your donation is processed and the funds are provided to support the needs of our communities. Donations can be mailed directly to GCS for processing or drop them off at a foreign Currency Collection location. Visit the GCS website for more information https://www.globalcoinsolutions.com/ Submit donations today and start changing the world, one cent at a time. For more information contact Dennis Ullman, Vice-President (Volunteer) – Innovation and Development, Global Coin Solutions at dennis@globalcoinsolutions.com or visit Global Coin Solutions today. GCS is celebrating 9 years of supporting charities throughout North America.