children’s CHAIRity project
kids helping kids through furniture
The Children’s CHAIRity Project is intended to engage youth under 18 years old in STEAM skill building as well as opening up an opportunity for empathetic conversation among their peers. DIG “challenges” groups that work with youth to design a child-sized chair that will be gifted to a child that shops with DIG with their family. DIG asks members of the community to sponsor each chair with a $150 cash donation that will go back towards DIG’s work in the community.
This project is being overseen by a lead volunteer, Kristin Kraus. For more information, please contact Kristin at kristin.kraus@hotmail.com.
get involved:
sponsor a chair
You will have the opportunity to sponsor children’s chair creations during DIG’s annual Fresh StART fundraising event on Saturday, June 29. Your sponsorship will be highlighted at Fresh StART and promotional efforts leading up to the event. 100% of sponsorship money will go towards DIG’s ongoing work in the community. Sponsorships are $150 per chair.
register your group
Group registrations are on a first come, first served basis. Groups are responsible for the organization of participants, project timeline, and all general oversight. DIG may be able to provide some resources to support the upcycling of group chairs, including volunteer leadership, depending on need and availability. DIG will provide the initial children’s chair. Partners will have their choice of chair on a first come, first serve basis.
2023 partners:
Girls on the Run Midstate PA
Lewisburg Children’s Museum
Kinderfolk Preschool
Mud Club
Fern Hill School
Danville Middle School Art Club
Girl Scout Troop #60003
Cub Scout Pack #3538
Wild HOPE Homeschooling
Bluebird Atelier
River Valley Nature School
Play-to-Play
FAQs
What is the Children’s CHAIRity Project by DIG?
The Children’s CHAIRity Project is intended to engage youth under 18 years old in STEAM skill building as well as opening up an opportunity for empathetic conversation among their peers. DIG “challenges” groups that work with youth to design a child-sized chair that will be gifted to a child that shops with DIG with their family. DIG asks members of the community to sponsor each chair with a $150 cash donation that will go back towards DIG’s work in the community.
What is my organization / youth participants responsible for?
By signing up for this project, partner organizations agree to work with their youth participants to plan and implement the design that the group decides on for their assigned chair. DIG asks the partner organization to organize work sessions directly with their youth and other adult supervisors. The partner organization is expected to gather all materials needed for their group’s design; however, DIG may be able to help with certain materials upon request and availability.
Will DIG provide the chair?
Yes, DIG will drop off the chair of your choice at a day/time arranged by a DIG representative and your organization. Partner organizations will have the ability to choose the chair that they will design on a first come, first serve basis.
What do we do when the chair is complete?
We ask all partner organizations to notify their assigned DIG representative when their chair is complete. From there, we will arrange a pick up or drop off time to get it to DIG’s location in Milton.
When is the chair due?
Your chair is due no later than June 21 to be displayed at DIG’s Fresh StART VIP and general events.
