A preliminary count indicates that more than $50,000 was contributed to locally-based non-profits during this year's six hour event.
If you were there, you were part of the magic. If you missed it but still want to contribute to the participating organizations...
It's Not Too Late!!!
Every organization that participated in this year's fair has their gift lists linked below and contact information so you can make direct donations.
WHAT IS AN ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR?
The Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair is a fun way to bypass the annual stress of holiday shopping and "stuff" accumulation while honoring friends and relatives with donations to causes that fit their values. What's more, the Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair provides critical support for a diverse collection of 31 local, national and international organizations with established track records of helping people and the environment. Last year's gift fair earned more than $20,000 for the participating organizations.
HOW DOES IT WORK? Each organization that participates in the fair offers variously priced gifts that have a specific purpose. Last year gifts ranged from $5 to give a compact fluorescent light bulb to a local, rural household; $10 for a week of school, clothing and two meals a day for an orphan in Zambia; to $100 for a "Golden Opportunity" scholarship fund to help students remain successful in area schools. There were 150 offerings to choose from. For each donation, the giver receives a holiday card with a description of the organization and gift.
cresp@cornell.edu
For information write to:
Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair
c/o CRESP
117 Anabel Taylor Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca , NY 14853
Fax: 607-255-9985