PLANET PALMERSTON RETURNS!

The residents of Palmerston Boulevard are planning their second annual community yard sale with a portion of the proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity for Saturday, May 29th, 2010.

Building on the success of the First Annual event held last summer when Palmerston Blvd hosted 23 sales, several combining multiple homes, and many more homes contributed to the sale at ‘Habitat Headquarters’ where 100% of proceeds went to Toronto Habitat for Humanity. All together the event raised over $2000 for the charity, and double organizer’s goal.

“The intention of the day is to build community on our own street, to invite others to celebrate with us and together, raise money for a charity that helps to build homes and communities on a larger scale,” says one of the event’s organizers Mackenzie Muldoon; “everybody wins!”

Palmerston residents who are interested in participating are encouraged to contact Mackenzie Muldoon at planetpalmerston@gmail.com to register their sale.

Habitat for Humanity Toronto is a non-profit housing organization established in 1988. They welcome all people without discrimination to join them as they build simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. Every 10 minutes, Habitat for Humanity helps a family improve their housing situation in more than 100 countries around the world.

Come celebrate community on the prettiest street in Toronto!

Support provided by Joe Pantalone and Eco Chic Shack

PLANET PALMERSTON a success!

The First Annual PLANET PALMERSTON was a huge success! Palmerston Blvd hosted 23 sales, several combining multiple homes, and many more homes contributed to the sale here at Habitat Headquarters. All together our street raised $2,132 for Habitat for Humanity!

We Rock!

I hope all who came out enjoyed the day as much as I did. I want to say a special thanks to those of you who contributed to the planning of the event, attended meetings, collected raffle prizes, made baked goods, helped spread the word through evites, blog and facebook sites, distributed flyers and posters and all of your considerable efforts on the day. You truly made the event happen.

And thanks to Eco Chic Shack for designing our posters, banners, flyers, etc , the office of Joe Pantalone for helping us with our printing and the local businesses who contributed prizes to our raffle (Riviera Bakery, Life Coach Laura McGrath, TVO, Teatro and Kalendar Restaurants). Congrats to all our Raffle prize winners.

I hope you will all be on board for next year's 2nd Annual Planet Palmerston, where we can set our sites even higher!

What is Planet Palmerston?

MAY 29, 2010
(rain date May 30th)
10am - 3pm

Palmerston Boulevard, between College and Bloor Street

- A portion of event proceeds benefit Toronto Habitat for Humanity

The day will not only include a street full of great bargains, but also bake sales, bbq’s, lemonade stands and live music.

How can we help donate to Habitat for Humanity?

We are requesting a minimum donation of $20 per sale, to be collected on the day of sale. However we encourage all participants to "think big" and decide to dedicate a % of their days proceeds to Habitat as well. Hold raffles, bake sales, bbq's, lemonade stands... feel free to get creative!

All donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt.

We are also accepting donations of goods at "Habitat Headquarters", 351 Palmerston, where 100% of proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. Goods can be dropped off on the porch starting from May 27th.

How do I register my sale?

To register your sale, please contact Mackenzie at planetpalmerston@gmail.com. We will bring you an official Planet Palmerston sign to display on your sale.

Planet Palmerston is on Facebook!

If you are a 'facebooker' then join our events page and invite all your friends to attend.

See you on Facebook.