Question: Flag donation/fundraising?

My daughter is responsible for bringing the flags down at the end of each school day. Last year, she pointed out that the flags were getting pretty tattered (we live in an incredibly windy area), and we needed new ones. She was told they could order new ones, but with the budget crisis, it might take awhile. She's 9. She takes this job very seriously. She wants to raise the money to get the flags. I've found flags for sale, but is anyone aware of flag donations? I would like her to send letters and get this taken care of before the flags actually rip. I will have her speak at our next PTO meeting as well, but I'd like her to be able to have numbers and information for her presentation.

Asked by MagnetMom

Answers:

Advice from PTO Today

Craig writes:
I'd recommend contacting your local American Legion or VFW chapter for a donation. If there isn't one in your area, you might try another service organization. This seems like something they would be glad to help with.

Community Advice

Firefly7071 writes:
The best way to get the highest quality Nylon flags with the beautiful embrodered stars to it contact you US Senate office. I used to work there and each office has a full time staffer who just handles flag orders. First all flags from US Senate offices are now first flown over the Capitol building and include a certificate and prices include shipping. 3x5 Nylon $17.50 5x8 Nylon $28.05 The Nylon is very thick and is reinforced all the way around. BTW most VFW's order their flags from the Senate offices anyway because it is hard to find flags that i have been made in the US, which these have been.

Community Advice

MagnetMom writes:
Thanks to all that answered. My daughter wrote to the US representatives, state representatives, state senators, and the city council person with her school in his district. She received an email yesterday that the state senator for her school will be donating them, and thanked her for her civic concern regarding the flag. She was over the moon. The flags will arrive shortly and the school and the PTO won't be out any money.

Community Advice

oceanpackrat writes:
Kudos to your daughter for taking on this responsibility - As a former member of the military, I think it's important to have kids understand the importance of handling the American flag! Our school also has a wind issue that tears up our flags. Our local American Legion and Legion Auxiliary have donated replacements to us in the past. If you contact members of the local chapter of the AmVets, American Legion, or a military base near you. Another thought is contacting your state or U.S. senators or Representatives.

Community Advice

The Star Lady writes:
To give new life to any flag that is ready for retirement, Stars For Our Troops takes the embroidered Stars and includes them with a message to our military currently serving and those that served a well as first responders to let them know They are not forgotten.
This is an all age project that shows our support of our veterans, police and firemen. More information can be found at www.StarsForOurTroops.org

Community Advice

Flagsforschools2018 writes:
Dear Magnet Mom:

My name is Wm. Simmons CEO of Flags For Schools. We just launched a new non-profit corporation that will provide teachers and schools across this great nation a free United States Flag. We are currently gathering corporate donations to fund the program. Teachers and administrators via our webpage complete an online application. Along with our Nations Flag, teachers will have online access to lesson plans and a rich history behind out nations wonderful flag.

www.flagsforschools.org

Respectfully ~

Wm. Michael Simmons

Community Advice

ALLAMERICANSELFSTORAGE writes:
Hello MagnetMom,
I am the property Manager here At All American Self Storage in the Bay area of CA. I would love to send your daughter and her school a new Flag if you guys are still in need of one. We have new ones here that we are looking to donate to a school/group in need of one. I can send you measurements and details. Please let me know.
Thank you,
Shylo