Purpose

Serve various communities through creating a platform to sell used items. This platform offers opportunities for ASD families to participate in direct community service and for students to lead and make a difference.

Communities

The ripple effect of the Jumble Sale impact is vast. Communities within ASD, communities in Dubai, as well as communities outside Dubai benefit from this event. (Appendix 1).

ASD Students (HS & MS)

Over 30 SEENAH students (MS and HS) actively participated in the collection, sorting, scheduling, publicity and ultimate sale of used and unwanted items for the SEENAH Jumble Sale. Students were also given the opportunity to perform—and they did an amazing job. Students also donated baked goods for sale in the café.

ASD Community

As we live in a transient community full of changes, the Jumble Sale offers a great venue to donate or sell unwanted items both individually through renting tables or by donating to SEENAH, knowing that the proceeds will go to a good cause.   In addition, those looking for bargains will definitely find some.

DUBAI Helpers and Staff

Many of the helpers and staff work hand to mouth. They send most of their income home and whatever is left is minimal. The Jumble Sale gives customers the opportunity to purchase quality items at a steal. Books, toys, clothing and especially electronics are popular purchases.

Charities

In collaboration with Kit out Kids, SEENAH collected blankets and warm clothing which were donated directly to Syrian refugee camps to help women and children through the winter months.

In addition, the SEENAH community service club voted for a 60/40 split of funds where 60% is given to the Masooli School projects and 40% is given to a project in Palestine.

Timing

This year, the Jumble Sale was scheduled in December to service the primary customers (Dubai Helpers and Staff) before Christmas so that gifts could be sent to their children and loved ones in their home countries.