I feel like I am the one who needs to be in charge of an end of the year gift for our PE coach. He comes once a week to our city and teaches about 20-30 kids. The other days of the week, he travels to another city and does a different group of kids each day. Well, I have been in charge of the roster and collecting money. I feel that this puts me "in charge" and responsible for the gift. I would have just done something myself, but I know in the past they have given group gifts (when I asked, it was a restaurant gift card, a photo album, or other items). Here is where I am getting into a dilemma. I feel like just collecting cash to give him in a card that everyone signs. Is cash a bad idea? I feel that cash is what he needs more than gifts. He has 7 kids, and does handyman work to make ends meet. He loves what he does, but it makes finances tough (he has told us that if God were to provide a job, and he has put in applications elsewhere, then he will have to leave coaching). So, I know money is tight, but would it be an appropriate gift? Of course, I waited until last minute and our last day is Wednesday. I am thinking of emailing parents to tell them that there will be a cash collection container (anonymous) and a card to sign. Then people can donate what they feel comfortable with. Ideas??
I love the idea of sending cash. You never know, it might be what he and his family are praying for right now!
I think cash would be fine. If you or any of the others are uncomfortable giving "cash" put what you collect on a American Express card that you can purchase at Walmart. He can then spend it as needed.
You could give THEM the option of donating cash or USEFUL gift cards. Explain that you know that coach's family needs resources right now more than anything. Cash or cards to places like Walmart or a grocery store would be the best bet.
Good idea, I went to click the "like" button but then remembered I wasn't on facebook :lol:. Thank you Meg and Teresa as well, I always feel uncertain and it helps to have another person's opinion.
