Three College for Creative Studies students are trying to take the consumerism out of the
Christmas gift-giving tradition -- and an abandoned house near the Zen
Center in Hamtramck may see some new life.
The students recently
explored the abandoned house before it was razed to document its
history. Inside, they found hundreds of childrens' toys, which they
decided to clean and sell online. Not only is Blank Blank Toys Toys an
inexpensive pop-up toy shop advocating that we re-use what we've made,
the students also decided to dedicate the proceeds to further another
possible project on the land.
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We partnered with a woman who wanted to take the lot after the house is demolished and turn it into a community park or pool. The
money we generate will be donated to our partner to help create this
positive change for the community. We believe there are ways of
creating positive change in and around our communities that will renew
usable resources as well as create new possibilities.
There's a G.I. Joe figurine for $1.99, and plenty of other cool toys for you to check out
here.
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