Mission Statement
Songbird Avenue, Inc. is a digital scrapbooking-based online boutique whose proceeds are donated to various charities each month in an effort to give compassionately to those in need. 

Contact information
Our administrative email address is songbirdavenue@gmail.com
 
How did you get started?
Songbird Avenue, Inc. was started as a collaborative “pet project” of two designers, Jan Crowley and Meredith Fenwick. At the time, a digital scrapbooking boutique based solely on charitable giving didn’t exist in the industry and frankly, it just seemed like a good idea, one that motivated the designers and fulfilled their need to give back and perpetuate the giving nature of the scrapbooking community. We get to work with the most amazing designers, month after month, and we are incredibly grateful for that. After 1 year of success, Songbird Avenue, Inc. is still going strong and we intend to keep it that way. Thank you for all of your support and help each month!

How are the charities chosen?
Normally, the charity is chosen by our guest designers every month. We do, however, have a list of charities that have been requested by our supporters and we share this list with any designer who is not sure of which charity they would like to donate to.

How are guest designers chosen?
Guest designers are primarily invited to create a kit, but we are always open for requests. If you would like to collaborate with us, feel free to email us.

How much of my kit purchase price is actually donated to the charity?
Approximately $7.47 of your $8.00 is donated to our featured charity. This may fluctuate with Paypal’s ever-changing rates and we will update as often as is necessary.
 
How are advertisement payments used?
Advertisement purchases are used to help offset the cost of running the Songbird Avenue, Inc. website. This includes server fees, upgrades, legal fees, and any other expenses the project incurs.

Is my kit purchase tax deductible?
Unfortunately, your kit purchase is not tax deductible. Because you are receiving a product (even in a non-tangible, digital format), we are technically considered a boutique and you cannot use your invoice for tax refund purposes.

Is my donation to Songbird Avenue, Inc. tax deductible?
Donations made directly to Songbird Avenue, Inc. will be tax deductible. We are in the process of filing as a registered 501(c)(3) foundation. Please retain your receipts for your records.

Do you offer a commercial use or ‘extended use’ license for the kit of the month?
At this time, Songbird Avenue, Inc. kits are only for personal use. The kits may not be sold, resold, distributed, or shared. Please view our TOU (terms of use) if you are unsure about how you can use the kit.

What is a TOU?
Please click HERE to view our TOU (terms of use).

How do I purchase a kit?
In the “PURCHASE” section of this site, you can add the kit to your shopping cart. You must create an account with us to do this.

How do I purchase a gift card?
In the “PURCHASE” section of this site, you can add the gift card to your shopping cart by pressing the arrow button below the gift card image. You must create an account with us to do this.

How do I use a gift card?
Click HERE to go to our gift card FAQ.

Will I receive anything in the mail?
Songbird Avenue, Inc. kits are solely digital. You will not receive anything in the mail. You will be routed through Paypal.com to complete your purchase. Once your purchase is complete, you will be given download links to the kit. You will also receive an invoice via email.  Please log into your account here to view your order history and to download your purchases.
 
Are you currently looking for creative team members?
We are currently not looking for new creative team members, but please feel free to email us to let us know of your interest in being on the team.

Where can I see your foundation’s statistics?
Two very reliable sources for charity statistics can be found at www.guidestar.com and www.charitynavigator.com. Once our 501(c)(3) filing is complete, Songbird Avenue, Inc. will be listed among other registered US charities.

How do I obtain an advertisement spot on your website?
Please email us at songbirdavenue@gmail.com with “SONGBIRD AD” as the title of your email. We will contact you with availabilities, prices, and payment options.

How much money have you raised in the past?
Since May 2007, we have raised and donated over $25,000 USD.

What are the details of previous collaboration kits and their charities?
May 2007               Shabby Princess~March of Dimes~$3444.10
June 2007              Dianne Rigdon~American Diabetes Association~$1631.47
July 2007                Gina Miller~Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research~$1049.46
August 2007           Robin Carlton~Make a Wish Foundation~$1186.64
September 2007   Carrie Stephens~LoveWithout Boundaries~$1062.26
October 2007        Nancy Rowe-Janitz~St. Jude Children’s research Hospital~$633.49
November 2007    The-Lilypad.com designers~Toys For Tots~$1814.05
December 2007    Michelle Coleman~Make a Wish Foundation of Utah~$1106.43
January 2008         Shabby Miss Jenn~Lupus foundation of America~$1551.49
February 2008        Susan Bartolini~Minuteman Arc Early Intervention Agency~$763.58
March 2008            Kate Teague~National MS Society~$1014.78
April 2008                Leora Sanford~ProLiteracy Worldwide~$642.96
May 2008                Year 1 Designers~Susan G. Komen Foundation~$4854.46
June 2008                 Vicki Stegall~MercyCorps~$1259.51
July 2008                  Dani Mogstad~S.A.F.E. House~$1,171.75
August 2008             Christy Lyle~National Parkinson Foundation~$904.03
September 2008       Two Sisters Designs~Cystic Fibrosis Foundation~$746.10
October 2008           Pamela Gibson Designs~Animal Haven~$290.71
November 2008        Little Dreamer Designs~Toys For Tots~$1008.23
December 2008        Emily Merritt~American Diabetes Association~$418.73
January 2009            Rhonna Farrer~Celiac Disease Foundation~$357.47
February 2009          Paislee Press~UNICEF~$1,506.25
March 2009               Holliewood Studios~$283.82
April 2009                 Ali Edwards~Autism Speaks~$6821.60
May 2009                  Funds raised for Songbird Avenue~$2729.88
June 2009                 Sausan Designs~Doctors Without Borders~$310.62
July 2009                  Amy Teets~Wounded Warrior Project~$239.04
November 2009        ScrapbookGraphics~Toys for Tots~$657.36
December 2009         Paislee Press~Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research~$1710.63

January 2010            Kari Hentzelt~Make A Child Smile Organization~$957.36

Can I purchase a previous kit?
We apologize, but the kits are exclusives which can only be purchased during the month they are featured.

When are the new kits debuted?
New Songbird Avenue, Inc. kits are debuted at Midnight EST the last of the month. The site is locked at Midnight and then reopened as soon as the update is complete so that the kit is available first thing in the morning on the first of the month. Any changes to this will be announced on our blog.

How long is a kit available?
The kit is available only for its feature month.

Having trouble downloading the kit?
If you cannot access your account information and history by logging into your account, please contact us via our administrative email address and we will handle your situation personally. If you would like to have a CD mailed to you, we will be happy to do this. You can have your order burned to CD for a $2 fee. We ship internationally.