Local charity hopes to collect million pennies to help homeless. Ian Wood, NBC6.net Reporter
MIAMI, Fla. — When you see a penny on the sidewalk, do you stop to pick it up?
Most of us would just walk by, but those pennies can add up.
A million pennies are equal to ten thousand dollars, and that is what ‘Pumped for Change’ hopes to collect with its Million Penny Project.
Wednesday morning, the non-profit organization unveiled a piece of art being displayed at a bus stop in front of the American Airlines Arena that is entirely made of pennies.
Some are shiny, new pennies, others dark, old pennies.
The 1600 pennies used in the artwork are arranged by color in a way that shows two hands coming together, a symbol ‘Pumped for Change’ hopes will inspire people to give.
‘Pumped for Change’ will spread the wealth, giving the money it raises to local charities like Camillus House and the Community Partnership for Homeless.
While the charity welcomes even the smallest donations, pennies, they hare also eager to accept bills.
Special Thanks to Bristol P.R. for all their help.