Meld logo, Children's of Alabama logo, Secure log with the dates and time of the Annual Shred-It event.

When: Saturday April 26th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: Meld Financial Office – 3008 Pump House Road, Birmingham, AL 35243

Cost: $0

10th Annual Shredding Event
to Benefit Children’s Hospital of Alabama

Throwing your sensitive documents in the trash could compromise your identity, so it’s important to securely dispose of documents that contain personal information. With this in mind, Meld Financial will be hosting our 10th annual Shredding Event to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Alabama.

On April 26th, bring a donation for the children’s hospital and your personal papers to the Meld Financial office. Secure Shredding & Recycling will securely destroy your sensitive documents onsite.

Donations Requested

The Children’s Hospital of Alabama needs toys and games in original packaging to safely bring moments of joy to children while they are receiving treatment or visiting family members. We ask that you bring a donation for the children to the event.

You can see the full Children’s Hospital gift registry here along with quantities requested and links for easy online ordering.

Some of the most requested items are:

  • Legos
  • Action Figures
  • Sticker Books
  • Touch and Feel Board Books
  • Paint Brushes (regular & foam)
  • Acrylic Paint Sets
  • Squeeze and Stack Blocks
  • Elmer’s Color Slime Kits
  • Coloring Books
  • Colored Pencils
  • Bubbles
  • Puzzles
  • Playing Cards
  • Board Games
  • Rattles
  • Play-Doh

We appreciate all donations but please ensure items are new and in original packaging due to infection control and the sterile environment where they are being delivered.

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We provide independent and objective services melded with customer-driven financial goals.

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