This year, National Pawnbroker Day will kick off a week chock full of activities for recognizing the important work of pawnbrokers.

Here’s a look at the themes for each day:

SCHEDULE

Monday, December 6 – National Pawnbroker Day

• Post about the history of pawn. You can find information about this on the History of Pawn page.
• Schedule Media to visit your shop. Use this Media Template.
• Schedule an activity to celebrate your employees. Check out our tips here.
• Decorate your shop to let everyone know about this special day.
• Offer one-day-only deals on this day.

Tuesday, December 7 – Who are Pawnbrokers?

• People need to know who you are! Are you a family business? Multigenerational? Post family pictures on your website and social!
• Hashtags: #WeArePawn #PawnFamilyBusiness

Wednesday, December 8 – How does pawn work?

• In advance of National Pawnbrokers Week, take videos or pictures, with permission, of any first-time pawn customers. Post with hashtag #MyFirstPawn.
• Download and print our All About Pawning brochure here.

Thursday, December 9 – Shop stories

• What is the history of your shop? Was it started by your grandparents? Did you face adversity only to come back? Are your employees a family? Tell your story online and on your webpage.
• Hashtags #mypawnstore, #secondgenpawn, (or third gen or fourth gen!) #NPAstrong, #ourpawnfamily. Tag NPA so we can share your story too!

Friday, December 10 – #PawnGives

• This is the 13th year that pawnbrokers have participated in philanthropy on “Giving Day.”
• Please give generously to NPA causes, such as the FBL Scholarship Fund or PawnStrong, which benefits NPA members who are facing catastrophe.
• Fundraise in your community with toy drives, food drives, musical instrument donations to schools, supply drives for animal shelters and more!
• Hashtags #PawnGives, #PawnCares. We will be looking for these to share on our social, so be sure to tag NPA!
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