Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 5, 2005

I saw an article about textile designer, Hiroko Kurihara's Blanket Shares Project in the December issue of Sunset magazine. For each item she sells, she donates a scarf or blanket made of recycled polar fleece to an organization that serves people who are homeless or in transition.

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Gift Oakland Org Homeless 40

Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Hospice and homelessness can both be taboo subjects that can make people uncomfortable. Julia shared the same love of horses as Dewey and when Dewey learned this, he began sending Madison home with his special collection of horse magazines for Julia to read. A gift shared. Julia began sending him cards and art in return.

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Storytelling Guide Structure Audience 110

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A corporate sponsorship usually involves a sponsor supporting an event, donating auction items, or giving a monetary gift to help you meet a fundraising goal. There are a number of media outlets you can use to publicize your program, including: TV or radio stations Newspapers Magazines Local bloggers or social media influencers.

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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. A transformational gift. Emphasize what you will do with the gift and how it will impact the community.

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Story News Press Local 122

Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

But if gift baskets consistently received no bids, then you may want to find different items to replace those. John Center for Homeless Men recently added some engagement to their Raisin’ the Rent event with virtual house parties ! In contrast, you can also use this information to make sure you have to right items for your audience.

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Education Virtual Fundraising Guide 52

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I am proud of him for being so passionate and I went online and matched his gift and used my Facebook page to help get others to match. (By We have been supportive of organizations like the Capital Area Food Bank and Mobile Loaves and Fishes which does an amazing job of supporting the homeless.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2012

We collaborated with two local organizations--the Rebele Homeless Family Shelter and Dominican Oaks retirement community--to conduct oral histories and produce a small audio and photo-based exhibit on maintaining love in tough situations. interracial marriage, keeping a family together while homeless) and others are more immediate (i.e.

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