Imagine the difference you can make in the lives of children and youth right here in Calgary.
Six-year-old Hisham raised money for Closer to Home instead of accepting birthday gifts. He was so excited to be able to help other kids with his donation!
When six-year-old Hisham decided to ask for donations to Closer to Home instead of birthday gifts for himself, he knew it would make a positive impact on other kids like him. Because of his gift, kids from low-income families, like Zander*, will have the resources they need to succeed, like a new backpack and important supplies to get him through the school year.
You can make a difference too.
Start planning your community fundraiser today! Here are some easy ideas to help you spread the word and raise dollars for Closer to Home this fall:
- Jeans at the Office: This one couldn’t be easier (or be a better excuse to dress comfy!) – have your office host a blue jeans day. Encourage your colleagues to wear jeans for the day, in exchange for a small donation to CTH.
- Skip the Coffee: Start your morning off with a cup of hot java? You’re not alone: 65% of Canadians drink coffee every day. Challenge your coworkers to ‘skip the coffee’ and for each day they do, have them donate the $2 they saved. Collect the donations in a jar and display them to ramp up the competition! Could you outlast your colleagues?
- Yard Cleanup: Leaves, leaves everywhere! Offer to rake your neighbours’ lawns this fall and donate the proceeds to CTH!
We’re here to support you along the way. Need a guest speaker for your event or help creating a poster or other info materials? Perhaps you have a unique fundraising idea and need some help fine tuning the details. We’re just a phone call or email away!
Questions?
Please contact Jessica at jmelnychuk@closertohome.com or (403) 543-0550, Ext 250.
*Name changed to protect privacy