Fundraiser for Francisco

Hi everyone,

This is a special notice to let you know that we are kicking off a fundraiser to raise funds for an additional room that Francisco and his family can have to improve their living conditions. We are hoping to do this project in stages. The fundraiser is posted on FirstGiving here:

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sharon-clyburn/a-room-of-their-own

So far we have had some contributions and if you can help us out in any way, please visit the fundraising page. Here are additional suggestions for raising funds to help Francisco, that were developed by Barbara. Thank you for your support of Francisco and his family.

Fundraising Tips

If you have computer skills, make a collage of photos of Pancho and Evelyn's family showing the dreadful state of their living conditions and add what we are trying to achieve. Add the list of construction materials required and ask for donations. See below-

1) Keep a jam jar or something similar in your hallway for Pancho and Evelyn's hallway and when going out, transfer loose coins into it. You will be surprised how quickly the odd coins add up. If you have children, get them involved as well.

2) If you belong to a church, why not ask the congregation for assistance to help the family be able to build a room for themselves? You could choose one of the construction items. For example the bricks cost $403.85 and you could ask people to contribute $2.00 or more, per brick.

3) If you teach at school, ask the teachers or kids to help buy one of the smaller items with either a penny drive or a bake sale. Perhaps if you have children at school, you could check with their teacher for a similar idea.

4) If you have a group of friends, consider hosting a brunch or a barbecue on a special day such as Easter, July 4, or during a game. It could even be pot luck, but advise guests ahead of time that it will be for a fundraiser for an additional room.

5) It will soon be spring, so why not get rid of some things you don't need any more in a yard sale displaying your collage and telling neighbors that all proceeds will be going towards the fundraiser. If you have any kids, encourage them to have a lemonade stall or bake some cookies for sale-it will add up.

6) If you work, display your collage to your working colleagues and ask if they can spare a few dollars for the fundraiser.

7) If you are a student, try to get other students involved. Perhaps when the weather is better, organize a run for pledges for the additonal room.

8) If you belong to any other organizations, consider taking your collage and asking for small donations to help this family.

9) If you have a medical condition and live near a hospital, check to see if they are offering cash to participate in a study. I receive $20.00 for blowing in a tube!!

See what ideas you can think of, even if you are financially challenged yourself.



Thanks again and God bless!