FUNdraising Ideas for Kids
Would you like to help other kids?
There are many ways for kids to help the children and families in our community. You can do some of these things on your own, or get your friends, classmates, or sports team involved. Below are some ideas, but feel free to use your imagination…
Make Your Birthday More Meaningful Ask your birthday party guests to make a donation to the Center or bring a present or gift card to donate to a client in place of giving a gift to you. Celebrate Special Milestones Invite your family and friends to make a donation to the Center in celebration of your Bar Mitzvah/Bah Mitzvah, graduation, or some other special occasion. Pay It Forward with Chores Babysit, mow lawns, shovel snow, pet-sit—you name it—and donate a portion or all of your earnings to the Center for Life. Spare Your Change Hold a coin drive by placing canisters in places around your community to collect money for the Center (be sure to ask for permission first). Or start collecting all of the change in your own house and see how quickly it adds up! Set Up Shop Coordinate a Bake Sale or Lemonade Stand at a sporting event, concert, or in your neighborhood and make a big sign to let people know the money raised will benefit the Center for Life. Car washes and yard sales are also a great way to raise money. Or if you’re crafty, make something like jewelry that you can sell. Fulfill a Holiday Wish Help us make sure every child in our services has a gift to open during the holidays by holding a Wish List Gift Drive to collect new toys and gifts. You can even choose wishes from kids your own age during our Holiday Gift Drive in November and December. Have Fun with Holidays Charge admission to a haunted house at Halloween, sell “sweets for your sweetheart” treats at Valentine’s Day or have a 4th of July cookout in your backyard and ask friends to make a donation to the Center. Create Your Own Event Host a Spoof Olympics or a Scavenger Hunt and collect donations from friends and family to participate. Organize an event at your school (with permission), like a dance or ice cream social and sell tickets or ask for a donation at the door. If you have to wear a uniform to school, plan a Dress Down Day. Imagine if lots of kids gave a little… Together you can make a huge difference! |
FUNdraising Tips
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning your event:
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Miami County Center for Life
305 E. Main St. Troy, OH 45373 |