5 Fun Summer Fundraisers

by Amanda Kloer · 2009-07-19 09:00:00 UTC
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If you've been thinking about hosting a fundraiser for your local anti-trafficking organization, summer is the time to do it.  The warm weather, long days, and general happy feeling many people have make this season ideal to raise up some awareness and cash for the issues you care about.  Here are five ideas for fun summer fundraisers:

1. Host a Block Party: A lot of neighborhoods have block parties anyway in the summer, so why not turn this into an opportunity to help human trafficking victims?  Try charging an entrance fee for all-you-can-eat hotdogs or creating a special cocktail or mocktail which people can buy.  If you live in an apartment building or an area without a block, host an open house instead.  Either way, you can spend the summer getting to know your neighbors and raising money.

2. Play Baseball with a Twist: How much would your friends pay to see you play baseball?  How much would they pay to see you play baseball in a tutu? A charity baseball/softball game can take on a new life when you add silly costumes or props.  It's a fun way to be silly while seriously raising money for a serious issue.

3. Create a Overflow Garden Sale: If you have a garden, then by August you might be ready to never see another cucumber again!  Why not find a few friends with gardens, get together, sell the overflow, and donate the proceeds?  The only think better than home grown vegetables is home grown vegetables that help free slaves.

4. Challenge Friends to an All-Day Aqua-Thon: The local pool is a great summertime asset.  You can set up a full afternoon of water-related games and challenges.  Participants pay an entrance fee and win a trophy or bragging rights.  The money goes to your charity of choice, hopefully before it gets too wet.

5.Host a Seasonal Auction: An auction, silent or live, can be even more fun when it's full of summer goodies.  Think about theming your items to summer- flip flops, strawberry pies, etc.  People love to buy things they can use right away.

Hopefully, these ideas inspire you to have a fun summer and raise some serious cash for human trafficking victims.

Amanda Kloer is a Change.org Editor and has been a full-time abolitionist in several capacities for seven years. Follow her on Twitter @endhumantraffic
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