Funds for a Cause - Find a Funding Bank
“Small acts when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” - Howard Zinn
Beware of Scams
Scammers as to send money
Scammers ask for personal information
Scammers ask to pay to apply for a scholarship or funding
Always report fraud
Savings
Set aside funds with each pay check
Network
Ask for support from friends, family, friends of friends, neighborhood members and community
Ask local schools, churches, scouts, 4-H, Fraternities, Sororities, Lions Club, Eagles Club, and American Legion for support to host a fundraiser
Ask newspaper or radio stations for support
Ask businesses for support using therapeutic, medically necessary language, may discuss employee matching funds
Ask food pantries, animal shelters, pet pantries for support
Ask a Homeless shelter to offer funding or support, what resources do they have
Ask to host Pampered Chef, Longaberger, Scentsy, Cookie Lee Jewelry party
Ask to advocate at a fair, convention, or conference
Ask to participate in a race or 5-K
Ask for help on pay it forward sites, marketplaces, eBay, freecylce.org and have proceeds go to funding your cause
Ask to have a garage or yard sale,
Ask to sell candy bars, pasta, magazines, yard flamingos, threads of hope
Ask as part of a letter campaign
Ask how to find membership programs where members nominate individuals and agencies for support
Give-back Campaigns
we-care.com
Kroger Fundraiser
Smile.amazon.com - donating .5% of eligible purchases back to organization
Shop or buy on Charity Day
Crowdfunding Campaigns or Social Media Challenges
Funditfwd.org
Fundraz4.com
helphopelive.org
indiegogo.com
lotshelpinghands.com
Makeitfit.org
Rockethub.com
Gofundme.com
Youcaring.com
GiveForward.com
Flipcause.com
justgiving.com
kindful.com
Search Other Non-Profits
Roundup app
https://www.insidephilanthropy.com
Great Nonprofits - Top Rated
A better place.org - provides marketing campaigns, partner portals, and additional donations through corporate partner solutions.
Apply for Local, State, and Federal Programs
Apply for Medicaid
Apply for SSI
Check your insurance policy for coverage and assistance
Apply for Medicaid or a crisis waiver
Advocate in an IEP
Sign up for a Christmas program (angel tree, shop with a cop, toys for tots)
Look into Supportive Agencies that Offer Support
Find help: https://www.findhelp.org/
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