How about a picnic at the future build site? Fond memories of family cookouts come to mind when one thinks of a BBQ and that’s just what you need to foster community engagement. Fire up the grill and get as much as you can donated. Charge families to attend and place a donation jar by the food for extra donations!
Prep Steps:
1. Get food and drinks donated. This may be a good task for the food committee. If you can’t get it donated, try to get a discount.
2. Gather plenty of cups, plates, utensils, and napkins.
3. Secure grills, charcoal or propane.
4. Recruit volunteer chefs and a clean-up committee!
5. Determine how much you are going to charge per person (a special price for children is recommended). Also, decide if folks will need to register beforehand so that you can be sure to have enough food.
Materials Needed:
1. Food
2. Grills
3. Charcoal and propane
4. Utensils, napkins, plates and cups
5. Trash bags
6. Registration forms
7. Cash box
8.Tongs
Helpful Hint:
If the site doesn’t have tables, encourage people to bring blankets.
STORY! One community decided to use this fundraiser around the 4th of July. They raised well over $1,000, and also provided a great opportunity for the community to get to know each other.
Raised: $$
When: M
Publicity: High
Volunteers: 20+
Challenge: Moderate
Audience: 200
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