Fundraisers have more than just the purpose of raising money for worthy causes. They bring communities together in a force that is seemingly untamable and extremely overwhelming, exhilarating, and gives one the illusion that it can move mountains. What began as a simple, after-work-hours open-house crafts sale for a worthy cause, has now grown into something I was not expecting.
As a community we are gathering, responding to the voices that beckon our conscience to do the right thing. Kids Country is now hosting a Save the Children fundraiser (for Haiti) Arts and Craft Sale at the local St. Francis Middle School, on a Saturday. The school will be rallying their art teachers and students to make more projects for us to sell, and there is talk that the school jazz band will play for the cause. One of my co-workers, Sara Ward, has given me valuable information on which small businesses in the area are good donators. Sara also works for the school system and has offered to do an art project (in bulk numbers) with students in their study halls. Other co-workers, former and current, have offered their extra talents (as well as their friends!) to participate also. On top of arts and crafts, there will now be baked goods, treats, live music, and a silent auction.
My job this weekend is to shop for art supplies, make flyers, talk to local businesses about donations (money, materials, or raffle items), and organize a definitive plan. I’m not very good at talking to people; asking for favors is not easy for me… But I have been so overwhelmed by the people’s response that it has given me a newfound courage, an heart moving incentive, a true purpose.
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