Volunteer and Community FundraisingBecome a Community Fundraiser for the UN Refugee Agency!
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| Get involved and help support the UN Refugee Agency's work in your community today! |
There are many Americans, just like you, who are interested in doing more to help the UN Refugee Agency assist the millions of innocent victims around the world who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety. Organizing a fundraising or awareness campaign is a great way to foster support throughout your community for the world’s most vulnerable people.
There are many different types of fundraisers or events you can organize. Some ideas involve a single person encouraging friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to make a donation. Others are designed for a group, such as a classroom, office or sports team, to do together. Your fundraiser can be big or small, anywhere from a public concert to an intimate dinner party with friends.
No matter what you choose to do, remember that USA for UNHCR is behind you, ready to answer questions and provide materials.
If you are interested in helping the refugee cause, please download our Community Fundraising Handbook. This handbook will provide you with ideas for your fundraiser, general fundraising guidelines and other important information. Get inspired by recent fundraisers: check out In Your Community.
For more information, please contact us at info@usaforunhcr.org or by phone at 1-800-770-1110.
Spreading the word in boston
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| Erin Reissman and Ashley Armstrong have hosted several fundraisers in the Boston area, benefitting UNHCR (c) Erin Reissman |
Erin Reissman decided to become involved with helping vulnerable populations around the world after reading the book A Thousand Splendid Suns. Since then, she has organized several events to raise money and awareness for UNHCR in the Boston area. She pairs fun activities with raising money. Most recently, she organized a NCAA tournament pool. $10 of every $20 buy-in was donated to USA for UNHCR. With nearly 50 participants and an exciting tournament, the pool was a big success.
Previously, Erin and friend, Ashley Armstrong, organized a holiday fundraiser. Last December, people piled into a local Cambridge bar to listen to holiday music performed by the band Three Day Threshold. A $10 donation was collected at the door, and thanks to both the bar and band donating their resources, all money raised went directly to the UNHCR.
Erin and Ashley continue to plan UNHCR events in the Boston area, and are proof of what a little volunteer energy can do!
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