I'm not sure how the groups you are a part of raise money- but I guarantee you that most every group has done something a little bit different to fund their activities/outreach/programs/parties/etc, whatever you want to call it.
Today I took part in a fundraiser for the Cape Fear Grange at Haymount UMC. As I sold tickets, I was repeatedly asked, "What is the Cape Fear Grange? and what do you all do?" It's a perfect question to ask when contributing to an organization or its fundraisers. I want to shed some light on the organization if anyone is interested.
The Cape Fear Grange is our local, fledgling branch of the agriculturally based NC (approx. 80 years old) and National Grange (founded 1867). It started as a family oriented organization supporting farming communities, but as agriculture has diminished in the country, so to has the prominence of the Grange. With thousands of members throughout the country, Granges typically concentrate on family values and are committed to community service. In large part, Grange programs support development of character, leadership and civic knowledge amongst both adults and youth. The extensive youth programs are at the cornerstone of the group- thus putting a great emphasis on the next generation and improving their prospects. Our local grange contributes time, money and attention to some local causes including: feeding the homeless, feeding hungry children, supporting local schools and donating clothing for underprivileged kids to name a few. The group maintains its nonpartisan stance, but certainly does emphasize and promote the importance of agriculture, youth development and the impact of taxation in all levels of government...through grassroots participation.
Today we sold a good number (more than 500, less than 1000) of White Bean Chicken Chili at a price of $6 a pop. That $6 included a good bowl of Chili, delicious cornbread and a spearmint (for delivery) and if you ate dinner at the church, throw in a drink and some condiments to spice things up a bit. The vast majority of our Chili was sold for delivery to businesses throughout the area, and I want to thank all of the great organizations that were kind enough to buy Chili from me! I hope everybody enjoyed the meal, and can appreciate that by eating the chili (or feeding your whole office) you are in a indirect way helping to make our community a better place. If you want to do even more, feel free to join our organization a parsley $15 annual dues. Come one, come all- bring a friend!
I want to thank all the kind organizations that bought tickets from me: Systel, Spring Lake Dental Group, Village Family Dental, Wells Fargo Advisors, Two Men and A Truck, Capital Bank, Jernigan Warren Funeral Home, C. Mark Hurley: Nationwide Insurance, Cashwell Appliance Parts, H+H Homes, Ensystex, Beaver, Holt, Sternlicht & Courie, Tom Keith & Associates, and any that I forgot. Thanks to every single person that helped fund the Cape Fear Grange's primary annual fundraiser. Next year, I will be selling tickets again, so please consider making an order next time around. It is very much appreciated.
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