 |
| Credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net |
By no means is this campaign over. August will probably be just as hot and horrible as July so we're going to keep this fundraiser going for anyone else who wants to contribute. No amount is too small! Even if we don't raise enough for more air conditioners, we can use the remainder to buy energy-efficient light bulbs for these homes that will reduce heat output and energy costs. We are also looking at sharing other energy-saving ideas with these people so they can maintain the benefits that we've helped them start.
Please, if you haven't done so, consider helping the people of our area. And if you cannot donate, spread the word for us. Our local churches are busy looking to the skies and praying for rain. We want to be the helping hands that make the difference instead. Thank you.
Great job putting this together, and thanks for the update! :D
ReplyDeleteSome ideas about who to share the word with:
- MSU sororities / fraternities, many do service projects and fundraisers
- Lion's club (and other civic organizations)
- Green Starkville, http://www.greenstarkville.org/
- churches (yes, churches, they have huge organizing power)
Do you have a "philosophy neutral" poster or link we could share with people? Churches could potentially contribute lots to this, but they won't share anything that says "your prayers aren't useful" and if they see the word "humanism" they'll probably just stop reading. I don't want anyone, including me, to bring up their religious / philosophical views when asking strangers for humanitarian aid. That's why I'd like a "neutral" page for the general public. If you don't have a "neutral" page, do you mind if others make one? Not criticizing this page, it's great, but it's for a niche audience.