Organizing A Donation Drive

How-to Pointers:

It's easy to help UP residents to meet needs for good health and safety. Residents need many of the same items we all use at home. You can rally students, parents, friends, colleagues, and your employers to participate, donate and collect the everyday items needed. Here are some pointers:

  • Contact us in advance - we may have helpful materials & ideas
  • Ask permission & cooperation of school, employer, etc. to host & promote the drive
  • Choose 1-2 items from the Everyday Needs and Wish List
  • Keep it simple. Make it easy. Tell participants Who, What, Where, When, Why and How
  • Promote the UP Drive - make and distribute flyer (hard copy and email, where appropriate)
  • Collect the items in a well-signed bin(s), placed in an easy access, supervised location(s)
  • Tally the items collected and announce your success to participants (you may want to set a goal)
  • Deliver your collection to UP, or call us and we'll pick up.

Perhaps a recurring monthly drive makes sense for your group. Each month’s drive can repeat the same item(s) or focus on the area of greatest need.

Everyday Needs and Wish List:


Men’s and Women’s Clothing

New Only Socks and Underwear
New Only Hats, Mitts, Scarves
Gently Used Winter Coats

Personal Needs and toiletries

Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Sanitizer, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Soap, Shaving Cream, Razors, Deodorant, Feminine Hygiene products

Art Supply

Paints, brushes, canvas, paper and drawing pads, frames

Food

Certificates from grocery stores for fresh food

 

We Can Help You!

  • We can make a presentation to your group
  • Make a poster, bin and/or signage
  • Report to you on the results of your gift and publicly recognize your act of kindness
  • We can arrange to pick up the donations

Other ideas…

  • Ask your employer to support the UP and the generous efforts of employees with a financial contribution, a matching gift (doubling your efforts), or goods out of inventory.
  • Promote the Unity Project through your Employee Charitable Contribution Organization for designated payroll giving through the United Way.
  • Have a party and ask guests to make a financial or item contribution “at the door.”
  • Volunteer at the Unity Project.

 


 


 


To discuss your giving with a Unity Project representative, please contact us via email, or phone the administration office
(519) 433-8809





 
   
   
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