Organize a benefit event or fundraiser to support survivors
Individuals and corporate groups can help raise awareness of domestic violence and support our comprehensive solutions for survivors. A variety of ideas are listed below to help you get started.
Fundraising Ideas
Designating a beneficiary for your corporate event is a simple way to raise funds for survivors of domestic violence while engaging customers, employees, vendors, and members of the community.
Employer hosted or sponsored events also serve as unique team building and educational opportunities for professional associations, mentor networks, and employee resource groups. Some of the possibilities include:
- Staff Celebrations
- Holiday Parties
- Golf Tournaments
- Concerts
To make a greater impact for survivors and receive marketing and recognition benefits, learn more about becoming a corporate partner with a financial commitment.
- Sporting Fundraiser: Organize a kickball, softball, or Frisbee golf tournament.
- Neighborhood Fundraiser: Organize a lemonade stand, bake sale, or garage sale on your block.
- Cocktail Party or Pub Crawl: Get your friends together for a cocktail party, and toast to helping survivors.
- Eat at your Favorite Restaurant: Ask your favorite restaurant to donate a percentage of sales from one night.
- Weddings: Make a donation to YWCA in lieu of favors, and ask your guests to do the same.
- Birthday Parties: Ask for donations instead of presents on your next birthday.
- Workplace Challenge Match: Conduct an individual or group fundraiser at your company. Ask your employer to match gifts to YWCA!
- Holiday Gifts: Come together as a family and dedicate your next holiday season for survivors. Make individual contributions or encourage your family to request gifts from friends to increase your collective impact.
Contact
Darlene Moreno
Development Coordinator
619.239.0355 x225
Inquiry Form
Thank you for considering us as the beneficiary of your event or fundraiser. Please fill out the form below and click submit — a member of our team will follow up with you.
Voices of Strength and Courage
“I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to take care of my son on my own. Thanks to YWCA, we’re in our own home and getting better every day. I never felt alone because I had so much support from all of you. Thank you for helping us get through this.”
“It was so hard to imagine that I could have a different life for my children. For the first time, I’m excited and hopeful about our future.”
“I’m grateful for all of the support and guidance you gave me. My children are doing much better now and I know we will keep getting stronger. Thank you for everything.”
“After years of hidden abuse, I was broken, ashamed, and confused. She had convinced me it was all my fault. YWCA helped me regain my self-worth as a person, and most importantly, as a father. You literally changed my life.”
“I was feeling so helpless and alone. You were there for me and my children and treated us like family. Because of YWCA, I’m working now and we’re living in our own home. All of this is because of your help and encouragement. I will always be grateful.”
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