How to Gain Community Support for a Group

You can find many ways to gain community support for a group you are putting together if you put forth some effort. Communities often come together to support an important cause or issue. If you showcase your group's cause and ask people to volunteer or join it, you will eventually rally a large amount of people to support you.

Instructions

1. Start by getting people together in a group. Choose a cause that you want to support such as breast cancer, depression or eating disorders. Ask every member to contribute their experiences and share within the group.

2. Advertise your group and ask people to donate money to keep the group going. Put up posters explaining what your group is all about. Tell people that your group always has room for more members.

3. Place an ad in a print newspaper or online about your group. Ask people to come to the group and support the cause you are fighting for. Keep an open door policy on your group.

4. Ask your church or religious congregation if they will support your group. Ask the leader if he can mention your group's purpose at the end of the worship service. A small mention in a place of faith can encourage a lot of support.

5. Go from door to door explaining your cause. Don't harass people. Try knocking on doors in the day time. Ask people if they would donate to keep your group going.

6. Organize charity or social events in your local area. These events will generate publicity, and people will gain awareness about your cause and your group. The community will contribute to your cause if they know more about what you plan to do.