Fund Raising Ideas for Easter Seals

Throw a carnival that supports local kids.

The Easter Seals organization reaches out to individuals with disabilities and special needs, giving them access to rehabilitation services, career counseling and child development services. In order for Easter Seals to provide these services to those in need in your community, the organization relies on donations. Organize a fund-raiser to bring in money to support the mission of the Easter Seals.

Community Carnival

Easter Seals has child development centers throughout the United States, providing high-quality child care to families in need. Support the efforts of your local center by hosting a kid-friendly carnival. You can even host the event at the center so that guests can see what the center has to offer and, more importantly, what it needs. Set up booths with games, and sell tickets that guests can purchase to participate in the games. Ask local businesses to donate items, like food and drink, which you can sell with the proceeds going toward Easter Seals. Invite the children who attend the child development center to participate in the carnival as well.

Job Fair

Easter Seals also helps disadvantaged members of the community help prepare for and secure reliable employment. Support this cause by hosting a job fair where the area's unemployed can submit their resumes and meet with businesses hiring in the area. In addition to providing a service to the area's unemployed, you can bring in money for the Easter Seals by charging each business a fee to set up a table at the fair. Businesses looking to hire will be willing to contribute to a worthy cause, all while finding potential employees.

Camp Open House

Easter Seals also offers overnight and day camps for the disabled, offering a fun and active experience for people who might not be able to attend other camps and recreational events. Use the campsite in your area as the venue for an open house where you can bring in funds for this important cause. Encourage past camp attendees to attend, and ask a few to speak about their experience. Offer brochures about the experience, and set up large poster-sized photos of past camps. Ask local businesses to donate food and drink, which will entice community residents to come learn more about the camp. Set up a donation table where attendees can pledge their money or time to supporting the camp.

Community Forum

Easter Seals also provides services for seniors, giving them a place to socialize or learn about their health and offering support for caregivers. Support this branch of Easter Seals by reaching out to local health care organizations for monetary support. Host a community forum, where you invite medical professionals like doctors and physical therapists as well as nursing home directors to learn more about the services that Easter Seals provides. Encourage attendees to make a monetary donation -- or donate their services -- to support the senior services that Easter Seals offers.

References

• Easter Seals: The Story of Easter Seals
• Easter Seals: Easter Seals Child Development Centers
• Easter Seals: Employment and Training
• Easter Seals: Easter Seals Camping and Recreation
• Easter Seals: Easter Seals Adult and Senior Services