Opportunity Details

This is a fundraiser for United Way of Southwest Louisiana in Lake Charles, La. Funds are used in human services programs in a five parish area. Southwest Louisiana includes the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis. 50% of the population live below the threshold where basic necessities are a daily struggle. Our helpline's top three calls are for utilities, shelter and food.

Before the direct hits from Hurricane Laura on August 27 and Hurricane Delta on October 9 devastated the community, United Way of Southwest Louisiana's pandemic response had served over 245,000 community members. Denise Durel, president and CEO, and her experienced team's quick response had allowed families to stay in their homes and keep food on their tables. Still, they all now shared in a new threat.

Fifty percent of Southwest Louisiana lives in a tenuous month-to-month financial situation that makes preparation for hurricane season and even evacuation difficult or impossible. Denise Durel and her team were busy filling buses with evacuees, answering calls and posting the latest news on social media. By August 28th, they had the first relief supply center running. They were distributing donated diesel to fuel vehicles and generators. Their photography was the first many evacuees were seeing online.

The Hurricane Relief Center, run by Durel's team under a tent in a church parking lot, served 378,114 hurricane victims before closing in November. United Way of Southwest Louisiana served Thanksgiving and Christmas meals by the thousands and gave out over 7,250 toys to children during the holiday season.

The new year brought hope, even without a federal supplemental disaster aid package for Southwest Louisiana. Denise Durel and her team supplied over 180 tons of brand new furniture donated by a major online retailer to working families sleeping on air mattresses. February brought winter storm Uri, and recent storms have exacerbated that damage until some residents are on the third round of gutting their home. Southwest Louisiana has now endured five federally declared natural disasters in ten months.
United Way of Southwest Louisiana is leading the charge to rebuild and recover with multiple avenues of attack. Community members needing assistance use the 211 information and referral line to request help with anything from debris removal, childcare or utility bills.

United Way of Southwest Louisiana, with Denise Durel at the helm, coordinates incoming volunteer groups, giving them access to case-worked residents needing aid. This professional division of efforts ensures communication between all agencies. The most significant need is gutting of sheetrock, removing flooring, debris from yards and hauling of large trees.

The other focus of Durel's team is assisting homeowners with FEMA Appeals. United Way volunteers help respond to an assortment of requests from the federal agency, easing many homeowners' anxiety, some without access to fax or email. Homeowners call 211 to request an appointment.

Mental health for local community members after all of the trauma is something United Way of Southwest Louisiana is pushing to the forefront of every discussion. The storms added a layer to the pandemic, and anxiety or depression has become common. United Way has many ways to offer free help between online Crisis Chat, Teen Texting, 211 call transfers or a funded partner agency.

As hurricane season kicks off this week, Denise Durel's United Way of Southwest Louisiana prepares once again by prepping the building damaged by hurricanes, winter storms and recent flooding. All equipment is secured and air mattresses have been ordered. The fear is not for themselves but the unrepaired homes local families are living in. Many families fear they have been forgotten.

Any individual, group, nonprofit or business with time, materials or a financial gift to offer can contact United Way of Southwest Louisiana. There is no gift too small. The collective impact from all of us will drive the rebuilding process and give hope to those struggling.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Smoke & Barrel Event Volunteers	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

help with setup and take down. help models secure clothing and help with model coordination with selected outfits to be worn

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

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Description: The Development Committee will establish and strengthen relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and the community as a whole. Members will also be responsible for researching and implementing different strategies to identify additional resources (ex: grant opportunities, donors).


Responsibilities:
- Solicit monetary and nonmonetary support from individuals, foundations, and local businesses.
- Develop and implement a strategy to grow donor database.
- Collaborate with Development Interns to develop a Sponsorship Packet.
- Develop resources and incentives for students upon their completion of Catalyst.
- Set fundraising goals and assess methods to achieve those numbers.
- Research partnership opportunities, or coordinate, social events as a way to meet fundraising and public relations goals.
- Design ways to recognize donors and sponsors for their continued support.

Qualifications:
- Experience in fundraising, event planning, or donor relations management
- Ability to work well in a team
- Passion for volunteerism and youth development
- Committed to bettering the Portland community

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email mallory@passionimpact.org.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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SEPTEMBER IS SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH
Join SCTPN for its 23rd Annual Walk for Education on Saturday, September 18, 11:00 AM, on Zoom https://bit.ly/3kh51Ub.

We need volunteers to assist with marketing promotions, rallying and cheering the walk participants to complete their 5k walk by September 18.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
SCTPNWalk Volunteers	15	n/a	n/a

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Our PTO will have a booth for fundraising and information at our school's Meet the Teacher Event. We will be selling discount cards and giving out information to invite parents to join the PTO. However, since we are a parent/teacher organization, we have a limited number of volunteers since teachers are welcoming students, and parents want to meet their child's teachers. We really need help from your organization to help run this booth and encourage parents to get involved in supporting the school.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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A benefit concert, the purpose of this event is to raise funds to support Young Leaders' Academy: Summer Institute 2019, specifically providing a budget for youth to design and implement a community beautification project.

Young Leaders’ Academy, is (re)C3’s youth empowerment program. Exclusive to students and families in South Shore, the Young Leaders’ Academy motto is “children, trained to change.” Young Leaders’ Academy serves black children attending Chicago Public Schools, with a propensity for leadership, and a servant’s heart. Young Leaders’ Academy prepares children for future civic leadership by providing present opportunities to practice. Young Leaders are attracted to Young Leaders’ Academy by a promise to amplify their voice and increase their leadership capacity.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	2	n/a	n/a
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Discovery Days is our most important community event and fundraiser. Event hours are Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18 & 19 from noon until 4 PM. Volunteers are mainly needed to help serve food items such as roasted corn, brats, ice cream and popcorn. We use the ticket method so volunteers will not need to handle money. Volunteers may also be needed to help with parking, admissions, gift shop sales and kids activities. The event is expected to bring in hundreds of visitors to the farm.

Proceeds from the event directly support the Eco-Justice Center of Racine, a 15-acre, renewable energy teaching farm and home to alpacas, chickens, goats and more. Our goal is to connect kids (and adults!) to nature and nutrition. In collaboration with the Racine Unified School District, Eco-J hosts first graders for a Growing Healthy field trips. We teach nutrition and food sourcing to numerous school groups and to our summer ecology camp participants. We also offer internships to college students interested in learning organic farming methods.

Fiber from the alpacas is used for spinning, weaving, knitting, and felting; manure from the alpacas, goats, rabbits, chickens, geese, and ducks is composted and used in the organic gardens. Our bees pollinate both wild plants and garden crops. We grow about 50 varieties of fruits and veggies using organic methods and extra produce is shared with those in need through Racine's food pantries.

Renewable energy features include solar hot water, solar electric, geo-thermal heating and cooling, and wind electric from our 10Kw wind turbine. Currently, 50% of our electrical use is generated from the solar panels and wind turbine.

Through leadership and education, the Eco-Justice Center’s mission is to work for justice, healing, and right relationships among all Creation. It is a non-profit 501-C3 organization.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Discovery Days Saturday Volunteers	5	n/a	n/a
Discovery Days Sunday Volunteers	5	n/a	n/a

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J&L Harley-Davidson and Make-A-Wish South Dakota are gearing up for the 24th Annual Hot Harley Nights in Sioux Falls and are in need of volunteers July 11-13!

To view available opportunities and to sign up, please visit the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a44aca72da6fa7-hotharley

Visit hotharleynights.com or southdakota.wish.org for more information on the event and ways to help.

Your time can help transform the lives of children with critical illnesses in South Dakota. Thank you for your support and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Kerry Pollema
Volunteer & Outreach Director
Make-A-Wish® South Dakota
kpollema@southdakota.wish.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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We need help raising funds for our charity

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We are celebrating 11 years of empowering, uplifting, and inspiring survivors throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We are excited to announce our "Cupcake Wars Bake-off!" Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the renowned ITK Culinary, prior home of Bravo’s Top Chef Competition. The event will be live streamed on social media and televised. If you feel you have what it takes to be win the battle, apply here for a chance to be one of the four contestants who will compete in this year's bake-off. The Grand prize winner will receive a trophy, $1,000 in cash, and recognition on social media and CWA’s website. Get your oven mitts ready and join us this July!

In the spirit of CWA, we present this as a survivor-themed challenge. We invite participants to make their cupcakes as *inspirational* as possible, and to think about how their design may uplift and inspire survivors of domestic violence. One hundred (100%) of the funds raised will support CWA’s collaborative housing and job space project for homeless and trafficked women and their families.
Join us at this joyful occasion as we celebrate, inspire, and rally support for CWA programs! The mission of the Courageous Women Association is to transform lives by providing a complete system of services designed to transition women and children out of poverty to full autonomy, through career development & placement, permanent housing, economic resources, and unlimited access to services that aid in complete healing and recovery. Join us in celebrating 11 years of transformation and impact!

We are looking for volunteers for the following:

Guest Registration
Food Service
Promotion - Assist us in promoting the cupcake wars battle across social media platforms and businesses!
Setup and/or cleanup

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Any 2 hour shift between the times listed.	10	n/a	n/a