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Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! Since writing my first two articles about successful fundraisers held in real nursing homes, I’ve become aware of 4 more terrific ideas.
As I describe each event, I’ll include a link to the organization so you can contact them directly for more information. (You’ll find my first two articles here and here.)
Couch Potato Ball
For people who prefer to take part in a fundraiser from the comfort of their own homes, Gianna Homes in Minnesota has created the perfect event. Their first-ever virtual fundraiser will be held on October 12.
In anticipation of the event, they ask participants to fundraise or donate money to the nursing home. In return, they’ll receive a package that allows them to enjoy a special evening at home with friends or loved ones.
The contents of each package depend upon the level of giving. For example, the “Spud” package includes a courier delivery of all the ingredients you need to prepare a complete potato soup dinner for 4 people.
Proceeds from the virtual Couch Potato Ball will benefit residents living with dementia and memory loss.
Dream Ride For Charity
Have you ever ridden in a Ferrari? Most of us haven’t.
Every year in June, the Ferrari Club of America holds a 4-day festival in Ontario, Canada. A highlight of the festival is the opportunity to pay $50 for the thrill of going for a ride in a Ferrari.
Money raised at the festival benefits Villa Marconi, a nursing home in Ottowa. Astonishingly, more than $120,000 has been donated through the festival over the past 11 years.
Low Country Boil
When I read about this fundraiser at Magnolia Manor in Georgia, I must confess that I had no idea what “Low Country Boil” might be. We don’t eat that here in North Dakota.
With a bit of investigation, I learned that it’s a spicy meal of potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp cooked together in a large pot. I’m thinking I need to try it someday! (People tell me Hoppin’ John’s Lowcountry Cooking is the go-to recipe book.)
When you buy a ticket for the meal, it also includes a beverage, dessert, and an entry into a door prize drawing. Entertainment is provided during the meal.
Additional funds are raised through apron sponsors. This means that for a fee you can have your company name or logo printed on aprons worn by the cooks and volunteers.
Proceeds from the meal are used to fund special projects at the nursing home. This year, the money will go to the purchase of emergency backup generators.
Fried Pie Sale
Residents at Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center in Alabama hosted this delicious fundraiser to help people in their community. The money went to a local organization that supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
With help from employees in the activities and social services departments, residents baked and sold apple & cherry fruit pies. They also graciously shared their recipe!
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center’s Fried Pies
Ingredients:
- 2 (12 oz) tubes refrigerated biscuits
- Flour for rolling out biscuits
- 1 cup canola oil
- 20 oz can fruit pie filling, any flavor (HNRC uses apple and cherry)
- Powdered sugar for dusting or cinnamon and sugar to taste
Instructions:
- Remove biscuits from the package, let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each biscuit until about 4-5 inches
- Add 2 tablespoons pie filling to the middle of the biscuit
- Fold over and seal with a fork
- Heat oil in a pan
- Carefully add 2-3 pies at a time, depending on the size of your pan
- Cook for about 8-10 seconds on each side or until golden brown
- Remove and place on a paper towel to drain
- Dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture
Recipe Notes:
- Be sure you have all the pies ready before you start cooking because they fry up quickly.
- You can use 1 tube of biscuits, but you will have leftover pie filling.
How do you raise money for special activities in your senior living community? Please share in the comment section, and I would love to feature your ideas in a future blog post.
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