Funding your Adoption

Here you will find a list of fundraising ideas as well as links to organizations that will help you fundraise for your adoption. Some of these ideas can also be used to raise money that can be used for orphan care locally and internationally. As always, when you fundraise, be open and honest about where the money will be going. No shady business!

• Host a fundraising dinner.  This can be formal or information.  Sit down or hot dogs under a tent.  Get creative!  People love food.  We have hosted a formal dinner and would be glad to give advice on this.  Just send me an email!
• Hold a car wash and ask for donations.
• Have a yard sale.  Or an online "yard" sale.  Ask others to donate items as well.  When lots of people get involved these can be very profitable!
• Puzzle Pieces fundraiser.  Here's an example:  http://www.pieceoftheheart.com/puzzle-fundraiser.html
• Sell a craft you make.  We know families who sew children's clothes, crochet items, sell paintings, make soap, etc.  If you have a hobby, use it to help you fundraise!
• Hold classes.  CPR, painting, gun safety, etc.  Find someone who is willing to donate their time and teach a skill.  Charge for the class and apply profits to your adoption.  
• Sell t-shirts, bags, bracelets, etc.  There are MANY organizations out there that can help with this.  
• Work an extra part time job.  
• Put aside savings
• Give up things temporarily.  Cut your TV off.  Don't eat out.  Give up your morning Starbucks.  Every little bit adds up.  

Organizations that help with fundraising:

• Sophie's Project:  http://www.sophiesproject.com/
• Both Hands (run through Lifesong for Orphans): www.bothhandsfoundation.org
• Owls for Orphans: www.owlsfororphans.blogspot.com
• Just Love Coffee: http://justlovecoffee.com/
• 147 Million Orphans: http://www.147millionorphans.com

Grant Organizations:

• Show Hope: www.showhope.org
• Lifesong for Orphans: www.lifesongfororphans.org
• Brittany's Hope (for special needs adoption): www.brittanyshope.org