There are so many ways to get involved at First Light!
A. Financially …Sustaining the agency now and for the future
- One-time gift
- Monthly, quarterly or annual giving
- Leave a legacy-bequests and contributions to the endowment fund
- Donate stock
- Attend the annual First Light Gala (or donate money for tickets so others can attend)
- Participate in the annual Holiday Lights program; donate money and have holiday cards sent in honor or in memory of your loved ones
- Visit the Art Shop on Fridays between 9am and 3pm- purchase unique artwork created by First Light guests
- Donate funds for the purchase of items such as furnishings or electronics that benefit the guests of First Light
- Have a dinner party and ask everyone to make a donation to First Light as their thank you to you
- Throw a birthday party and suggest that friends bring a check for First Light instead of a gift for you
- Do a fundraiser- call us before you make any plans!
B. Volunteering… Hand-in-hand experiences with guests or other volunteers
- Stay overnight in the emergency shelter
- Bring and serve breakfast or dinner
- Coordinate an in-kind donation drive in your clubs, churches, social groups and workplaces to supply guests with the basics of life
- Work projects
- Mentoring possibilities
- Conduct a group activity for the guests
- Take guests on field trips
- Serve on the Board of Directors
- Serve on a Gala committee
C. Advocacy… Spread the word about First Light
- Place a note about First Light in your company or church newsletter
- Share the wonderful story of First Light with your friends, relatives and co-workers
- Help First Light make connections with corporate giving programs or foundations