Raise4Change
Together For A Better Community
Raise4Change, a registered IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, addresses the urgent challenges our communities face through campaigns focused on the needs at the moment.
Current Campaign
Support our Foster Kids
Foster youth are a unique and diverse group of young adults and children- many whom do not have a stable support system. Those now in college are faced with the added stress of college costs. Without parental help and support, their economic well-being is at risk. These young adults have worked diligently to get into college and further their hopes and dreams. It is important for them to carry out those hopes and dreams without worrying about loans, meals, etc.
Help us help our foster kids. Donate today to ease the stress on these young adults.
2 ways to support foster kids:
1) A Generous donation to provide a care package to one special student (ex. $100)
Raise4Change is working with a prominent foster care outreach program, Foster Care to Success, to support foster kids in college. Your donation will go towards assembling a care package, filled with school supplies, snacks, personal care items, and much more- all for one special student in college! Foster Care to Success provides 7,500 care packages annually to college students from donations like yours!
Please find the donation link below. Please donate GENEROUSLY.
Paypal.me/raise4change
Venmo.com/Raise4Change
Venmo send payment to @Raise4Change or go to:
www.venmo.com/Raise4Change
2) Attend a FUN and EASY Dance Workshop!!
Our Amazing Team Member, Ruhi Shah, will be hosting a super fun and easy Dance workshop!
Join us to learn about Raise4Change and our current campaign, learn about ways to help, and learn a cool and groovy dance routine!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Place: (Will be updated soon)
NOTE:
1) Please Venmo or PayPal $15 in support for our current campaign in order to attend the workshop.
2) Please fill out the quick form below in order to RSVP for the workshop.
See you there!!
Paypal.me/raise4change
Venmo.com/Raise4Change
Venmo send payment to @Raise4Change or go to:
www.venmo.com/Raise4Change
Campaign #3 (Completed)
COVID-19 Crisis in India
India is facing a record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases and there is no end in sight.
The Challenge:
India's health care system is struggling to keep up with its vast number of COVID-19 patients. Hospitals are running out of beds and running short of oxygen supplies, and are forced to turn down patients due to their limited resources. More than 300,000 people get infected with COVID-19 each day and the infection rate is expected to increase to 500,000 people per day by August. The struggle for hospitals to accommodate so many people is affecting the entire nation. This matter needs our attention right now.YOUR SINGLE DONATION to Raise4Change will go towards helping in SEVERAL CRITICAL WAYS for the most vulnerable people in India.
We find the most effective means to help people in India and make it easier for you to contribute in the time of need. We partner with a growing list of organizations considering that the most critical need at the moment is in these areas:
Helping Health Care Providers
Organizations like UNICEF are supporting service provision by providing PPE & medical equipment to health facilities and health workers.Acquiring Oxygen
Organizations like The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin are focused on supplying oxygen concentrators to hospitals throughout India.Acquiring Medical Supplies
Organizations like Sewa International are focused on acquiring oxygen concentrators, ambulance service, hospital bed availability, and blood and medicinal supplies in India.Advancing Research to beat Covid-19
Organizations like PM-CARES and GAFFI further the availability of quality treatment and encourage research to beat COVID-19.Helping Distressed Children & Homeless
Organizations like Akshaya Patra provide food relief to vulnerable communities, such as migrant laborers and homeless people, and Happiness Kits to the mid-day meal students.Critical supplies like Oxygen Concentrator costs more that $500 per piece. Your donation will help numerous hospitals in India by providing them with necessary oxygen concentrators, hospital bed availability, and blood and medical supplies. More updates coming soon.
Campaign #2 (Completed)
Food Security & Helping the Homeless
THANKS TO ALL OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
How your donation helped
100% of your ongoing donation will support these causes:
1) Food Security
Food is a basic human right. As a result of the devastating pandemic occurring in our world, unemployment has peaked. For some, this means a lower income and a bigger strain on buying necessities, like food.
The Challenge: Many Food Banks have witnessed a significant increase in the number of visiting families since the start of COVID-19. Despite their efforts to feed all the people in need, produce donations have been slim. Although more and more people are turning to food banks for help, many food banks are running out of resources to provide food for everyone.
How your donation will help: The struggle to find food will continue for many people throughout the pandemic. The Alameda County Community Food Bank is committed to creating a healthy, prosperous, and just community. They distribute millions of healthy meals every year and are on the forefront of new approaches to ending hunger and poverty. With your donation to Raise4Change, organizations like the Alameda County Community Food Bank will be able to provide food to more communities.
2) Helping the Homeless
More than 8,000 people are homeless in the Bay Area on any given night, due to numerous reasons. This year they are faced with an additional problem - COVID-19. During this "dark winter", we need to focus our efforts on ensuring that the homeless people in our community have a roof over their heads and regular hot meals.
The Bay Area Rescue Mission helps reach the basic needs of homeless men, women, and children. They have provided more than 77,000 nights of shelter and more than 788,000 meals in the past years. This year, in efforts to ensure the safety and health of all homeless people, the Bay Area Rescue Mission is continuing to provide meals and shelter while adhering to COVID-19 community safety regulations.
A $50 donation to support the homeless people in our community will provide 20+ meals and care. What may seem like a small amount to you, means the world to them. With your donation to Raise4Change, organizations like the Bay Area Rescue Mission will be able to help the homeless when it really matters.
Let's give back to our community during this holiday season.
Thank you for supporting the most vulnerable among us!
Campaign #1 (Completed)
Food Security & Racial Equality
THANKS TO ALL OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
We Met Our Stated Fundraising Goal for our Campaign#1 !
How your donation helped
100% of your donation supported these causes:
1) Food Security
Food is a basic human right. As a result of the devastating pandemic occurring in our world, unemployment has peaked. For some, this means a lower income and a bigger strain on buying necessities, like food.
The Challenge: Many Food Banks have witnessed a significant increase in the number of visiting families since the start of COVID-19. Despite their efforts to feed all the people in need, produce donations have been slim. Although more and more people are turning to food banks for help, many food banks are running out of resources to provide food for everyone.
How your donation will help: The struggle to find food will continue for many people throughout the pandemic. The Alameda County Community Food Bank is committed to creating a healthy, prosperous, and just community. They distribute millions of healthy meals every year and are on the forefront of new approaches to ending hunger and poverty. With your donation to Raise4Change, organizations like the Alameda County Community Food Bank will be able to provide food to more communities.
2) Racial Equality
For the longest time in our history, minority races have suffered through different forms of oppression. Even today, the struggle for racial equality for African Americans is persistent.
The Challenge: Our world has very recently witnessed numerous protests and uprisings in response to the unequal treatment of minority races. Instead of standing idly while race prejudice hurts our communities, we have to rise up to the cause and end race-based discrimination and ensure equal treatment and rights for people of every race.
How your donation will help: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP Empowerment Programs) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the United States. They strive to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for everyone. With your donation to Raise4Change, organizations like the NAACP will further their mission to ensure equality of all persons and race.
As a small token of Thanks,
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Raise4Change.org?
As a legitimate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations to Raise4Change.org will be tax-deductible.
100% of your donations to Raise4Change are used for charity.
Raise4Change.org enables donors to support multiple causes in our community simultaneously. For example, in our current campaign, your donation will help with both food security AND racial equality.
We are in it with you for the long run. Going forward we plan to provide valuable resources such as live zoom fitness classes, sponsorships, other special events as well as team up with other local organizations.
Raise4Change.org will approach private companies and individuals to make matching donations - effectively multiplying your contribution.
One of our goals is to raise awareness among those who are not always informed of the most urgent challenges our communities are facing. For people who are busy and cannot spend time in researching, Raise4Change.org facilitates a convenient way to do their part.
While our current campaign aims at raising funds for food banks and racial equality, we plan to fund raise for addressing variety of societal challenges in our future campaigns.
What do I get by donating to Raise4Change?
You are helping a good cause as well as the most vulnerable among us by donating to Raise4Change.
Your single donation to Raise4Change.org will simultaneously help multiple urgent needs of the community. We do the legwork for you and save you time.
Raise4Change does not sell your information like some other charities, which also means that you will not get spam marketing emails on a regular basis.
One of our goals is to promote health and fitness in our community. Regardless of whether you donate or not, Raise4Change.org provides free resources like workout (at home) videos, live workout sessions and many more to come.
Your donations to Raise4Change are tax deductible (let us know if you need a receipt for your donation), so you can get a break on your taxes!
100% of your donations to Raise4Change are used for charity.
How else can I help Raise4Change?
For various practical reasons, the best way to help is by donating money.
Since Raise4Change is a 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax-deductible. Check with your Employer if they have a Program for Matching Employee Charitable Donations. If they have a program like that, please leverage that to effectively double your donation by donating through that program. Please contact us for more details.
Reach out to us if you would like to volunteer to future events or would like to become part of our team on a more regular basis.
We are looking for professionals who can do 1 hour educational/inspirational presentations on topics relevant to young growing minds. If you would like to represent your business or corporation and present on a informative topic to our audience, please get in touch.
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Your Feedback: Please help us improve. Where are we missing the mark? How can we do better?
Community Challenges: Often we only see major headlines in the news while the important issues facing the smaller communities gets buried in the noise. Please tell us what you think is the most urgent issue facing your own community. Help us identify and evaluate which important problems we should focus on in our future campaigns.