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Join us for the 20th annual Northampton Shelter Sunday, to be held on October 2 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Pulaski Park on Main Street in Northampton and Florence Savings Bank in Florence. And then join us for our 20th Birthday Party at Pulaski Park at 4:00!
In an effort to make canvassing as easy as possible for our volunteers, we have come up with some helpful tips and tools.
To be successful when going door to door, keep your "script" as simple as possible. A couple of examples are:
For someone you know:
"Hi. I'm going around our neighborhood seeking donations for Shelter Sunday. I imagine you've heard of this event before. It benefits five different organizations that serve the homeless in our area. Would you be able to give a small donation to help this important cause?"For someone you don't know:
"Hi. I'm _____________, and I'm going around the neighborhood seeking donations for Shelter Sunday. I imagine you've heard of this event before. It benefits five different organizations that serve the homeless in our area. Would you be able to give a small donation to help this important cause?"
Be prepared to answer basic questions the potential donor may have. Some FAQ are:
Which agencies benefit?
This year the agencies that benefit are Grove Street Inn, Interfaith Emergency Shelter, Safe Passage, the MANNA Soup Kitchen, and the Single Room Occupancy Project.How much money is raised each year?
Our goal is to raise $50,000. Last year, we reached this goal.I don't have any money today, but can I send a donation somewhere next week?
Absolutely. There is a pledge card in the brochure along with a return envelope. Simple mail it at your earliest convenience. Or you can donate online at www.northamptonsheltersunday.org.How many homeless people are in Northampton?
Each year there are hundreds of individuals and families served by the participating agencies. The number of people needing these important services grows each year, which is why Shelter Sunday has become so important.I would like to help next year. How do I go about doing that?
We'd love to have you get involved next year. Please call Wendy at 582-9508 or email volunteer@northamptonsheltersunday.org and let her know you're interested. In fact, if you're available this year, perhaps you could help with a leaflet drop next week.I already made a Shelter Sunday donation this year. Didn't they receive it?
I'm sure they did, and thank you very much. I apologize for the inconvenience.
If going door-to-door is not your style, we have the perfect solution for you. Simply download our sample donation request letter, print it out, and tape it to your neighbors' doors along with a Shelter Sunday brochure and return envelope. The letter asks that your neighbors leave their donation out for you to pick up the following day. All you need to do is go back out and collect the donations. That's it. It couldn't be any simpler than that!
