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Christmas campaign fundraising ideas

Join our Home for Christmas campaign and help Depaul give people experiencing homelessness a safe, warm place to stay this winter.

How to Get Involved: Choose Your Festive Fundraiser.

It’s easy to start!

Pick the activity that best suits your group – friends, family, school, or colleagues, and let the festive fun begin.

1. The Great Gingerbread Challenge 🏠

  • What: Battle it out to build the most spectacular, creative gingerbread house!
  • How to Fundraise: Collect an entry fee from competing teams and auction off the edible masterpieces.
  • Reward: The winning house is displayed publicly, showcasing your group’s incredible effort and the funds you raised!

2. Festive Bake Sale Fundraiser 🍪

  • What: Whip up your favorite holiday treats and host a sale at your office, school, or local park.
  • How to Fundraise: Donate all proceeds from your sale to Depaul.
  • Reward: Earn a public thank you from Depaul on social media and a certificate of appreciation to proudly display.

3. “Feels Like Home” Coffee Morning ☕

  • What: Host a cozy gathering with coffee and mulled wine, sharing what the idea of “home” means to you. A moment of community and empathy.
  • How to Fundraise: Collect a small ticket price or entry donation.
  • Reward: A ‘We Raised X Amount’ certificate and a huge thank you for creating an essential conversation about homelessness.

4. “Feels Like Home” Christmas Jumper Day👕

  • What:  Encourage staff to wear their Christmas jumpers on a particular day, and host a cozy gathering serving coffee or mulled wine.
  • How to Fundraise: Collect a small donation on the day from staff and those attending.
  • Reward: Provides an opportunity for a team photo and a ‘Best Jumper’ award.

Have another exciting idea?

Make this campaign your own by creating your unique fundraiser.

Tell us your idea via email

Zikar for Community fundraisers zikar.elendu@depaulcharity.net 

&

 Sarah for Corporate fundraisers sarah.kearney@depaulcharity.net

 Or

Click on the link below to create your own Fundraiser.

Create your own Fundraiser

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Assets for Home for Christmas campaign