Shared Housing Center has an annual operating budget of approximately $500,000.00. Our income is generated by a variety of methods, including grant writing, special events (fundraising events), corporate, business, churches, synagogues, and individual solicitations. Historically, our funds come from the following sources:
Please keep in mind that we assist approximately 100 families through our services at a given time. The majority of our clients come to our homes having to abandon their worldly possessions. We assist them with groceries, bus passes, clothes, and all sorts of household items and furniture.
All donated items we receive are distributed among our families. Any excess is stored for future families and their needs. |
The following list represents donors, supporters and partnerships during the past three years:
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Special EventsShared Housing Center holds an annual wine event fundraiser, bringing several companies and businesses to support our cause. The evening is spent enjoying good food, great wines, friendships and bidding on some spectacular items!
In Vino Caritas and Under the Green Haus Lights (annual wine & silent auction event)
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Camp GingerbreadCamp Gingerbread is another fundraising activity held at NorthPark Center. Camp Gingerbread is an opportunity to decorate a gingerbread cookie with colorful frostings, yummy, sweet candy for a small price of $10.00! All you need is a little imagination! All funds from this event benefit Holiday Hero, our annual holiday event where children young and old receive presents and gifts.
Ways to give There are several ways to contribute to our cause, including the following:
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We also offer special activities throughout the year. So stay alert. We have our own enterprises such as selling chances for airline tickets and sending holiday cards to everyone on your holiday mailing list all within reasonable rates!
Not into the money thing?
Ok, what about collecting in-kind materials and goods. Consider some of the following options:
Ok, what about collecting in-kind materials and goods. Consider some of the following options:
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