we ask denzel washington to donate to malkai residential care we are 501c3 ansd cater to the youth?

Question

we are a non-for-profit that is in need of monies to help with our organization I meet with you during the vaugn bean fight name of organization is Malkai residential care our e-mail is [e-mail] we house kids that are in need of housing ages 13-17 they can stay until age 21 if they choose to go continue their education, job training or get job this kids are lost in society they need to belong in a family setting we brought a house in Gary Indiana 32 bed room we do not have the funds to fix it up please help. if you decide to help please call velma scott 773 445-9760 or 773 386-3463

Answer 1

I think it is great that you are asking for donations for your charity, but I don't know what that has to do with Denzel Washington.
Here are some options for fund raising:
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2. Post a blog entry about it.
3. Join some community and fund raising forums and website and post your message there.
4. Email your friends with the information and ask them to forward the email to others.
5. Post flyers with the information on bulletin boards and other charity sites.
6. As for companies, it depends on the type of work you are doing. Go for the big ones first, like Nike, Coke, Pepsi, etc, send them letters and ask for sponsorship, sometimes these companies just send out checks to folks!
7. Then go to local companies, meet the owners face to face and explain your need and how it will benefit the local community.
8. Put collection jars in grocery stores and mini marts asking for donations.
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http://www.chef-co.com/fundraiser-ideas.asp
http://www.abcfundraising.com/fundraising/fundraiser-ideas.htm