This Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), join us for the 2nd annual Steps for Social Change fundraiser, presented by Bia Diagnostics.
All October, commit to pursuing physical wellness to promote personal healing and restoration to begin forming habits that will sustain the work ahead of us, all while raising critical funds to support those affected by domestic violence.
This event is a community-powered event, and we need you to help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 to support services for those affected by domestic violence.
How to sign up:
Click “Register”
You can fundraise as an individual, join a team, or you can create your own team. If you create a team, individuals will then be able to set up a fundraising page under your team umbrella. You will be able to track how much you've raised as a team and how much each individual on your team has raised.
To register, you will need to make a donation of $30. This registration includes a Steps for Social Change t-shirt!
Classy will walk you through entering your information to get you registered. In addition to entering your information, it will ask about what size shirt you would like.
The next page will give you the option to add an additional donation to your registration.
Finally, you will enter payment information for the registration and click “purchase.”
Once you are registered, you will get an email to “claim your fundraising page.”
Personalize your fundraising page
This is your opportunity to tell your network why you are taking this challenge and supporting Steps to End Domestic Violence. You can let your friends and family know what goals you are setting for yourself during the month of October, and how they can help you reach your fundraising goals. Add a photo of yourself, set your personal fundraising goal, and use this page to keep people updated along your journey.
Image of a fundraiser page for Steps for Social Change
Timeline
Steps for Social Change officially kicks off on October 1st and runs through October 30th. That means you have a full month to commit to form new habits, work towards your goal, and help us raise $50,000 to support survivors of domestic violence.
Throughout the month, we will host wellness events to bring our community together as we all take Steps for Social Change together. Stay tuned for details on this!
Talking Points
By supporting Steps for Social Change, you are supporting those affected by domestic violence.
Last year, Steps to End Domestic Violence received 4,328 calls, emails and web chats through their 24-hour hotline services with an average of 71 new callers each month. Steps was able to assist 1,296 people with emergency services, support and referrals.
Steps provided emergency shelter to 196 adults and 101 children last year.
The Children and Youth Services program spent 1,505 hours providing advocacy, parenting support, and resources to 131 adults and 380 children.
Your support provides:
$50 drapes a warm blanket over a shelter bed.
$75 stocks a shelter room with cookware.
$100 provides a warm winter jacket.
$150 buys a pack of baby formula.
$250 helps with shelter playroom renovations.
$600 buys a mattress for a survivor moving into their new apartment.
$1,000 provides one month of child care.
Email Template
Dear _______,
I am very excited to share with you that I am participating in an event called Steps for Social Change to support Steps to End Domestic Violence. During the month of October, I have committed to [insert your wellness goal], and have set a goal to raise $___ to support services for those affected by domestic violence.
Steps to End Domestic Violence is such an important organization because they provide services, support, and education to end domestic violence in our community. Include your own reasons for supporting Steps.
Will you donate to help me reach my goal? It would mean so much if you supported me as I work towards my wellness goal and fundraising goal.
If you would like to donate, you can do so here: INSERT DONATION LINK
Thank you for helping me reach my goal, and for supporting those affected by domestic violence.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Fundraising Tips
Making your fundraising page as personal as possible
Add a photo to your page and share photos throughout the month as you work towards your goals.
Choose a wellness goal and fundraising goal that is meaningful to you. Maybe your goal is to practice yoga every day or run 100 miles. Pick something that can both challenge and nourish your body.
Make your fundraising goal connect to your wellness goal. If you are running 100 miles, ask friends and family to donate $5 or $10 for every mile you complete.
Send personal emails to family, friends, and colleagues with information about why you are fundraising for Steps.
Share on social media why Steps is important to you!
Send text messages or make phone calls to folks you are close to. “Hey! I’m really excited to be fundraising for Steps to End Domestic Violence. Can you help support this organization?”
If you have questions or need help setting up your page, please contact development@stepsvt.org.