Fundraising & Donations

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Spread the word and collect donations to help us #endyouthhomelessness

All donations will be distributed to the four partner agencies focused on moving youth from high-risk situations to positive futures: e4c, Edmonton John Howard Society, iHuman Youth Society, and Youth Empowerment & Support Services. Read more about the cause to find out where your fundraising dollars are making an impact in our community. Donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt issued by e4c after the event on behalf of all four partners.

To register for the event, click here.

Fundraising Tips

Here are some quick tips to help you raise money for ending youth homelessness.

Tip: Set a goal.

Tip: Add @HomewardTrust on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up-to-date on all things Homeward Walk|Run.

Tip: Spread the word by using the hashtags on social media
#HomewardWalkRun #EndYouthHomelessness #YEGFundraising

Tip: Watch for images to share with your friends and family.

Tip: Start a team.

Tip:  Explain to your family and friends why ending homelessness is important to you.

Tip: Remind people of that time you donated to their thing.

Personalize Your Fundraising Page

Set up your own personal fundraising portal through the Running Room registration site. Once you’ve registered, you can create your own fundraising page. There you can also keep track of everyone donating to you, how close you are to your goal, and all the awesome messages of encouragement from your friends.

Posters & Handbills

If you’d like brochures to share with your network, please email Ashley with your request.

Ashley Janes, Event and Volunteer Coordinator

Facebook

  • Link your fundraising page in a status update and let all of your friends know that you’re running to end youth homelessness!
  • Like Homeward Trust on Facebook and share the posts about the Walk|Run to let others know about the event.
  • Tag us using @homewardtrust and we’ll respond and like your comment. We love to connect!
  • When someone donates to you, tag them in a new status update and give them a huge thank you.
  • Click “attending” on our Facebook event page for the Walk|Run and then share it with your friends.
  • Mention the partner agencies and show them some love for their hard work. You can find them here:
    @YESSorg
    @iHumanYouth
    @YEGjohnhoward
    @e4cAlberta

Twitter

Instagram

  • Follow Homeward Trust on Instagram and share our pictures about the Walk|Run to let others know about it.
  • Tag us using @homewardtrust in photos of your training runs, the shoes you’ll be running in, race package pick-up, and day-of experiences.
  • Use the hashtags:
    #homewardwalkrun
    #EndYouthHomelessness
  • Share photos with your followers and let all of your friends know that you’re running to end youth homelessness!
  • Mention the partner agencies and show them some love for their hard work. You can find them here:
    @YESSorg
    @iHumanYouth
    @e4cAlberta