CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – C-U at Home’s One Summer Day fundraiser is back for a second year, and this summer they’re going even bigger! After testing the waters last summer with a handful of garage sales (which were quite successful), the event planning team decided to raise the bar in some exciting new ways this year.
One Summer Day is an opportunity for community members, churches, and organizations to raise financial support and spread the word about the Pathways to Progress program by hosting garage sales and donating some or all the proceeds to support C-U at Home. This year they’re extending participation through August. Those who register to participate at p2p.onecause.com/onesummerday will receive a One Summer Day yard sign and informational material about their programs to hand out to customers. Locations and times of registered events will be promoted on their website and social media platforms.
They are also reaching out to the HOAs of some local subdivisions to connect with annual neighborhood-wide garage sales already planned for the summer.
“We tend to think of homelessness as a winter problem, but giving support and hope to someone who is struggling to regain a stable life is needed in any season,” says C-U at Home board member Ruth Moore, who organized last year’s inaugural event. “I hope One Summer Day helps people come together, reconnect, and have some fun while helping our most vulnerable community members.”
For more information on the summer-long One Summer Day fundraiser, visit the event page listed above or call their office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
C-U at Home is a non-profit ministry based in Champaign. Their “Pathways to Progress” program supports individuals who are experiencing homelessness in a safe and inclusive environment where they can move toward stability, access resources, and receive other essential supportive services. For more information, visit cuathome.us.