25 days, 25 stories: One Fundraiser’s Ingenuity

Each day from October 5 to October 29, 2009 we will be posting a new story in celebration of Habitat for Humanity of Omaha’s 25th anniversary. These stories have come to us from people who have been involved with Habitat Omaha in a variety of ways at some point in the past 25 years. We hope that you enjoy these reflections, some old and some new, about Habitat Omaha and that they inspire or renew the spirit of service in you. If you have a story of your own that you would like to share please send it to us at buildinghope.omaha@gmail.com.

One Fundraiser’s Ingenuity

(Oct. 1994 Omaha Habitat for Humanity News-Newsletter)

“Excerpts from a fund raising letter sent out by active volunteer, Jim Moser, demonstrates the ingenuity of some people. ‘Last year I put together a fundraiser bike ride for Habitat. Even though the event was rained out, we still netted almost $3,000 after expenses. I’ve concluded that a “non-ride” with no expense and no chance of being rained out might be more successful…’ Jim described the mission of Habitat and sent each contributor a T-shirt and water bottle (left over from last year!) and netted about $6,000!!!”

 

 

 
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