Fundraiser+and+Drive+Ideas

Feeling like a leader? Start a fundraiser or a drive at:
 * 1) Your school
 * 2) Church
 * 3) Club (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts)
 * 4) Sports team or dance team
 * 5) Local business

Here are some ideas of different fundraisers you could try:
 * Start a ** PENNY HARVEST ** - ask people to donate 100 pennies and then you can cash them in and give them to your favorite charity (or adopt an animal!)
 * Collect ** PENNIES FOR POPSICLES **! Try to see how many pennies you can collect, then take the proceeds and provide popsicles for a homeless shelter, orphanage, retirement home or someone else who would appreciate this gift during the hot summer months!
 * Start a ** FOOD DRIVE ** - Visit FeedingAmerica.org to find out how to set up a food drive. It's usually a good idea to contact the food bank first to find out what sorts of food they needs the most. Here are some local food banks to get you started:
 * **Denver Rescue Mission** (303) 297-1815, e-mail: info@denverrescuemission.org, website: www.DenverRescueMission.org
 * **Food Bank of the Rockies** (303) 371-9250, e-mail: asalazar@foodbankrockies.org, website: www.FoodBankRockies.org
 * Click here for a complete list of Colorado food banks
 * [[image:http://janeheller.mlblogs.com/PIE_5.jpg width="119" height="99" align="right"]]Hold a competition at your school to see who can raise the most money. The winner gets to throw a pie in the face of the principal!