Support Walk for Warmth 2011    
Walk for Warmth (W4W) has been a continued success since it was first started in 2000. Each year we get an incredible about of support from within the community. In order to keep W4W a continued success we ask that you continue participating in the Walk as either a walker, sponsor, donor, or fundraiser.  For more information on how to participate please select from the list below or to download a copy of this information, visit our Downloads section and select "Walk for Warmth Sponsor Opportunities".

Walk for W4W


Why not get your walking shoes on and walk with us on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Get your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, church members, or anyone else to join you for a walk. It is a great way to spend quality time with special people in your life...and you have the satisfaction of knowing you're helping others in your community who are finding it difficult to keep their fuel bills paid.

Contact the participating Walk For Warmth agency of your choice for further information. A W4W Pledge Sheet can be downloaded so that you can start right away in getting persons to pledge a donation. Remember that the money you raise will help to keep families warm this winter.

Sponsor Information


There are thtee levels of  Sponsorship in which persons, agencies or businesses can participate.  Special consideration will be given to the sponsors depending upon the level of donation.

Gold Sponsor Opportunity - Donations of $1,000+

 

  • Sponsor Logo prominently on Walk for Warmth T-shirts. T-shirts are awarded to walkers who raise at least $50 in pledges for the Walk. Shirts will be distributed at the registration site for each walk Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon.
  • Sponsor Logo on ACSET web site with link to company site to remain active for one year. ACSET = Area Community Service Employment and Training Council serving Kent and Allegan counties.
  • Sponsor Logo on Walk for Warmth posters distributed throughout all three counties. The posters are placed in areas with high visibility.
  • Sponsor Logo on display at each walk site. Sponsor banners will be displayed at each walk site if provided.
  • Sponsor recognized in “Thank You” advertisements.

 

Silver Sponsor Opportunity - Donations of $500+

 

  • Sponsor logo on Walk for Warmth T-shirts. T-shirts are awarded to walkers who raise at least $50 in pledges for the Walk. Shirts will be distributed at the registration site for each walk Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon.
  • Sponsor Logo on ACSET web site with link to company site to remain active for one year. ACSET = Area Community Service Employment and Training Council serving Kent and Allegan counties.
  • Sponsor Logo on display at each walk site.  Sponsor banners will be displayed at each walk site if provided.
  • Sponsor recognized in “Thank You” advertisements.

 

Bronze Sponsor Opportunity - Donations of $250+

 

  • Sponsor name typeset on Walk for Warmth T-shirts. T-shirts are awarded to walkers who raise at least $50 in pledges for the Walk. Shirts will be distributed at the registration site for each walk Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon.

 

Donation Opportunities


Some of the types of donations that can be made:

  • Refreshments: Walk sites are in need of refreshments to serve to the walkers on the day of the  walk.Consider making donations of coffee, hot chocolate, juice, water, bagels, donuts or other items.

  • Prizes: We like to reward the walkers with prizes as a way of saying "Thank You" for participating. In the past prizes have included gift certificates, movies passes, video rental coupons, tickets to sporting  events, hats, t-shirts, gift bags, sports memorabilia, etc.
     
  • Corporate Cash Donations: Monetary donations are always welcome and will be used to support the individuals and families in need of utility assistance.

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Fundraising Ideas


There are a number of ways that you or your group can help to raise money for Walk For Warmth other than being a walker. Here are just a few.

  • Bake Sales...consider holding a bake sale at work, church or school. Have individuals donate baked goods, collect the proceeds and donate the money to the Walk for Warmth!

  • Cook Offs...what a great way for individuals to show-off their best recipes. Consider a chili cook off or best cookie recipe. Gather individuals to participate by providing the food items to be judged, promote the event to the rest of the people at work, school or church. Charge a nominal fee ($5.00) to those who will taste and judge!

  • Craft Sales...for all of those crafty people who are just looking for a place to showcase their talent! Consider holding a craft sale and donating the proceeds to the Walk for Warmth.
  • Penny Collection...here’s an idea for the little ones...decorate a plastic jar or box and let the children drop in their pennies for a month and donate the collection to support the Walk!
  • Collection pledges...ask your family, friends, business associates, teacher, neighbor to sponsor you as you Walk for Warmth!
  • Boot Sales...Promote, sell and display Walk for Warmth boots at your business, school or organization. We will provide as many boots as you need...you sell and display the boots and the proceeds will go directly back to support the Walk efforts.

  • Team Participation...consider getting a group together from work, church, the neighborhood, your walking group, class, schools, teams of all sorts are encouraged.


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