Community fundraising program
Shop Local. Give Back. Grow Together.
Hometown Gives is being developed to help residents support schools and community organizations through purchases from participating local businesses.
How it would work
A simple way to give back
This describes the intended program. Hometown Gives is in development and not yet launched.
- 1
A local business offers an eligible prepaid voucher
A participating local business offers an eligible prepaid voucher through the program.
- 2
A resident makes a qualifying purchase
A resident purchases the voucher through a participating fundraising campaign.
- 3
The organization receives its share
The participating organization receives its agreed share of the qualifying purchase.
Coupon claims do not generate fundraising revenue. Only eligible prepaid voucher purchases through a participating campaign would count.
Benefits
Who it could help
Schools
- A new way to raise funds through local commerce.
Businesses
- Reach residents who want to support local causes.
Residents
- Support a local organization through a purchase you were making anyway.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Hometown Gives active right now?
No. Hometown Gives is in development and not yet launched.
Does every purchase support a school?
Only eligible prepaid voucher purchases through a participating fundraising campaign would count. Coupon claims do not generate fundraising revenue.
Is this tax-deductible?
We can't confirm charitable status or tax deductibility without approved, verified language.
Get involved
School & business partnership inquiries
If you represent a school or community organization, or you're a local business owner interested in participating, reach out.
School partnership inquiry
For adult representatives of a school or community organization. Tell us your organization and how you'd like to be involved.
Business partnership inquiry
For local businesses interested in offering an eligible voucher. Tell us your business and what you'd like to offer.