Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked QuestionsFundraising can be tough, but you’re not in this alone! Click or tap the frequently asked questions below to see the answers. If you don't find the information you need send us an email to desarrollomex@casa-alianzamexico.org.
A: Yes, anyone is eligible to be a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) fundraiser for Casa Alianza Mexico. Each fundraiser is required to accept the terms and conditions of the program, which are included in a waiver at the time of registration. If you are under the age of 16, we suggest you have a parent or guardian review your campaign before going live with it.
A: Nope! We suggest you set a realistic fundraising goal for yourself and consider increasing your goal each time you meet it. Casa Alianza Mexico values donations of every size and no effort goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
A: No. This program is exclusively for fundraising. We’ll use the funds you raise to meet the immediate needs of homeless youth. When those needs are met, our young people can start their journey to a brighter future. If you wish to discuss in-kind donation options, please call us at +525515092272.
A: Yes! We encourage you to solicit cash and check donations, too, because some people are not web savvy or credit card donors. Offline donations should be mailed following the instructions below and will be manually entered by the Casa Alianza Mexico team upon receipt.
Please include YOUR NAME and DIY Fundraising in the memo line of each check.
If you host an event where a majority of funds raised are in the form of cash, we highly recommend depositing the money and either making out a check or money order for that same amount or making a credit card donation to your page. In this case, we will not be able to track the individual names of your donors, and therefore, we can not issue tax receipts unless you provide supplemental detail about the donors and their contributions. Please do not mail cash to Casa Alianza Mexico.
A: Donations raised by fundraising campaigns directly support our core services designed to bridge the gap of support in the lives of homeless kids and prevent them from entering the cycle of chronic adult homelessness. Covenant House Michigan provides a wide array of in-house programs to provide our young people with a holistic approach to leaving the streets and achieving independence. Learn more about us.
A: No. If your personal goal includes supporting a local group or special project that is not a part of Covenant House, we encourage you to fundraise separately for that program. We are unable to redistribute donations to other organizations. If you would like to fundraise for another Covenant House site, please let us know.
Q: Can I use the Covenant House logo on signs and flyers about my campaign?
A: Email us at desarrollomex@casa-alianzamexico.org with “logo request” in the subject line. If you know the format of the logo (jpeg, eps, psd) needed, please include it in your email.
A: To minimize costs, we don’t order a surplus of apparel and products for fundraising campaigns. We love to see fundraisers who create or order their own swag and apparel, though, so get creative! We’re happy to send you a logo (see question above) and we encourage you to use the colors blue and gold to represent Casa Alianza Mexico.
A: Yes! You are always welcome to take a tour of Casa Alianza Mexico. Call us! +525515092272
A: We’ve seen a lot of amazing campaigns, and the most successful ones begin in the same way. Use our step-by-step guide to jumpstart your fundraising.
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