Fundraise for Volare
Volare seeks to reform the way society sees and treats crime victims. We want to empower victims to achieve their own definition of justice. We want crime victims’ rights to be respected and enforced. We want crime victims to feel heard. From the sexual assault survivors that seek forensic medical exams through our hospital program, to the student-survivors we assist in campus Title IX proceedings, to the families of homicide victims we support in criminal court, you can help us make a difference in their lives by raising funds and awareness.
Learn more about ways to support DC’s crime victims below. If you have any questions, email giving@volare-empowers.org
Ideas for Fundraisers
Sports & Races
Whether you like to run marathons, sweating it out in spin classes, or unwinding in yoga, get a group of friends together and dedicate your workout to Volare.
Food & Fashion
Have a bake sale or host a clothing swap and donate the proceeds to Volare.
Special Occasions
Invite your friends and family to celebrate your birthday, wedding, or other special occasion by donating to Volare
TIPS FOR FUNDRAISING
1. CREATION: Brainstorm what kind of fundraiser you want to have and who you want to invite.
2. TELL YOUR STORY: Create a fundraising page to share why you’re fundraising for Volare. You can also use this page for donation and event logistics! This can be through social media platforms, like Facebook and Instagram (see tips below), or through commonly used websites like GoFundMe.
3. SHARE YOUR STORY: Tell your friends and family about your fundraiser on social media, via email or in person.
4. GET OTHERS INVOLVED: Ask friends and family to join in and create their own fundraiser.
5. MEET YOUR GOAL: We cannot thank you enough for supporting crime victims!
How to create a Facebook fundraiser:
Go to “Menu” on the bottom right corner of your phone.
Click “Fundraisers” (If you do not see the Fundraiser icon press “See more” or click the search icon and enter in “Fundraisers”)
Click “Create fundraiser” and search “Volare Empowers”
Now enter fundraiser details (edit photo, title, description, goal, and end date).
You will have the option to share your fundraiser on your Instagram profile and will appear in your bio. This is a great way to reach more people! If you do this, no need to create a fundraiser on Instagram in addition.
Create the fundraiser and share on your profile, to friends and family directly, or share your story.
How to create an Instagram fundraiser:
Go to Volare’s Instagram page; @volare_empowers (make sure you are logged in).
Click “Support” and then click “Create fundraiser”
Now enter in your fundraiser details (add a photo, tell people why this cause is important to you in a few sentences, create a title, and set a fundraising goal).
The fundraiser will now be added to your profile in your bio and shared to your followers. You can edit or end it at any time. Share this fundraiser on your story, send it to individual followers, or make a post about it!
Other Ways to Donate!
Give a monthly donation here.
Mail a check to Volare at: 6955 Willow St NW, #501 Washington, DC 20012.
Donate through the CFC Campaign (#21178) and United Way (#9332).
Donate through donor-advised funds such as Fidelity, Benevity, and more!
