Catholic Youth Apostolate
Office of Youth Ministry
Fund-raising ideas
· Rummage Sale
o Details… a lot of work – but it can really bring in the bucks – biggest I’ve heard of was $27,000, smallest I’ve had $6,200
o We did one day – with St. Vincent de Paul Society picking up all that was left over at 3:30 pm – we were clean by 4:30.
o Others have done 2 day… whatever works best for you.
o This is about getting the parish behind what you are doing. Talking at the Masses – inviting the parish to bring their unwanted, unused stuff – to send OUR teens to WYD
o Really important to get the parents involved.
· Service related – getting the parish more involved with what you are doing, and are about.
o Offer to clean up for events/parties at the parish – ask if they would be willing to contribute to your ministry – whether it is for WYD or something else – but give it a name, a purpose.
· Baby-sitting service – during Christmas shopping high times for parents.
o Offer games and all kinds of stuff
· Little kid Lock-in - $10-20 per kid
o Friday night – offer games in the gym, movies, pizza, games, popcorn
o All put on by the high schoolers
o 7-10 pm
· Little Kid Trivia Night or Sock-Hop
o Fun trivia night or dance for little kids in gym put on by the high schoolers.
· Gift wrapping service – for Christmas
o Have Saturdays/Sundays and some week night evenings… either at parish or contact Malls/stores
· Video golf/football/dance revolution – whatever!
o Ask kids to get sponsors, and have a tournament – could be a total blast
· Car Washes –
o Parish or nearby gas station at busy intersection – easy way, no set up but a little advertising.
· Dinner Theatre
o For the parish. You could have the youth group run it and act in it. You could create your own story or you find ones that are already created.
· Sell Stock in the Trip
o Upon coming home – host a dinner for the share holders (people that supported the event with their stock purchase), where you share your experiences/photos.
· Nickel and Dime Stuff
o Krispy Kreme Doughnuts after Sunday Masses
o Gus’s Pretzles, after Masses
o Pizza cards (Dominoes)
o Ad Books
o Candy Bars
· BEG
o Info to the parish – they want to help, especially for specific causes.