Our vision for the People’s Walk is
grander than just an 11-week Walk through Colorado. In those 11 weeks we
want to raise awareness about the affordable housing crisis, as well as
the organizations in the communities we pass through who are trying to
make a difference. Therefore, Walkers will have the option of collecting
pledges that would directly assist the housing organization of their
choice. They walk for Housing Justice, and leave behind resources for
housing directly benefiting the community. HOW IT
WORKS All registered Walkers of any distance are
eligible to collect pledges for a 501-c3 housing-related non-profit
organization of their preference. Housing Justice will supply a list of
organizations on the People’s Walk website that includes contact
information and a description of all the programs. Any organization
listed has already spoken to Housing Justice! about the pledge process
and both have mutually approved each other. Walkers will then be able to
download a pledge sheet that specifies that organization, or they can
request a pledge sheet directly from that organization. They register to
walk with Housing Justice!, and the designated organization receives all
the pledges collected. Donors will make checks payable to the 501-c3
organization. HOUSING JUSTICE! RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDED:
Making sure the registrants know they can gather
pledges Supplying the registrants with a list of valid
organizations Having open discussion about the pledge process
with any potential organization, if a Walker knows of one not on the
list Supplying the pledge organizations with a few
promotional materials about pledges, if needed
PLEDGE ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Contacting Housing Justice! and going over
expectations Publicizing to their mailing lists about the
Walk and the opportunity to collect pledges Linking to the People's Walk website on their
website, if possible Replying to requests for pledge forms or more
information Ensuring all donations are collected Acknowledging the donations and thanking the
donors Telling Housing Justice! within 30 days of the
Walk the total amount raised.
WALKER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Researching their selected organization in
preparation of telling potential donors what the organization does
Asking friends, neighbors, and colleagues for
pledges Documenting all pledges and donations on the
pledge sheet Ensuring that checks are made out to the
designated organization Returning all pledges and donations to the
organization with a copy of the pledge sheets, so that the
organization can send the proper acknowledgments.
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