Your September Challenge Toolkit is Here ✨

It’s almost September, and that means Everyone Home DC is ready to launch its signature Fall fundraising campaign–September Challenge. It will run throughout September and consist of a various fundraising experiences to raise $70,000 for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in our city.

This year, we are excited to share a new resource to support you in engaging with this year’s September Challenge—the September Challenge Toolkit! Everyone Home DC has gathered all you need—from text message templates to social media strategies—to help you build a fantastic fundraiser!

Here are some things you will find in the September Challenge Toolkit:

  • Clearly understand the Everyone Home DC’s need and the impact your participation will have!
  • An abundance of Fundraising Tips.
  • Templates, scripts, and graphics to support you in spreading the word!
  • Information on the September Challenge online auction. Bid on unique items and experiences, which will go live on Wednesday, September 6 at 10 am!
  • Get inspired with ideas for hosting a successful event.
  • A guide to support you with joining the September Challenge Leaderboard by creating your fundraising page.

The need to raise critical funds to support people facing homelessness is more urgent than ever, with an 11.6% increase in homelessness in DC from 2022 to 2023, leaving 4,922 of our neighbors unhoused. 

Building a successful fundraiser—and helping us reach our September Challenge goal—is a breeze with the right tools. Everyone Home DC’s September Challenge Toolkit contains everything you’ll need to make that call, host that event, and raise those dollars. Check out YOUR September Challenge Toolkit today!