Every fall the Gulfport Humane Society holds a community-wide fundraiser to help suppmi their needs for the growing numbers of cats and dogs housed at the shelters. The campaign ("Pennies for Pets") creates awareness of the Society's mission and passion for our funy friends. The Society depends on the annual fund raiser to maintain the shelters, provide food and medical care for the orphaned cats and dogs in our community. The Society relies on local businesses, individuals, and students to solicit donations and promote the annual campaign. This year's fund raiser was a huge success. Pennies for Pets created a strong liaison between the shelters and the community. This report provides an overview of the patiicipation received …show more content…
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41 Boston Middle School $49.78
--- -- -----"----"'- ------ - ----------- ----- ----·-- Jac - Y E?__ }§ Bost - L? oi j : - b- lot! C:: f _t:J e- - ---- -- - s.! _n_M_iddle School $39.19 Gold il!l rly i l y 21 - c:>?t_()n Middle School ?·?8 . status. Collectively the students collected $770.19.
The event was successful, however I feel the Society can increase student patiicipation significantly. I believe tangible prize in conjunction with the gold, silver, and platinum status awards will increase student pmiicipation. For example students reaching platinum status receives at-shirt; students reaching gold status receives a key chain; and students reaching silver status receives a logo pen or pencil. The Society can use sponsorship funds to purchase the prizes. I believe the prize expense is insignificant compared to the additional student participation resulting in our ultimate goal to increase donations to support our funy friends in our