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Sell pies such as pumpkin, sweet potato, apple, or
pecan during the Thanksgiving season. Purchase pies
from a wholesaler, or make your own. Ideally, find a
wholesaler who will give you a discount on the price
or even donate the pies to you. Price the pies about
$4-5 above what it costs to produce or procure each
pie.
Set up a booth to take orders for your pies a week
or two in advance, or distribute flyers at your
school and/or church announcing your Thanksgiving
pie sale. Have your pies ready for pickup the day
before Thanksgiving, or deliver them for a small
delivery fee.
Success
Story: Maggie M. from Connecticut sold
pies for Thanksgiving and was able to raise $500
for her People to People journey using the
following recipes:
Pumpkin Pie
1 (9-in.) unbaked pie shell
1 (16-oz.) can of pumpkin
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed
milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. ginger
½ tsp. nutmeg
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine ingredients
in large bowl, pour into shell, and bake 15
minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and
continue baking 35-40 minutes or until knife
inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool
completely before wrapping with plastic wrap.
Apple Pie
1 (9-in.) pie plate, buttered
5 or 6 apples cut up
¾ c. butter, melted
1 c. flour
½ c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. sugar
1 c. sugar
1 egg
Pinch of salt
Put apples in pie plate and sprinkle with
cinnamon and sugar. In a bowl, mix flour and
butter. Blend in unbeaten egg, salt, and nuts.
Mix well and pour over apples. Bake at 350
degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool completely
before wrapping with plastic wrap.
Have an “A-Thon”
What are you good at? Maybe you
can play a musical instrument, swim, bike, or run.
Well, put your talents to use by having a
_______-a-thon, doing whatever it is you are good at.
Go to friends and family and ask them to sponsor you
in your efforts, paying you a base donation, or a
donation per thing you do (laps in a pool, miles on
a bike, etc.). Since this doesn’t cost anything, all
of the profits are for you!
Success
Story: Brittany T. Is a competitive
swimmer in her local high school. She decided to
use this passion to fund her travel expenses by
holding a “Swim-a-Thon.” Brittany was pledged
various amounts from friends, neighbors, and
family to swim either 100 minimum laps or
donations were made per lap. Brittany swam 102
laps, taking her 3 hours. In that time, Brittany
earned $625 toward her People to People
program.
Sell Arts and Crafts
Product sales are a tried-and-true way to earn your
tuition. It allows people to support you and have
something tangible to show for it. There are so many
products and services that your supporters will
purchase, that you literally have thousands of
options. When choosing what to sell, try to find
things that have small start-up costs and high
returns. Choose a product that you can get excited
about; you’ll be much more successful if you believe
in the product you are selling (terra-cotta flower
pots are one product that have worked for other delegates).
Success
Story: John H. of Indiana enjoyed the
painted Indian rocks he saw in a museum. To
raise money for his program, he painted rocks
and sold them for $1.50 each. He sold them
outside the grocery store, placed samples in the
beautician’s shop and teacher’s lounge to get
orders, and a local shopkeeper was so impressed
he sold them in his store. John raised $2,700 by
selling rocks. Once his tuition was paid, his
proceeds started going to his college fund.
Success
Story: Sara A. from Colorado made
no-sew blankets and pillows out of fleece. Her
mother took a blanket to work and showed it
around. She took dozens of orders. Selling them
for $25 each, she made $1,000 profit from
blankets alone. Through all of her fundraising
efforts she earned $3,000.
Run a Convenience Store at Your School
Start by requesting permission to sell snacks at
your school. Bring your suggestion of what you’d
like to sell and work with your school to find out
what they will permit. You’ll help make your case to
school administration if you agree to walk the halls
at the end of the lunch hour to pick up any litter
left behind. You should stress that you are raising
funds for an educational activity. Once you have
permission, ask your peers what they would like to
see offered that isn’t already offered at your
school. Pay attention to what they want, since they’ll be
far more likely to buy what they’ve requested. Make
a trip to your local wholesale grocer, like Sam’s
Club or Costco, to get the best deal for bulk
purchases. Purchase only a small variety of high-demand items at first; this will allow you to sell
your inventory fast. As you run your store, keep an
accurate record of your inventory and cash flow, and
take note of your hottest sellers. You’ll need to
reinvest some of each week’s profits into new
inventory. During holidays or special occasions,
purchase seasonal products.
Once you have shown your school
that you are responsible and reliable, ask about
selling your products at sports events and dances.
Maybe your parents will even be able to help you
sell at these events.
Success
Story: Eric M., Ryan V., and Patrick
E. of Michigan worked together on a store at
their school during all three lunch periods of
each Wednesday and at school events. Throughout
the school year, they raised a combined total of
$15,000 and each boy’s tuition was paid in full.
Host a Flea Market
First determine a location and
date for your flea market. Your house may work if
you have plenty of parking. If not, ask a local
grocery store, church, or business for use of their
parking lot. Solicit donations from everyone you
know. Almost everyone has closets full of items that
they no longer want, but are still in great
condition. Offer to come to their home and pick up
donations.
The week before your flea
market, place an ad in the paper in the yard sale
section. Ask if the location will allow you to hang
a large sign to advertise the flea market a week
prior. Borrow folding card or banquet tables from
friends and family. Sort and price items ahead of
time.
On the morning of your flea
market, take all items to the location. Have change
on hand for customers. Get there early to assist
with the placement of other organizations or
individuals, and to arrange your goods attractively.
Remember that prices are negotiable at a flea market
and be prepared to make deals. Any items left at the
end of the day should be taken to charity.
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