There are lots of ways to get involved! Here are some ways to help you may not have thought of:
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Host an Event
- Sell homemade items and donate proceeds (or a portion of proceeds) to Bethesda Mission
- Host a yard sale, for your home and/or your neighborhood, and donate proceeds to Bethesda Mission
- Hold a baked goods sale
- Host an educational event in a local park or church that addresses homelessness (invite us to speak!)
- Host a movie night at your house or church and play a movie that educates about homelessness (invite us to come speak!)
- Run a craft show/pop-up shop and donate a portion of proceeds to Bethesda Mission
- Be creative!
When advertising for your event, be sure to make it clear that all proceeds will go to Bethesda Mission. This will likely encourage participation and make for a more successful event as people know the proceeds will go to a great cause!
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Become a Pillar (monthly giver)
Join the “Pillars” monthly giving circle! Simply check “make this a monthly gift” on the donation form here.
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Community Aid Clothing Bins
There are Community Aid bins throughout the area that, when donations from the bin are collected, Community Aid donates money to Bethesda Mission.
Here is a list of those locations:
- Aldersgate UMC, Mechanicsburg
- Hillside Christian Fellowship, Millersburg
- New Covenant Fellowship, Mechanicsburg
- New Life Church, New Cumberland
- Swatara Church of God, Harrisburg
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Memorials & Tributes
Memorials & Tributes are published here. Donors have the opportunity to honor past or present friends, family members, or special events. Donations not only help the guests that are struggling to begin a new life, but are also a lovely way of honoring those important to us, and remembering those who have gone on before us.
Simply select this option when you make your donation here.
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Matching Gifts
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Mail a gift
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Planned Giving
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Material Donations
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Organize a Drive
Take a look at our needs list and choose which items you’d like to collect, then let us know! We’ll help in any way we can.
Here are a few other ideas:
- Host a gift card drive (Amazon, Walmart, Giant, Target, etc)
- Have a canned goods drive at a local business or church
- “Fill a bag.” Invite your friends & family to fill a bag with items from our Needs List!
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Other Websites that help Bethesda
Don’t forget to choose Bethesda Mission as your charity on the following websites:
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Women's Auxiliary
Our Women’s Auxiliary is active in supporting Bethesda Mission in a variety of ways including planning activities for our guests and fundraising. If you’re interested in joining them, please contact Kristina Depew for more information: kdepew@bethesdamission.org / 717-257-4442 x229