The WHY I LIFT Campaign is an annual grassroots campaign in which all LIFT volunteers, staff, and supporters across the country share their story of why they LIFT, share the LIFT mission with their friends, family, and colleagues, and raise funds to support their work.
Check out LIFT-Somerville's Meredith Dworkin and her reason why she LIFTs:
My involvement with LIFT has changed my view on poverty. I used to be able to rationalize it – poor people did something to deserve it, they made bad decisions, they aren’t trying hard enough to get a job. I had these views because I never had relationships with people in these situations. Now, however, I know that is not the case. These people are trying their hardest to escape poverty and its associated issues – homelessness, hunger, illiteracy, lack of health care – but they face many obstacles.
I am thankful for the education my clients have given me on these issues. My time at LIFT has confirmed my interest in going into public service. Though I do not know what exactly I want to do, I do know that I want to help improve the lives of the millions of families who struggle with domestic poverty.The problems facing our country do scare me, and I am concerned about our future. LIFT, though, is my way of doing something about it. But LIFT cannot operate without the support of generous individuals. I share as a way for you to get to know what I have been doing this year. If you feel compelled to support LIFT, make a donation. I would really appreciate it.
Want to tell the world why you LIFT? Follow the simple instructions below to get started.
STEP ONE:
Create your LIFT page
www.firstgiving.com/LIFT
- Click on the "Get Started" button.
- Choose the appropriate LIFT office.
- Create an account and fill in your details. No spam, rest assured!
- Choose the appropriate team by clicking on the link labeled "Show All Team Names."
- Assign a name to your indivual giving page (e.g. www.firstgiving.com/amybaker2)
STEP TWO:
Edit your story
- Use the text box to fill in your personal story about why you LIFT. It can be about your work with particular client (please respect client privacy), a project you lead, or a discovery you learned in your LIFT experience-- it's up to you!
- Change the picture to one that represents your experience at LIFT.
- Set a meaningful fundraising goal. Whether it is $50, $250, or $1,000, be ambitious, but do what feels achievable.
- Edit your thank you response. An email with this text will be sent to every person who donates to LIFT on your behalf.
STEP THREE:
Let people know!
- Email your family and friends and let them know why you LIFT.
- Spread the word about your page on Facebook and Twitter.
- Share your story with everyone you know so that the important work you do can be expanded!
