We’re asking you, our community, to host a breakfast, morning tea or lunch on International Women’s Day (Wed 8 March) or during the month of March to help us raise respect and raise funds to support women and children experiencing domestic violence.
Respect is the building block of all healthy relationships, we’re all responsible for our own words and actions, and can all contribute to a gender equal world this International Women’s Day.
Host a morning tea to raise respect and support Jenny’s Place this International Women’s Day. It’s easy, let’s get started!
Jenny’s Place have been supporting women and children to break free from the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness in the Hunter for over 45 years. Through our work, one thing is certain – Where there’s respect, there’s safety.
By raising respect through our conversations, understanding and interactions with others, as well as raising funds for Jenny’s Place, we can lead the change to a more respectful and equal future. A future where women and children can feel safe, respected and equal in communities free of domestic violence and homelessness.
We’ve put together fundraising ideas below to help you host the perfect Jenny’s Place Raising Respect Morning Tea event.
Host a simple morning tea in your office. Ask for a donation, share and discuss the Raising Respect resources provided.
Find the best office baker by holding a bake-off competition. Ask for a donation to take part.
Whatever you decide to do, get the organisation to dollar match your amazing fundraising efforts.
Host your morning tea, brunch or lunch in the comfort of your own home. Invite your closest friends/family and ask them to donate to attend.
Hold a picnic at the beach or your local park. Ask guests to bring a dish and donate to attend. Add fun games to your event. This is a great get together for the whole family.
Host a larger event for your community. This could be in your local centre or church hall. Add a raffle/auctions or games to make your event interactive.
Hold a breakfast or morning tea bake sale in your school. Ask children to bring a dish and ask for a donation.
Get creative. Ask the children to design a teacup and get the parents to buy the artwork.
Hold a dress-up day and get your school/class dress up for a gold coin donation.
Host an online trivia or bingo night via Zoom or Skype. Ask everyone to donate to attend.
Use zoom to host your morning tea and play some virtual group games. Try Jackbox, Drawful, The Hike or Words-with-friends.
Host an online auction or raffle. Ask local businesses to donate items. Get everyone together online and let the bidding/raffle begin.
To address gender inequality; easy to understand guides are available from the ‘Our Watch’ website to help you work out how gender transformative your initiative is.
Change the Story is the ‘Our Watch’ evidence-based framework to guide a coordinated and effective national approach to preventing violence against women.
Below are some great examples of resources for adults around respect and equality.
Are you ready to start planning? Register and download our Raising Respect Starter Kit Pack
A great way to help with costs and leave more proceeds to go to your fundraising target. Remember, the more items/services that you can get donated or discounted for your event, means the more resources we can fund.
Are a great way to maximise income and provide excitement in the lead-up and during the event. To make your raffle successful, it is important to have prizes that are attractive to your audience (preferable all donated)and at the right ticket price.
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Make your event interactive, entertaining, and a fundraising success by adding games and competitions. There are many to choose from but our hosts’ favourites are head or tails, the coin toss or who has the key?
When deciding if an auction is right for your event, it is important to consider your audience, auction items, and venue. The most common auctions are silent auctions and live auctions.
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