[NFBF-L] Reminder: Florida Statewide Giving Challenge

Florida Statewide Chapter Secretary statewide at nfbflorida.org
Tue May 27 11:16:28 UTC 2025


Hello Statewide Members, Friends, and Supporters,



I hope you are all doing well! I am excited to share a new initiative that
our Statewide Chapter is launching to strengthen our community and fund
important opportunities for our members. The board has identified a need to
boost our treasury, and one of the best ways to do that is through a
donation drive. That is why we are launching the Statewide Giving
Challenge! This is our chance to come together, rally support, and make a
meaningful impact. Below is a summary of the challenge.



Quick Summary – Statewide Giving Challenge!

We’re launching the Statewide Giving Challenge to raise funds and support
our members! Our goal is $2,000, and we’re just $600 away. Here’s how you
can help:

·       Ask friends & family to donate.

·       Start a fundraiser or request donations from businesses.

·       Make a personal contribution if possible.

Where to donate: Zelle (nfbf.statewide at gmail.com) or PayPal (paypal.me/nfbf)

Incentive: The top fundraiser wins a $100 Amazon gift card!

Challenge Dates: March 30 – September 30

Report your donations here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEAreJ54OYLZv7cDLRxux9Igq5Y2450L41q7CQ-VEk2AGy4g/viewform

Let’s work together to make an impact! Full details below.



How Does the Statewide Giving Challenge Work?

It is simple! We are asking all of you—our members and supporters—to help
raise funds by reaching out to your networks. You can participate in
several ways:

·       Ask your friends and family to donate, then send the contributions
to Statewide.

·       Create a Facebook fundraiser or use another donation platform of
your choice and send the proceeds to Statewide.

·       Request donation from a business, nonprofit, or other organization.
If requesting donations from a business, nonprofit, or other organization,
please contact Statewide Chapter president, Z’Leah Liburd, at
nyirah17 at gmail.com for approval to ensure alignment with our mission.

·       Make a personal contribution if you are financially able. Every
dollar counts!



Where to Send the Proceeds

You can submit donations to Statewide using Zelle or PayPal:

Zelle:

Direct: nfbf.statewide at gmail.com

Alternative: treasurer at nfbflorida.org

PayPal:

https://paypal.me/nfbf

Check: Contact treasurer Scott Wilson at S.wilson661 at icloud.com for details
and address

Regardless which payment option you choose, please write in the memo field:
“<your name> statewide donations.”



When Does the Challenge Begin?

Mark your calendars! The Statewide Giving Challenge kicks off on March 30th
and runs through September 30th. That gives us several months to work
together toward our goal. To make things more exciting, we are introducing
an incentive! The member who raises the most donations by the end of the
campaign will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.



Where Will Your Donations Go?

Your generosity will have a direct impact by:

·       Helping members attend the state convention.

·       Supporting additional fundraisers to grow our resources.

·       Funding advocacy efforts, including assisting members in attending
Tallahassee Days.



Our Goal: $2000!

We are about $400 away from hitting our target. With your help, we can
easily surpass it and create even more opportunities for our members. Let
us come together and make it happen!

How to participate and report your donations

We want to track our collective progress and recognize your efforts! Here’s
how you can participate and report the funds you’ve collected:

1.     Collect Donations – Use any of the methods mentioned above.

2.     Submit Donations – Send the proceeds using one of the approved
payment methods.

3.     Report Your Donations – After submitting, fill out this quick form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEAreJ54OYLZv7cDLRxux9Igq5Y2450L41q7CQ-VEk2AGy4g/viewform
to log your contributions.

·       The form will ask for:

·       Your name

·       The amount collected

·       The donation method used (Zelle, PayPal, check, etc.)

·       The donor's name (optional, for tracking business contributions)

·       Any additional comments

·       The form responses will be used to calculate the winner, so it is
important that you fill it after every contribution.



If you have any questions, feel free to email the secretary at
statewide at nfbflorida.org. Thank you for your support. I cannot wait to see
what we accomplish together! Let us get donating and make a difference!



Best,

Jose

Jose Bohorquez, Secretary
Florida Statewide Chapter - National Federation of the Blind of Florida
"We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or our
future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low
expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our
collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of
all blind people."
-- NFB Belief Statement
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