Get Involved!

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There are many ways you can get involved with For Kids' Sake.

Read on and contact us when you find a way that suits you best.

Donations from Friends and Family

  • Make Regular Contributions:
  • Ask your family, friends and colleagues to make an annual or monthly tax-deductible contribution to FKS.

  • Give to FKS in Lieu Gifts:
  • Instead of receiving or giving presents for birthdays/holidays suggest that a donation be made to FKS

  • Host a FKS Birthday Party:
  • Throw a birthday party as a FKS fundraiser; ask for a donation as a gift.

  • Host a FKS “Mixer”:
  • Invite your family, friends and/or colleagues to a FKS fundraising presentation and reception.

    • Local Community Participation

  • “Change for Change” Drive:
  • Ask your child’s school to participate in a FKS “Change for Change” Drive. The Drive begins with a FKS presentation. For two weeks, all the students collect spare change from their families and friends. Often times, classes compete for the most money raised and have a party afterwards.

  • Collect Money with “Bangla Boxes”:
  • Charming recycled boxes are decorated by children and then distributed to local retail stores to use for collecting spare change from customers. In Carbondale, Illinois, many shops have placed a “Bangla Box” next to their cash register. Every two weeks, children who volunteer for FKS visit each store to collect the change. Or simply give a box to a friend or family member to collect change in their home.

  • Passing the Basket:
  • Ask your church or another local church to “pass the basket” for FKS.

  • Zakaat:
  • Donate your `Eid zakaat or ask your masjid to make a collection of `Eid zakaat and donate it to FKS.

  • Community Service Groups:
  • Ask your community service groups, i.e., Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts, Rotary Club, Elks Club, Lions Club, etc... to make a direct donation, or to make FKS a recipient of their fundraising activities.

    • Shopping for For Kids' Sake

  • Do Your On-Line Shopping at iGive.com:
  • Up to 26% of your online purchases can be donated to FKS.

  • Purchase FKS-Sponsored Bangladeshi Handcrafts:
  • Available by request.

  • Sell Bangladeshi Handcrafts at Local Festivals and Craft Fairs:
  • Available by request.

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    Business Donations

  • Talk to Businesses:
  • Ask a business to make a tax-deductible donation.

  • Matching Donations:
  • Many businesses will match an employee’s donation to a not-for-profit organization. If your business does not have an active matching donation program, ask that they start one.

  • Business Profit Sharing:
  • Donate a percentage of your income, or add a nominal fee to your business service fee that can be donated to FKS.

  • Make an In-Kind Contribution:
  • Donate surplus inventory or out-dated equipment. Previous donations have included blankets, video equipment and toys.

    • Organize Your Own Project

  • Teach a Class:
  • Teach a class and donate a percentage of the proceeds to FKS.


  • Organize a Read-a-Thon:
  • Initiate a Read-a-Thon at your child’s school. The children collect pledges from their families and friend to donate a fixed amount for every page they read in a dedicated period of time.

  • Organize a Walk-a-Thon:
  • Raise money through Walk-a-Thon entry fees, pledges and sponsorships from local businesses. Make it a splash and take it city-wide!

  • Organize a Clothing Exchange:
  • Invite your friends to donate their stylish clothes. Set up a boutique and raise funds through entry fees and sale proceeds to be donated to FKS.

  • Host a Benefit Dinner Party:
  • Cook or cater a delicious meal, and raise funds through ticket sales to be donated to FKS.

  • Organize a Benefit Concert:
  • Ask a band to donate the proceeds of their concert to FKS.

    • Donate Your Time and Skills

  • Put your skills to use:
  • Do you have website design, computer graphic, organizational, or event planning skills? Contact FKS.

  • Organize, Volunteer or Donate to a FKS Art Show or Silent Auction:
  • Donate artwork, services or products. Help local school children get involved by donating their artwork. Volunteer to help organize the event.

  • Be a Member of the For Kids' Sake Team:
  • Help with organizing events, administrative tasks or manage a project.

    • Spread the Word

  • Post a Link to the FKS Website on your website or Facebook page:
  • For example: "I support this charity: For Kids’ Sake. Please make a donation at www.forkidssake.net"

  • Send Us Your Contacts:
  • Who do you know who would like to help FKS? Please put us in contact with them.
    • For more information:
    Shema Ruperto, For Kids' Sake Coordinator
    Office: (618) 529-5044, email: forkidssake@dayemi.net