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Ready to spread the word? Use these easy, ready-to-share templates to rally your friends and family and help turn your miles into meals and meaningful support for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Sample Fundraising Email

Subject: I'm fundraising for Father Joe’s Villages 25th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Hi [Name],

I'm excited to be participating in the 25th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K with Father Joe's Villages—and this year, I'm going one step further by fundraising!

For 25 years, this Thanksgiving tradition has brought our community together to help provide nutritious meals and hope to neighbors experiencing homelessness. Every dollar raised supports Father Joe's Villages Food Services Program, helping provide meals to people who need them most.

Would you consider making a donation to my fundraising page? Every gift, big or small, makes a difference!

[INSERT FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]

Thank you for supporting me and helping make this 25th anniversary celebration especially meaningful!

[Your Name]

Sample Text Message

Hi [Name]! I'm participating in the 25th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K with Father Joe's Villages, and I'm fundraising to help provide nutritious meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness. Would you consider making a donation to my page? Every gift helps!

[FUNDRAISING LINK] Thank you for supporting me! 🦃 

Sample Social Media Posts

Post 1 – Announce Your Fundraiser

I'm doing more than running this Thanksgiving—I’m fundraising! 🦃🏃‍♀️

I'm participating in the 25th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K with Father Joe's Villages and raising funds to help provide nutritious meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness.

For 25 years, this community tradition has helped make a difference. I'd love your support as I work toward my fundraising goal!

Donate here: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]

#ThanksgivingDay5K #FatherJoesVillages 

Post 2 – Share Your Why

Why am I participating in the Thanksgiving Day 5K?

Because everyone deserves access to a warm, nutritious meal—and because I believe our community can make a difference when we come together.

This year, I'm celebrating the 25th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K by fundraising for Father Joe's Villages Food Services Program. Every dollar helps provide meals to neighbors experiencing hunger and homelessness.

Will you join me in making an impact? ❤️

[FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]

#ThanksgivingDay5K #EveryGiftMatters #FatherJoesVillages

Post 3 – Milestone/Progress Update

I'm getting closer to my fundraising goal! 🎉

Thanks to everyone who has supported my 25th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K fundraiser so far. Your generosity is helping provide nutritious meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness through Father Joe's Villages.

I'm [X%/$X] of the way to my goal! Can you help me get there?

[FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]

#ThanksgivingDay5K #25Years #EveryGiftMatters

Post 4 – Last Call

Thanksgiving is almost here! 🦃

I'm making my final push toward my Thanksgiving Day 5K fundraising goal. If you've been thinking about donating, now is the perfect time!

Every dollar helps Father Joe's Villages provide nutritious meals to neighbors experiencing hunger and homelessness.

Help me cross the finish line: [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK]

Thank you for being part of my team! ❤️

#ThanksgivingDay5K #FatherJoesVillages #TurnMilesIntoMeals