PAST FUNDRAISERS
Summer 2024
Single-Origin Coffee Bean Fundraiser: Through a small coffee company (Luna Maki) we sold fresh coffee beans that had a double impact. The most of the product costs of the beans went to support farmers in reaching organic and sustainable goals in their farms in Honduras. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: $83!
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March 2024
March 2024 March Madness Fundraiser: ​Our organization arranged a March Madness bracket tournament. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: $216!
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November 2023
Geography Virtual Trivia Fundraiser: The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money raised: $200!
September 2023
Fantasy Football Fundraiser: Our organization arranged one fantasy football league with 14 total participants! The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: Over $370!
July & August 2023
Popcorn fundraiser: Through a local small popcorn shop (Keith's Kettle Corn) and a larger popcorn company (Double Good) we sold popcorn with 50% of the sale going to our initiatives. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: Over $450!
June 2023
Book Drive! We hosted a book drive for Salvation Army who collect various goods in order to benefit its Adult Rehabilitation Centers which offer a fresh start for those battling drug and alcohol addiction, providing them with the support and hope needed to rebuild their lives. In our June book drive we collected books and donated them to a local Salvation Army center.
Organizers: Asher Dahlke
Donation: 174 Books!
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March 2023
March 2023 March Madness Fundraiser: ​Our organization arranged a March Madness bracket tournament. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: $225!
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February 2023
Black History Month Virtual Trivia Fundraiser: The money raised went towards the causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money raised: Over $125!
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September 2022
September 2022 Fantasy Football Fundraiser: Our organization arranged a fantasy football leagues with twelve total participants! The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: $435!
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August 2022
VJD Running Summer Challenge: Thanks to all the runners who joined this great event! The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizer: Asher Dahlke
Money raised: $150!
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July 2022
4th of July Virtual Fundraiser: The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money raised: $165!
March 2022
March 2022 March Madness Fundraiser: ​Our organization arranged a March Madness bracket tournament. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: $170!
February 2022
February 2022 Pop-up Popcorn Fundraiser: ​Our organization held a fundraiser from February 3rd through February 7th. We collaborated with Double Good in order to sell popcorn to raise money for our cause. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: Over $450!
November 2021
November 2021 Kahoot Tournament: ​Our organization held a fundraiser on November 19th. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: Over $50!
October 2021
October 2021 Kahoot Tournament: ​Our organization held a fundraiser on October 29th. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: $300!
September 2021
September 2021 Movie Fundraiser: Our organization partnered with Bow Tie Cinemas Marquis 16, a local movie theater located in Trumbull, Connecticut, to rent out a theater in order to raise money for our non-profit. Through this partnership, we not only supported a local movie theater but raised money for VJD Initiatives. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: Over $60!
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September 2021 Fantasy Football Fundraiser: Our organization arranged three different fantasy football leagues with twenty-eight total participants! The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Asher Dahlke
Money Raised: $777.42!
July/August 2021
July/August 2021 Spices Fundraiser: ​Our organization partnered with a small business called The Spice House. We sold their spices and over 50% of the sales went toward our organization. By partnering with this small business, we not only supported small businesses during the pandemic, but also raised money for VJD Initiatives. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel and Devan Patel
Money Raised: Over $600!
June 2021
June 2021 Subway Fundraiser: ​Our organization held a fundraiser on June 29th in a Subway at 1449 east 57th street, Chicago Illinois. Our organization held games inside the space, where customers donated for a chance to win a free small drink, bag of chips, or cookie. Our organization reimbursed the subway for the items. Additionally, a portion of the sales made that day went to our non-profit. We also partnered with a small business called The Spice House to sell spices for our non-profit. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel, Devan Patel, and Vir Patel
Money Raised: Over $550!
April 2021
April 2021 Kahoot Tournament: ​Our organization held a fundraiser on April 23rd. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel and Devan Patel
Money Raised: $313.15!
March-April 2021
March-April 2021 Socks Fundraiser: Our organization held a fundraiser during the months of March and April. We collected and subsequently donates socks to Soldiers’ Angels. If you would like to find more information about Soldiers' Angels please visit Initiatives page.​
Organizers: Jai Patel and Devan Patel
Socks Donated: 149 pairs worth about $300!
March 2021
March 2021 Frito-Lay Raffle: Our organization held a fundraiser during the month of March. We raffled off 6 coupons, together worth ~$25, for Frito-Lay. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel and Devan Patel
Money Raised: Over $75!
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January 2021
January 2021 Popcorn Fundraiser: Our organization held a fundraiser during the month of January. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel and Devan Patel
Money Raised: Over $450!
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December 2020
December 2020 Family Kahoot Tournament: ​Our organization held a fundraiser on December 18th. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel and Devan Patel
Money Raised: Over $270!
November 2020
November 2020 Kahoot Tournament: ​Our organization held a fundraiser on November 20th. The money raised went towards causes found on the Initiatives page. We would like to thank all those who participated in this fundraiser.
Organizers: Jai Patel and Devan Patel
Money Raised: Over $150!
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October 2020
October 2020 10k Bike: Our organization held a fundraiser on October 10th. Jai and Devan participated in a 10k bike ride to raise money for causes found on the Initiatives page.
Organizers: Jai Patel and Devan Patel
Money Raised: $1600!