Halloween is about spooks and laughs! It is also a great time to give back to your great community!
Small businesses are being invited to "scare up some change" for Hays County residents in need. This event is a one-day drive to involve small business and their employees in a local-giving initiative for United Way of Hays County.
There's no such thing as too small to make a difference! Small businesses have numerous ways to be involved with United Way.
- Host an annual employee giving campaign
- Make a corporate fully tax-deductible donation
- Host a one-time donation drive amongst employees
- Set up a change collection jar at the cash register
- Host a small fundraiser amongst employees-Make friendly competition out of it by offering incentives such as a jean day or an ice cream social
Small businesses will receive letters with more information about being involved with United Way!
"Scare up some change" Phone Bank Calling Day
Friday, October 25, 11am-12pm, 1pm-2pm
The BIG BOO will be calling you! Volunteers will help "scare up some change" for Hays County residents in need. Volunteers will spend an hour calling small businesses to make a pledge to United Way of Hays County. Small businesses can make a pledge over the phone, by mail, or arrange to have a volunteer pick up on October 31.
"Scare up some change" Small Business Blitz day
Thursday, October 3, 9am- 12pm
On October 31 volunteers will contact or visit small businesses who make a pledge to UWHC. Volunteers are encouraged to wear a costume, to make this the most meaningful Halloween event of the season! Small businesses who opt to have a volunteer pick up donations can expect a visit from the BIG BOO on Halloween.