Community Yard Sale

Overall Cost: $
Complexity: 1

Can also be called a “Treasure sale” because one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Organize a day, contact team members for donations and turn all those “treasures” into American Cancer Society fundraising profit.

Things to Consider

Yard sales are best in the Spring when people are cleaning and looking to get rid of things. Seek out a convenient location with high traffic. Advertise on Social Media.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Craft Show

Do you know someone that is a jewelry maker or wood worker? Gather up these talented folks and host a craft show. Sell spaces and rent tables and chairs. Make

Traveling Dinner

Either at homes or at restaurants, groups gather to sample a multi- course meal at multiple (walking distance, ideally) locations. This could also take the form of a local food

Dunk Tank

Who doesn’t love the chance to dunk their favorite person (or a complete stranger)? Rent a tank and get to dunking! Charge for 1 – 3 chances. Choose a location

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