Accomplishments to-date:

• Recruited & developed a Fundraising Committee Community Outreach membership drive inviting interested community members to “Join Us and Support the Fight.”

• Hosted Annual Shrimp Boil Fundraisers.

• Hosted Celebrate Freedom in downtown Houma.

• Offered branded WTPBC items for sales revenue (t-shirts, hats, mugs, tumblers, towels).

• Established a giving program for memorial donations in lieu of flowers.

Goals:

• Build a network of local sponsors for community events.

• Establish a planned development of fundraising.

• Institute an annual mail-out fundraising campaign.

• Track volunteer hours in community.

• Build partnerships with community-minded organizations (Elks, Hope Restored, Local Food Banks).

• Oversee grant writing efforts of WTPBC and assist in networking with major donors and foundations.

• Advertise for business sponsors through website and recognition of sponsors at meetings.

Needs: Grant writers and volunteers