What you're looking for
is a name, NOT a long list of potential recipients. You'll want the
organization you're dealing with to come up w/ a short list or possibly
pick the recipient for you. You're going to be part of a collaborative
effort of local organizations to make this project happen.
There's a little bit of legwork you'll need to do on your end but think of
it this way - the more people you speak with about this project, the more
people come to know your company in a positive light. Freely hand out business
cards but don't make it a sales call. When another (paying) project comes
up, maybe they remember you first.
Here is a partial list of
places to start looking:
- Google “charitable
organization” and “your area” for a list of potential
organizations that might already have info on folks in need of
a ramp
- Homes
For Our Troops - A non-profit organization that helps wounded
veterans by building homes or outfitting existing homes for disabled
access
- Contact your local Vet
center (or one in a nearby town/city) about building a ramp for
a disabled vet
- If you attend one, ask
around in your church.
- If you belong to a networking
organization, ask around there about folks who could use a ramp.
- I am a member of
our local
HBA, if you belong to a similar organization, contact
me about creating a Ramp-a-Thon Committee. I can help
you present a plan to build multiple ramps through your HBA.
- Make-A-Wish - Find
a local chapter here
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Find
a local council here
- Contact your local Senior
and Disabled Services office. They would already have lists of
people who need a ramp.
- Contact your local school
system and speak w/ someone in Special Needs (Special Ed). They
would have some insight into local kids who might need a ramp.
- Disabled American Veterans
- Find
your local National Service Office here
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Find a local
office here
- Wounded
Warrior Project - A non-profit organization that helps wounded
veterans
- Your local media stations
(radio, tv) may also have outreach programs set up
Why don't you set
up an online application to find recipients?
Short answer,
there's no manpower to take on a task of that size.
Local organizations
already have systems in place, they already know folks who could
use our help. No sense in reinventing the wheel.
Besides, getting
to know organizations local to you will only benefit you in the
long run. People in your area will get to know your company, what
you stand for, what your character is like. You'll have more local
flavor for media coverage and quite possibly, more contacts w/
your local media. If we set up a request form online, it makes
the process a lot more impersonal and at this stage of the game,
impractical.
Builders, a great way to
get into the conversation would be to join the thread
at contractortalk.com. This where we'll informally discuss the
various aspects of this project.
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