7 Disaster-Relief Fundraisers Using Matching Gifts to Raise More Money

The past few months have seen some of the worst natural disasters in recent memory strike. Between the earthquakes in Mexico and the hurricanes in the Caribbean and southern parts of the United States, there are so many regions and people in need of help.

If you’re considering donating to a fundraising campaign that’s sending money to places such as Puerto Rico, Houston, Mexico City, and the Virgin Islands, you can actually take your gift one step further.

Currently, there are multiple active fundraising campaigns where you have a chance to get your gift matched. That’s right. You can donate to a campaign benefiting a region affected by a recent natural disaster and get that money doubled (and even tripled in some cases).

After doing a bit of research, we’ve identified seven disaster-relief campaigns with matching gift opportunities. Take a look, choose a campaign, donate, and get your gift matched!

1. Greater Together for Disaster Relief
2. The McShane Foundation – Hurricane Harvey Support
3. Hurricane Relief for PacSun Associates
4. Mexico Earthquake’s Relief Fund
5. ACU Employee and Member Disaster Fund
6. Index Fest (Houston) – Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
7. Hope for Houston

Let’s take a look at each campaign individually.

1. Greater Together for Disaster Relief

Here’s what you need to know about “Greater Together for Disaster Relief“:

• What’s the campaign’s goal? This campaign wants to raise $40,000 to provide lighting solutions to those affected by the hurricanes in the Atlantic as well as the individuals impacted by Mexico City’s earthquake.
• What’s the matching gift opportunity? All donations to the campaign will be matched. So, for every dollar you give, Philips Lighting will give another dollar.

2. The McShane Foundation – Hurricane Harvey Support

Here’s what you need to know about “The McShane Foundation – Hurricane Harvey Support“:

• What’s the campaign’s goal? This fundraiser is looking to help Houston rebuild after the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. They’re aiming to raise $50,000.
• What’s the matching gift opportunity? The foundation has agreed to match contributions to the campaign to help increase the impact of their fundraiser.

3. Hurricane Relief for PacSun Associates

Here’s what you need to know about “Hurricane Relief for PacSun Associates“:

• What’s the campaign goal? This is a direct donation account to help out PacSun associates impacted by the hurricanes. It’s goal is to raise $25,000.
• What’s the matching gift opportunity? PacSun will match up to $25,000 total.

4. Mexico Earthquake’s Relief Fund

Here’s what you need to know about “Mexico Earthquake’s Relief Fund“:

• What’s the campaign’s goal? The campaign organizer wants to raise money to help the victims of the recent earthquakes in Mexico. The campaign’s current goal is $10,000, and the money is being donated to an NY-based nonprofit, Project Paz, which has been crucial in the relief effort in Mexico.
• What’s the matching gift opportunity? Through Edrington Americas, this campaign is offering a double match to every donation. In other words, for every dollar donated, Edrington Americas will give two dollars!

5. ACU Employee and Member Disaster Fund

Here’s what you need to know about “ACU Employee and Member Disaster Fund“:

• What’s the campaign’s goal? This campaign was set up to help the employees and members of the Associated Credit Union of Texas. They’re aiming to raise $25,000.
• What’s the matching gift opportunity? The ACU has pledged to match any donations received up to $25,000.

6. Index Fest (Houston) – Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

Here’s what you need to know about “Index Fest (Houston) – Hurricane Harvey“:

• What’s the campaign’s goal? Index Fest wants to help Houston’s recovery effort and has created a fund that offers special incentives to patrons who donate to Harvey recovery efforts.
• What’s the matching gift opportunity? Index Fest is going to match the total donations received up to $5,000.

7. Hope for Houston

Here’s what you need to know about “Hope for Houston“:

• What’s the campaign’s goal? The Texas-based bridal jewelry designer, the Sylvie Collection, is looking to raise $15,000 to aid in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
• What’s the matching gift opportunity? The Sylvie Collection will match all donations up to $15,000.

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As you can see, there are many disaster-relief fundraisers out there right this minute that you can give to and get your gift matched.

Make a donation, and see your money go twice as far!