For the past ten years, schools have played a critical role in the success of Roof Sit. Kids raising money for kids results in the donation of thousands of dollars. One hundred percent of the money raised stays right here in our community to support programs at The Community Healing Centers. There are many ways to become involved.

Donations and Challenges

 The easiest, quickest, and most challenging way to participate gives your students the opportunity to raise money from the school and then challenge other schools or similar organizations to take the “lead” and do it in their school. This process is informal, fun, exciting, and a perfect way for youth to be a part of their community. Challenges can be hosted throughout the school between grade-levels or sections of the building. Parents become proud, students are engaged and feel a part of the community, and the community at-large witnesses our youth in action. It’s a win-win situation; and it’s exciting to watch and hear on the radio. In support of raising money in the classroom, Roof Sit has donation boxes and “dollar” cards that allow students to put their name on the card as a way of donation recognition. These dollar cards can be displayed on a wall at school.

Creative Ideas

 Student councils did an excellent job developing special events that raised money, and also built a sense of school pride and commitment to community. Here are some of the themed ideas that schools implemented:

“Quarters for Kids”

 Kids brought in quarters and each classroom collected the donations and then a student team representing the school came to Roof Sit to present the money.

An ice cream carnival

At this event, both the principal and assistant principals took turns serving the kids.

“Bring us your Change”

"Bring us your Change" is probably the easiest event to host...kids brought in money for a change box that is located in the classroom.

Collect returnable cans

Several middle schools capitalized on the ten cent returnable cans. 

Dollars for Donuts

 Many of the middle schools partnered with stores like Harding’s to receive a discount on the price of donuts, which in turn were sold for a dollar.

Tips for Kids

 Held during Roof Sit, Tips for Kids brings back the days of pumping gas for tips. This is a perfect way for high schools to join the effort to raise money for Roof Sit. The event is designed as a service learning component incorporating volunteerism with fund development/public relations experience building. Plus, it is a fantastic way to build team unity - and 100% of the donated funds stay right here in our community. Supplies are provided at the gas station including donation boxes, aprons, instructions, thank you cards and a money bag to carry the donation back to Roof Sit. Students provide their own transportation to the gas station and back to Roof Sit where the money is donated on behalf of your school.