When you think of helping a nonprofit, you initially think of donating money or volunteering time as the primary ways to give back. Although these are ways you can support The Magdalen House, there are plenty of other ways to help us reach more alcoholics and their families. From sharing our posts on social media to signing up for the give-back program at your local grocery store, you can begin to make a difference from the comfort of your own home! Here are some other ways to get involved right now:
Follow and Interact with Us on Social Media
One of the simplest ways to make a difference today is to follow us on all social media channels. Our primary focus -within our walls, community, and digitally- is education. Most of the content we create, and share is educational in hopes that an alcoholic or their loved ones will hear the solution and connect with us to get the help they need. Not only does your interaction on our social channels potentially connect us with more people who may want to donate and volunteer, but, more importantly, it allows us to reach newcomers who may benefit from our services. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn today and start interacting!
Invite Friends to Our Upcoming Events
Next time you’re heading to a meeting or attending one of our events, bring a guest! It’s a powerful experience to hear the message in our meetings and inspiring to watch others pick up their anniversary chips at our monthly Birthday Night. There are many fun ways to be in community and fellowship with one another.
Talk About Maggie’s
1 in 12 women, 1 in 8 men, and 1 in 10 adults suffer from alcoholism. You never know if the friend you’re talking to or the coworker, you’re having lunch with knows someone who needs help. You could be the connection they need to find the help they're looking for. Do you have an organization, group, or business you’d like to educate about the disease of alcoholism? You can request a speaker to come to you and your group, where we’ll share our mission, vision, and program information.
Donate House Needs
Donating essential supplies is one of the most impactful ways you can support the women and men we serve. We provide basic food, household items, and toiletries to individuals staying with us in our two-week residential recovery program. Help give these much-needed items by shopping from our house needs list or by hosting a donation drive.
Online Fundraisers
You can start a Facebook or Instagram fundraiser to support The Magdalen House and invite your followers and friends to join you in making a difference. Facebook also allows you to select an organization and invite friends to donate in honor of your birthday. There is no cost to you, and you’re not obligated to contribute yourself.
Shopping Giveback Programs
Shop at Tom Thumb? Organizations like this have give-back programs that allow consumers to make purchases that do some good. Tom Thumb will donate 1% of all sales linked to TMH’s charity number (2088). You can link TMH to your reward card by emailing Good.Neighbor@TomThumb.com. Ask them to link your account to our Good Neighbor number (2088) and be sure to include the phone number you used to set up your account. The best part? It’s no cost to you. Next time you shop, use your Tom Thumb card or phone number. We receive a portion of the sale price on every purchase when you choose The Magdalen House as your nonprofit.
Become a Part of the Auxiliary
Friends and Ambassadors of Maggie’s (FAM) is the official auxiliary group for The Magdalen House. Members serve as mission ambassadors, help educate the community about alcoholism, and support Maggie’s through fundraising, volunteering, donations, advocacy, and gifts-in-kind. Learn more today on our website here.
However you support The Magdalen House, we are extremely grateful. We could not do it without you!
