Annual Fundraisers and ways to give
Golf Scramble
Each year Lexington Sister Cities Hosts an Annual Golf Scramble to help raise funds for study abroad and educational exchange programs for local students and teachers. The tournament includes a longest drive and closest to the hole competitions, prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, door prizes, and multiple raffles.
Read all about out 2021 Golf Scramble in the post above!
Halfway to St. Patrick's Day
Lexington Sister Cities hosts the Annual Edward T. Houlihan Halfway to St. Patrick's Day each year in September. This event features live Irish music, Irish Dancers, and a cooking lesson with our very own Mary Parlanti! Additionally, the event is capped off with a Silent Auction. Proceeds go towards our student scholarship fund.
Because of the unprecedented pandemic, we had our 2020 event virtually. You can watch the event on our YouTube page or it is linked on our website home page. Additionally, we were able to host the Silent Auction online. A special thank you to all of our donors and bidders!
Due to the ongoing pandemic, our 2021, 19th Annual Edward T. Houlihan Halfway to St. Patrick's Day celebration will be held online. This year, Lexington Sister Cities will be hosting a virtual silent auction fundraiser. Bidding will start on Friday, September 17th at 12 PM and will last until Monday, September 20th at 12 PM. We would like to give a special thanks to all of our donors. The link to preview and bid on our items can be found on our homepage!
Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
To donate to Lexington Sister Cities for #GivingTuesday, simply click on the donate button at the top of our website.
Kroger Community Rewards
The Kroger Community Rewards Program is an easy way to help Lexington Sister Cities raise money for our programs!
The new Kroger Community Rewards Program allows you to donate money to Lexington Sister Cities just by using your Kroger Plus Card when buying gas or groceries at any Kroger store.
It’s easy! Follow these steps below to create an account and register your Kroger Plus Card:
For those who have not yet enrolled:
First: Create your Kroger Plus card account:
1. Have your Kroger Plus card handy.
2. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com
3. Click on Create an Account. Fill in your information.
4. Click Create Account.
5. Enter your Kroger Plus Card Number or your Alternate ID number (phone number associated with account) & your last name.
6. Click Save.
Second: Register your Kroger Plus card to Lexington Sister Cities:
1. Scroll to the bottom of your account and find Community Rewards. Click Enroll.
2. Fill our your intormation. Click Save.
3. Enter the NPO number for Sister Cities – BF603. Click Search.
4. Select Lexington Sister Cities and click Enroll.
For current enrollees:
Re-Register your Kroger Plus card to Lexington Sister Cities:
1. Log in to your Kroger Plus Card account.
2. Scroll to the bottom of your account and find Community Rewards. Click Enroll.
3. Enter the NPO number for Sister Cities – BF603. Click Search.
4. Select Lexington Sister Cities and click Enroll.
NOTE:
· This fundraiser is no extra cost to you – you still receive all your Kroger Plus points. The money Sister Cities receives comes as an incentive from Kroger.
If you would like Lexington Sister Cities to register your card for you, just send us either:
1. Your Kroger Plus Card number, or
2. Your 10 digit alternate ID (the phone number associate with the account.)
We will send you confirmation that you have been enrolled.
Sign up today to raise money for Lexington Sister Cities!
Amazon Smile
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop with AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. You can choose from over one million organizations to support.
How do I shop with AmazonSmile?
To use AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Android phone within the Settings or Programs & Features menu. On your web browser, you can add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping with AmazonSmile.
How do I activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app?
AmazonSmile is available for Amazon customers with the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on their mobile phone, including Android devices with version 7.0+ or iOS devices with version 12+. To activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app, simply tap on “AmazonSmile” within the Programs & Features menu or Settings and follow the on-screen instructions.
How do I select a charitable organization to support with AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization to receive donations from your future eligible AmazonSmile purchases. We will remember your selected charity whenever you shop at smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile activated in the Amazon Shopping app, and then every eligible purchase you make through AmazonSmile will result in a donation for your selected charity. AmazonSmile will occasionally contact you about donation amounts disbursed to your chosen charity or about the program.
To support Lexington Sister Cities on AmazonSmile, simply type in Lexington Sister Cities for the charitable organization!
