The Florence Nightingale Challenge is a friendly competition among area businesses to raise financial support for Manna through company fundraisers. In the spirit of Florence Nightingale, a celebrated social reformer, we encourage local companies to host fun, creative fundraisers to help neighbors in need. Whether you raise $10 or $10,000, your service makes a difference in our community. Join the Challenge today!
- Ask colleagues, employees or customers for fundraiser ideas. Have fun brainstorming!
- Plan your fundraiser details and mail this completed form to Manna.
- Our Media Sponsor, The Reporter, will highlight this Challenge with a feature May ad and story. Individual fundraisers will be spotlighted through print and/or online promotion.
- This Challenge is year-round, from June 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019. Hold your fundraiser anytime during the year!
- Please let Manna know if you would like a representative to attend your fundraiser. We would welcome the opportunity to lend our support and share our mission with participants.
- Manna will announce Challenge winners at the closing awards ceremony.
Need a fundraiser idea? We have some to share…
- Start casual Fridays at the office with $5 per week to participate.
- Donate 10% of your sales for one day, one month or more.
- Host a basketball tournament or start a softball league with participation fees supporting Manna.
- Coordinate an employee pot luck and collect donations.
- Host a charitable golf outing or fun run.
- Raffle off an extra personal day, a gift card or fun prize to help Manna.
- Launch a Facebook campaign and donate $1 for each new “like.”
- Create an employee or client contest – be creative
- Don’t have time? Raffle off an extra personal day, a gift card, etc.
- Manna can customize donation portal just for your company, as another way for your employees to give that will go towards your fundraising activity.
For more information, please review the 2018-2019 Florence Nightingale Challenge materials or contact Maureen Plover at maureen@mannaonmain.org or 215-855-5454, ext 25. Thank you!
Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Challenge winner,
Nationwide Insurance Harlseysville
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12th Annual Florence Nightingale Challenge Participants
These local businesses have stepped up to the challenge of helping to end hunger in our community. Please support their events and campaigns. Together, we can feed and care for more neighbors in need!
Upcoming Events (see event details under their name below):
309 Auto Tags
Stop by 309 Auto Tags, 120 Bethlehem Pike Suite 101, Colmar, for all your auto needs and support Manna at the same time! There is a collection can in their office for your spare change!
Advantage Real Estate
Check back soon to see what Advantage Real Estate will be doing for the challenge this year
Allstate Insurance
Allstate employees give their time at Manna which is matched by an Allstate grant. The group will be volunteering at Manna in the winter.
BZ Orthodontics
For every new patient starting treatment in November, BZ Orthodontics will donate $100 to Manna in the new patients name.
Clean House Recycling, LLC
Donate your old clothing to Clean House Recycling and they will turn that into cash donate to Manna. Be on the lookout for the big green bins to drop your clothes in! 1691 Bethlehem Pike, Hatfield
Dr. Drill Instructor Program
Since joining FNC, the individuals involved in the Dr. Drill program have a house party and raise funds for Manna.
Frank’s Pizza
Drop by for some yummy food and donate your spare change to Manna – the collection can is on the counter by the register. 802 W Main Street, Lansdale
Friendly Food Mart
Pick up last minute items from Friendly Food Mart and drop some change into the Manna collection can located at the register 801 W Main Street, Lansdale
Golden Scissors
Golden Scissors has not decided what they will be doing this year. Check back for details alter.
Harmony Promotional Solutions
Harmony Promotional Solutions donates to Manna throughout the year to help fulfill our mission of ending hunger in the North Penn region.
High Note Vocals Voice Studio
High Note Vocal will be having another benefit concert for Manna! The date and time is still TBD.
Hollywood Nails and Spa
Head to Hollywood Nails for a manicure and donate to Manna. Our collection can is by the register at the front door, 809 W Main Street, Lansdale
Lansdale Business Center
Lansdale Business Center, along with Montgomery United Soccer Club, held their Pets R People Too event on June 13, 2018. 650 N Cannon Avenue, Lansdale
Lansdale Massage Therapy and Wellness
15% of proceeds from a months ceramics classes will be donated to Manna. Month of donations TBD. 203 N. Broad Street, Lansdale
Minuteman Press
Have all your printing done at Minuteman and donate your spare change to Manna. Our collection can can be found on the front counter near the register. 427 W Main Street, Lansdale
Mo Better Entertainment
Money will be collected during live performances. Details on live performances can be found here.
Montgomery United Soccer Club
Montgomery United Soccer Club, along with Lansdale Business Center, held their Pets R People Too event on June 13, 2018. 650 N Cannon Avenue, Lansdale
North Penn Art
TBD. 720 S Broad Street, Lansdale
The North Pennsmen Barbershop Chorus
The North Pennsmen Barbershop Chorus will be having a concert with the Liberty Belles on Sunday, October 14. More details to follow. PO Box 1401, Lansdale, PA 19446
North Wales Family Pharmacy
Use North Wales Family Pharmacy for all your prescription needs and donation to Manna at the same time. They’ll treat you like family when you drop by! 107 S Main Street, North Wales
Olce Pizza Grille
Every fall, Olce celebrates their birthday by donating to Manna! 100% of all the days sales on the decided day is donated to Manna. This year’s event date is TBD. 401 Skippack Pike, Cedars
Pedallers Bike Shop
Head into Pedallers Bike Shop for all your biking needs and to donate to Manna. The collection can is right by the register so you can’t miss it! 807 W Main Street, Lansdale
Philly Pretzel Factory
Grab a delicious Philly pretzel and donate to Manna. The collection can is located in between the case of pretzels and the register. 330 W Main Street, Lansdale
PJ Auto Parts
Need to pick up a part for your car? Don’t forget to donate to Manna while you’re paying for your items. The Manna collection can is near the register at PJ’s. 820 W Main Street, Lansdale
PRA Health Services
Check back soon to see what fundraiser PRA will be holding for Manna!
Print Shop USA
The guys over at The Print Shop will be creating a Manna t-shirt. Check back to see when and where you can purchase it.
QNB Bank
Employees at the bank will be able to wear jeans on Friday for a small donation to Manna!
RamsRX Pharmacy
RamsRX Pharmacy, located at 801 W Main Street, Lansdale, has Manna collection can on their counter. When you are in picking up your prescriptions consider making a donation to Manna!
Rita’s Water Ice
Rita’s Water Ice at 214 N Broad Street in Lansdale will be holding a fundraising night on September 5, 2018 from 6-9pm. Come out for water ice and support Manna on Main Street!
Swirled Peace
Drop in for coffee or frozen yogurt and donate your leftover change to Manna. The collection can is located near the register in the front of the building. 711 W. Main Street, Lansdale
Total Body Rehab
Dr. Chris Cianci and his colleagues haven’t decided how they will be supporting Manna this year. Check back soon for an update. 1101 S Broad Street Lansdale, PA 19446
Vinny’s Pizzarama
Please check back to see how Vinny’s Pizzarama will be fundraising for Manna!
West Point Deli Plus
Stop in for a sandwich on your way to work and drop some extra change into the Manna collection can! The can is located by the register for your convenience. 794 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale
Yanni’s Gyro
We’ll see you at Yanni’s for some traditional Greek food! While you’re there, support Manna by dropping your extra change in the collection can by the register!
