Photo Credit: Elmhurst Park District
Amazon.com has become a staple in online shopping. The company saw record-breaking sales in 2016, bringing in $43.7 billion in the fourth quarter alone. And now your park foundation or charitable organization can get a piece of the pie.
Last fall, the People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation (PEP) in Elmhurst, Ill., received a letter from Amazon requesting that the foundation join the AmazonSmile program. Unbeknownst to the board, people were out there who wanted to donate to its cause online. At first glance, it might have seemed like a ploy to get bank information. But AmazonSmile is a legitimate way to fundraise for a foundation or local charity every time one shops!
On AmazonSmile, you’ll find the same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to a favorite charitable organization. To date, Amazon has donated more than $46 million to charities all over the world. In order to support your favorite charity, simply log on to smile.amazon.com, select the organization, and then start shopping!