Dream Big: Give $25 Drive
by Rachel Held
Each year, thousands of Federation members and friends of the Federation contribute before and during National Convention to various funds that support blind people. In 2024, generosity is still needed to fund our great programs. When you give $25 or more between May 16 and July 6, 5:00 p.m. eastern time, you will be entered into the Dream Big: Give $25 Drive Drawing. Each $25 increment is a chance to win.
Why “Dream Big?” Because we know that blindness need not hold you back. One of our members recently shared:
I joined the National Federation of the Blind, and one of their initiatives is promoting STEAM education for all blind persons. Prior to my membership, I was unaware of the blindness perspective and what was possible for blind persons in the visual arts, technology, and beyond. Most importantly, art and technology simultaneously complement one another and allow endless possibilities to emerge. —Joy
We want our community to feel empowered to dream big; and we’ll work with determination so those dreams can be realized. There are no limits to what we can accomplish.
When you contribute to the Dream Big: Give $25 Drive, you’ll be entered to win:
- Roundtrip transportation for two for the 2025 NFB National Convention
- Hotel at the convention
- Registration and banquet tickets for two
- $1,000 in walking-around cash
- Or
- $2,000 cash.
There’s more! This year, thanks to the collaboration among HumanWare, the American Printing House, and the National Federation of the Blind, you may also be entered to win a Monarch Dynamic Tactile Device! With each entry, just indicate that you’d like to also be entered into the Monarch drawing by either checking the box on the Give $25 Drive online form, mentioning it on the phone, or including a note with your check.
New this year: Donations in honor of you! Maybe you want to help the Federation but are not in a position to give. Or you just want more chances to win. Do you have friends or family that want to contribute and give you a chance to win the prize? If they place your name and phone number or email into the field on our Give $25 Drive form, you will be placed into the drawing an additional time for each $25 they give.
The campaign supports several funds:
Kenneth Jernigan Fund: The proceeds from this fund are used to bring attendees to their first national convention and more. It is named for Dr. Jernigan who planned our conventions for more than forty years and who did so much to make them what they are today.
SUN Fund: These funds are being set aside for a rainy day.
White Cane Fund: These dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation to be used where needed most.
tenBroek Fund: These dollars go to the tenBroek Memorial Fund which owns the property at 200 East Wells at Jernigan Place in Baltimore for the benefit of blind people.
How to contribute and qualify:
You must specify a fund to enter the drawing. You can do this by using our Give $25 Drive online donation form at https://nfb.org/Give25Donate, specifying a fund when you phone us, or in the memo if giving by check. Choose one of the funds outlined above. Your donation will be counted for the drawing regardless of which fund you designate. If you are not sure which fund to elect, please select our White Cane Fund as it allows the most flexibility to meet changing organizational needs.
Give to the Dream Big: Give $25 Drive campaign online by using our Give $25 Drive contribution form at https://nfb.org/Give25Donate.
- Give via phone by calling our donation line at 410-659-9314, extension 2430.
- Send a check to National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, 200 East Wells Street Baltimore, MD 21230. Be sure to have #Give25 and the fund you are donating to in the memo, and let us know if you are entering the drawing for the Monarch.
- Note: The drawing is for individuals and is not intended for contributions by divisions, state affiliates, or chapters.
The winner of both drawings will be announced July 8, 2024, at the banquet.
Don’t forget to help us share the Federation with others, and thank you for your generosity!