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<h3 data-end="535" data-start="463" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Help Us Raise $10,000 to Empower Youth &amp; Celebrate Our Educators</h3>The Toast for Teachers Bar Crawl isn&rsquo;t just a party&mdash;it&rsquo;s a purpose.This annual event is a free, city-wide celebration to uplift our hardworking educators and build stronger connections across our community. But behind the fun is a powerful fundraising goal: we&#39;re raising $10,000 to expand our youth education programs, teacher appreciation initiatives, and student entrepreneurship experiences. This goal directly supports Big Ideas Foundation&rsquo;s mission of empowering youth in underserved communities to become leaders and change-makers through hands-on learning, real-world entrepreneurship, and community engagement. <hr data-start="1169" data-end="1172" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="1207" data-start="1174" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Why Your Donation Matters</h3><ul data-end="1534" data-start="1209" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1279" data-start="1209" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$25 helps pay for services and resources for students.&nbsp;</li><li data-end="1347" data-start="1280" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$50 sponsors some of our student events and community fundraisers we host.</li><li data-end="1438" data-start="1348" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$100 provides mentorship support, scholarships, and leadership training for student entrepreneurs.</li><li data-end="1534" data-start="1439" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$500+ allows us to host free workshops, panels, programs and other events in Kansas City Public Schools.</li></ul>No gift is too small&mdash;and every dollar gets us closer to creating more opportunities, deeper impact, and better outcomes for the students and communities we serve. If just 400 people donated $25, we&rsquo;d reach our $10,000 goal. <hr data-start="1766" data-end="1769" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="1821" data-start="1771" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Monthly Giving: Big Impact, Low Commitment</h3>Can&rsquo;t make a one-time donation at that level? Consider becoming a monthly donor. A recurring donation of $10/month helps sustain programs all year long. Imagine the impact if 1,000 people gave just $10/month&mdash;we&rsquo;d eliminate major financial barriers and expand our reach tenfold. <hr data-start="2110" data-end="2113" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="2143" data-start="2115" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Where the Money Goes</h3>Your support funds:<ul data-end="2440" data-start="2165" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2204" data-start="2165" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Free educational events like this one</li><li data-end="2254" data-start="2205" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Youth entrepreneurship programs and internships</li><li data-end="2302" data-start="2255" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Stipends for student presenters and panelists</li><li data-end="2341" data-start="2303" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Field trips and cultural experiences</li><li data-end="2393" data-start="2342" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer coordination and curriculum development</li><li data-end="2440" data-start="2394" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Teacher appreciation and educator engagement</li></ul><hr data-start="2442" data-end="2445" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="2466" data-start="2447" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Our Mission</h3>Big Ideas Foundation exists to empower young people in underserved communities to become leaders and change-makers through innovative education, real-world learning, and community engagement.We are proud to host this annual event to uplift educators, connect communities, and raise essential funds that directly support our students&rsquo; futures.<hr data-start="2814" data-end="2817" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="2839" data-start="2819" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Ways to Give</h3>We accept donations through:<ul data-end="3038" data-start="2870" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2915" data-start="2870" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Zeffy (preferred)</li><li data-end="2928" data-start="2916" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">PayPal -&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2928" data-start="2916" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6UYGXHE9C2MNQ" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6UYGXHE9C2MNQ</a></li></ul></li><li data-end="2942" data-start="2929" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">CashApp -<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2942" data-start="2929" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Request QR Code from Volunteers</li></ul></li><li data-end="2954" data-start="2943" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Venmo<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2954" data-start="2943" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Request QR Code From Volunteers</li></ul></li><li data-end="2987" data-start="2955" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Check or Cash&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2987" data-start="2955" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mail Funds directly to: Big Ideas Foundation, 4329 Troost Avenue, Unit B, Kansas City, MO 64110</li></ul></li></ul>You can also join our volunteer team or sign up for recurring support. Every contribution&mdash;of time, money, or resources&mdash;pushes us closer to our mission. Volunteer Sign Up Form:&nbsp; <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://form.jotform.com/251963982839173" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://form.jotform.com/251963982839173</a>

On behalf of everyone at Big Ideas Foundation, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. Your support plays a vital role in helping us achieve our mission of empowering young people in underserved communities through innovative educational programs and community engagement. Your ImpactThanks to your contribution, we are one step closer to our goal of transforming society through education. Your donation directly supports our efforts to provide essential resources and opportunities for young leaders to thrive and make a difference. Get InvolvedWe invite you to deepen your involvement with our cause. Consider becoming a volunteer and sharing your expertise in business, entrepreneurship, community engagement, nonprofit management, or other areas. Additionally, please help spread the word about our mission to your friends and family. Together, we can build a brighter future. Stay ConnectedWe host various events around Kansas City, aimed at bridging the entrepreneurial and educational networks. We would love to see you at our upcoming events and continue this journey with you. Once again, thank you for your generosity and commitment to making a difference. If you have any questions or would like to get more involved, please don't hesitate to contact us. With gratitude, Dontavious Young, CEO & Founder<a href="mailto:bigideasfoundation@gmail.com" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">bigideasfoundation@gmail.com</a>(816) 778-1488

Thank you for fundraising with us this year again! Here is more information.

Help Us Raise $10,000 to Empower Youth &amp; Celebrate Our EducatorsThe Toast for Teachers Bar Crawl isn’t just a party—it’s a purpose.This annual event is a free, city-wide celebration to uplift our hardworking educators and build stronger connections across our community. But behind the fun is a powerful fundraising goal: we're raising $10,000 to expand our youth education programs, teacher appreciation initiatives, and student entrepreneurship experiences. This goal directly supports Big Ideas Foundation’s mission of empowering youth in underserved communities to become leaders and change-makers through hands-on learning, real-world entrepreneurship, and community engagement. <hr />Why Your Donation Matters<ul><li>$25 helps pay for services and resources for students. </li><li>$50 sponsors some of our student events and community fundraisers we host.</li><li>$100 provides mentorship support, scholarships, and leadership training for student entrepreneurs.</li><li>$500+ allows us to host free workshops, panels, programs and other events in Kansas City Public Schools.</li></ul>No gift is too small—and every dollar gets us closer to creating more opportunities, deeper impact, and better outcomes for the students and communities we serve. If just 400 people donated $25, we’d reach our $10,000 goal. <hr />Monthly Giving: Big Impact, Low CommitmentCan’t make a one-time donation at that level? Consider becoming a monthly donor. A recurring donation of $10/month helps sustain programs all year long. Imagine the impact if 1,000 people gave just $10/month—we’d eliminate major financial barriers and expand our reach tenfold. <hr />Where the Money GoesYour support funds:<ul><li>Free educational events like this one</li><li>Youth entrepreneurship programs and internships</li><li>Stipends for student presenters and panelists</li><li>Field trips and cultural experiences</li><li>Volunteer coordination and curriculum development</li><li>Teacher appreciation and educator engagement</li></ul><hr />Our MissionBig Ideas Foundation exists to empower young people in underserved communities to become leaders and change-makers through innovative education, real-world learning, and community engagement.We are proud to host this annual event to uplift educators, connect communities, and raise essential funds that directly support our students’ futures.<hr />Ways to GiveWe accept donations through:<ul><li>Zeffy (preferred)</li><li>PayPal - <ul><li><a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6UYGXHE9C2MNQ" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6UYGXHE9C2MNQ</a></li></ul></li><li>CashApp -<ul><li>Request QR Code from Volunteers</li></ul></li><li>Venmo<ul><li>Request QR Code From Volunteers</li></ul></li><li>Check or Cash <ul><li>Mail Funds directly to: Big Ideas Foundation, 4329 Troost Avenue, Unit B, Kansas City, MO 64110</li></ul></li></ul>You can also join our volunteer team or sign up for recurring support. Every contribution—of time, money, or resources—pushes us closer to our mission. Volunteer Sign Up Form:  <a href="https://form.jotform.com/251963982839173" target="_blank">https://form.jotform.com/251963982839173</a>

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Toast For Teachers! Big Bar Crawl Fundraiser 2025

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