Alexander City, AL Fundraising For Schools, Clubs, Churches, Sports

Finding meaningful and manageable fundraising options can make all the difference in a close-knit community like Alexander City, AL. America’s Thrift Stores offers a free, impactful way to support your school, church, or community group through our Bags for Bucks program. With no upfront costs or product selling, your team can turn gently used donations into real dollars to fund the most important causes.

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Let’s Make Fundraising Easy!

How It Works

Collect donated items, get paid by weight, and support local charities—it’s that simple!

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Fundraising That Works For Your Busy Team

Traditional fundraisers often demand more time and effort than many groups can manage. With Bags for Bucks, there are no tickets to sell, no inventory to track, and no financial risk. You simply gather what your supporters are ready to part with—clothing, shoes, and small items they no longer need.

  • We send you free donation bags
  • You hand them out to friends, families, and neighbors
  • They fill the bags with gently used items
  • You return the bags to your nearest America’s Thrift Store
  • Your group gets paid for every full qualifying bag

It’s that simple—and it’s completely free to run.

Support From The Heart Of Alexander City

Community means everything here. From Lake Martin to the heart of downtown, local schools, churches, and clubs work hard to serve others. Bags for Bucks is designed to help groups like yours thrive, offering a flexible way to meet your fundraising goals while promoting environmental responsibility and charitable giving.

This program works exceptionally well for:

  • Church outreach and youth programs
  • School PTOs, classrooms, and field trips
  • Youth sports teams, cheer squads, and booster clubs
  • Nonprofit organizations and civic groups
  • Scouts, homeschool co-ops, and fine arts programs

All you need is a group with a cause and a community willing to pitch in.

How To Start A Bags For Bucks Drive In Alexander City

Setting up a fundraiser with Bags for Bucks is quick and tailored to your needs. Whether you want to collect for one weekend or several weeks, the timeline is entirely up to you.

Steps to launch:

  • Request free donation bags through our online form
  • Distribute bags to participants in your church, school, or neighborhood
  • Ask for clean, gently used items like clothing, shoes, books, and linens
  • Drop off the filled bags at your local America’s Thrift Store
  • Receive funds based on the number of qualifying bags returned

We handle all sorting, processing, and resale so you can focus on organizing and collecting.

Giving Back While Raising Funds

What makes Bags for Bucks unique is that it does more than raise money—it supports local causes and protects the environment. Donated items are either resold in our stores or responsibly recycled, helping to reduce landfill waste and support sustainable practices.

In addition, a portion of all proceeds from our store sales is shared with our charity partners. These include organizations dedicated to healthcare for children, addiction recovery, and workforce development. So while your group benefits directly, your impact extends even further across the region.

Why Alexander City Groups Prefer Bags For Bucks

Organizations across Alexander City are choosing Bags for Bucks because it’s not just easy—it works.

Benefits include:

  • No cost to get started
  • No sales, orders, or money handling
  • Suitable for any group size
  • Reliable and repeatable fundraising option
  • Supports your group and the greater community causes

Whether you’re fundraising near Benjamin Russell High School or planning a church initiative off Highway 22, Bags for Bucks helps you reach your goals without the stress.

Start Your Free Fundraiser Today

If your organization is ready for a more innovative way to raise funds, now is the time to take action. At America’s Thrift Stores, Bags for Bucks offers everything you need to run a successful, no-cost campaign that benefits your group and community.

Request your free donation bags today and start turning gently used goods into meaningful support for your cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any community-based group in Alexander City—schools, teams, churches, nonprofits, and clubs—is welcome to participate.

We accept gently used clothes, shoes, linens, books, and small household goods. Please don’t donate large furniture or electronics.

No, Bags for Bucks is a completely free fundraising program. We provide the bags at no cost, and you earn money from each full bag returned.

You can launch your fundraiser as soon as you receive your bags. Many groups start collecting within a few days of sign-up.

Your earnings depend on how many full bags you collect. With good community involvement, groups often raise several hundred dollars or more.

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