Chattanooga, TN Fundraising For Schools, Clubs, Churches, Sports

If you’re searching for Chattanooga, TN fundraising opportunities, America’s Thrift Stores make raising money without any upfront cost easy. Our Bags for Bucks program was created for community-minded groups like yours—whether you’re organizing a youth sports team in Hixson, supporting a church outreach in Brainerd, or planning a school event in Lookout Valley.

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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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Simple, Sustainable Fundraising You Can Count On

Bags for Bucks eliminates the need for traditional fundraising tactics like door-to-door sales or event planning. Instead, you collect items your community is ready to let go of, like gently used clothing, shoes, and household goods, and we turn them into funds for your group.

We provide all the materials you need, including donation bags and instructions. You hand them out, your supporters fill them, and once they’re returned to one of our stores, we process the donations and issue payment to your organization. It’s that easy—and it’s always free.

Designed With Chattanooga Groups In Mind

Whether part of a school, ministry, club, or sports organization, this program fits your schedule and mission. Bags for Bucks works just as well for a small homeschool network in East Ridge as it does for a large church in North Chattanooga.

Chattanooga thrives on community action, and this fundraiser lets people contribute without writing a check. It’s a smart way to attract support from families, friends, and neighbors who want to help but may not be able to contribute financially.

How To Launch A Successful Fundraiser With Bags For Bucks

Starting your campaign is simple and flexible. 

Here’s how it works:

  1. Request your free donation bags online
  2. Distribute bags to your group’s supporters
  3. Ask for gently used items—clothing, linens, shoes, books, and small household goods
  4. Drop off filled bags at your nearest participating America’s Thrift Stores location
  5. Your group earns money for each full bag

You can schedule your drive for a week or a month, it’s entirely up to you. Whether it’s part of a seasonal campaign or an ongoing effort, you’ll see results quickly without the burden of managing inventory or payments.

Fundraising That Strengthens Community And Supports Good Causes

Bags for Bucks is more than just a way to raise money—it’s a way to contribute to the greater good. All donations are processed and resold at America’s Thrift Stores, with proceeds supporting important charitable work.

That means your local fundraiser also helps fund addiction recovery services, job readiness programs, and children’s health initiatives across the region. Plus, since we’re keeping gently used items out of landfills, you’re helping protect the Tennessee Valley’s natural beauty. It’s a win-win! 

Why Chattanooga Organizations Prefer Bags For Bucks

Local organizations love this program because it’s:

  • Straightforward and easy to manage
  • Accessible to groups of all sizes
  • Zero cost, with no selling involved
  • Focused on long-term community benefits
  • Backed by a team that’s here to help from start to finish

Groups in downtown Chattanooga, Red Bank, and Signal Mountain have already seen success using this model. Whether it’s to support a school fundraiser or help cover travel costs for a youth team, Bags for Bucks is a trusted solution.

Start Collecting, Start Earning

With Bags for Bucks, you don’t need to spend weeks planning or upfront funding to get started. All you need is a team of caring people and a community willing to clean out their closets for a good cause.

This fundraising aligns with Chattanooga’s community, stewardship, and sustainability values. Let’s turn gently used goods into lasting support for your mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any Chattanooga-based group with a cause can participate. Schools, churches, sports leagues, nonprofit organizations, and scout troops are welcome.

Accepted items include gently used clothing, shoes, books, linens, accessories, and small household items. We do not accept furniture or electronics. The better the item’s condition, the more it helps.

Joining the program is absolutely free. We provide donation bags and resources for zero cost to you. Your group simply distributes, collects, and drops off the bags.

Fill out our request form online to receive your donation bags. Then distribute them to your community, collect the filled bags, and drop them off at a nearby store. We handle the rest.

There’s no set limit. The more full bags your team collects, the more funding you’ll receive. Groups across Tennessee have raised hundreds or even thousands of dollars in just a few weeks.

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