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Recycling for Fundraising

methodology: recycling_fundraising

By recycling aluminum waste, the organization generates funds for cat care, because converting recyclable materials into revenue provides a sustainable, community-engaged income stream. This strategy leverages everyday waste as a low-barrier fundraising tool, turning environmental responsibility into direct support for animal welfare. Unlike traditional donation appeals, it engages the public through tangible participation—collecting and donating recyclables—creating dual benefits for the environment and feline care.

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organizations running this strategy · 1

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Cat Adoption Services La Gattara
    direct service
    Facilitates cat adoptions, having completed over 215 adoptions between Fall 2020 and Fall 2023, and provides complimentary cat behavior services to adopters.
  • Cat Cafe Operation La Gattara
    direct service
    Operates two cat cafes in downtown Phoenix and North Phoenix, which combine a coffee shop with a lounge featuring adoptable cats.
  • Community Cat Care and TNR Support La Gattara
    direct service
    Organizes events to assist cat owners with behavioral challenges, provides medical care for community cats, and offers training and resources for Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) programs.
  • Community Events and Private Venue Rental La Gattara
    direct service
    Hosts community events such as yoga, trivia nights, and drag bingo at its cat cafes, and offers the cat lounge space for private events and birthday parties.
  • Recycling for Fundraising La Gattara
    direct service
    Partners with Resinate Recycling to collect aluminum waste, with the proceeds directly benefiting the cats in their care.