Participation is open to all individuals who support Trellis for Tomorrow’s mission and are committed to raising funds for the organization’s initiatives. Team Owners must be associated with a Trellis for Tomorrow Food for All Partner Garden or be approved by Trellis for Tomorrow if not associated with a partner garden.

To start a team for the Annual Garden Challenge, you need to complete the Garden Captain Interest form. This form will gather essential information and help us create your team fundraising page. Once you’ve submitted the form, our staff will get in touch with you to guide you through the process of setting up your team and provide any necessary support.

All funds raised through the Annual Garden Challenge will go towards Trellis for Tomorrow’s Resilient Communities Fund. This fund supports all Trellis programs and initiatives, helping us achieve our overall mission of building sustainable and resilient communities. The funds are used to develop and expand our programs, including youth educational programming, gardening programming, and food access initiatives.

For non-profit partners that wish to participate in the Garden Challenge, the funds raised, minus 10% for fees and administrative costs, will be disbursed back to the organization. This ensures that the funds raised directly benefit the partner organization’s programs and align with their specific mission and goals.

Yes, participants are permitted to use Trellis for Tomorrow’s branding materials and approved messaging when promoting their fundraising efforts. Any modifications to the organization’s branding and messaging must be approved in writing by Trellis for Tomorrow’s designated representative.

Goals can be set by Garden Captains on the team fundraising page. Participants are encouraged to set a fundraising goal that aligns with their capabilities and aspirations. The goal should be reasonable and attainable, considering the participant’s network and available resources.

No, Trellis for Tomorrow will provide participants with an approved online fundraising platform to create team fundraising pages. Participants are required to use the approved platform provided by Trellis for Tomorrow and comply with its terms and conditions.

Yes, Trellis for Tomorrow recognizes that participants may receive offline donations in the form of cash, checks, or other non-electronic means. Offline donations should be submitted directly to Trellis for Tomorrow for accurate tracking and processing.

Offline donations, including cash, checks, etc. should be submitted directly to Trellis for Tomorrow as soon as possible. Participants should consult with Trellis for Tomorrow for specific instructions on how and where to submit offline donations.

Yes, participants with access to employer match programs, such as Benevity or Your Cause, are encouraged to utilize those programs. Participants should follow the guidelines and procedures set forth by their employer and the specific employer match portal.

Participants with a valid 501(c)3 determination can choose to have the funds raised returned to their organization, minus 10% for administrative costs, within 60 days of the close of the Garden Challenge. Participants must provide Trellis for Tomorrow with the necessary documentation to validate their 501(c)3 status.

For additional information or clarification, please contact Trellis for Tomorrow at development@trellis4tomorrow.org or reach out to your designated representative for the Annual Garden Challenge.