There are hundreds of companies that will match employee donations. Check with your HR Department to find out if your company has a Matching Gift Program and ask for the company form. Fax or email the form to LFA-Texas Gulf Coast Chapter and our Matching Gift coordinator will verify your donation. All Walk to END Lupus Now matching gifts will be applied to designated team or individual fundraising page.
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Facebook Birthday Fundraiser
To create a birthday fundraiser, follow the steps on the Facebook Fundraisers page. Keep in mind that you'll be asked to provide the following information when creating a birthday fundraiser: Choose non-profit - Lupus Foundation of America - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. Include the amount of money you want to raise.
VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
If you have a desire to invest your time and talents to have a positive impact on the lives of people with lupus, we have just the place for you. You can make the difference in the life of someone who is affected by this disease—you can be the person who provides help and hope to someone!
For more information on how you, your family, your friends, and your coworkers can get involved, download the Volunteer Application below & send it to the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter at our office address, fax number, or info@lupustexas.org.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter is looking for qualified full or part time college students to intern. Internships are available in a variety of fields (see job descriptions below). These in-office positions are unpaid, but the experience will be invaluable! Academic credit may be available depending on your school's requirements.
Job Descriptions for Internships:
- Public Relations/Communications Intern
- Donor Development Intern
- Walk to End Lupus Now & 5K Run Intern
- Special Events Intern
Required Skills:
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work independently
- Very organized with good attention to detail
- Available for a minimum of 8 weeks, preferably longer. Hours are negotiable, but typically a minimum of at least 2 days and 15 hours a week is required.
Interested candidates can request a full job description by contacting the office via email - rebecca@lupustexas.org or by calling 713-529-0126.
Applications can be mailed to:
LFA, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
Attn: Rebecca Kramer
3701 Kirby Drive, Suite 700
Houston, TX 77098
Fax:713-529-0780