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Decide whether funding or other types of sponsorship will be solicited from nonparticipating organizations.
If your event is youth-focused, consider inviting representatives from one or more of the following:
 A roller rink (kid’s activity)
 The Elks (with a youth behavior program)
 A local restaurant where kids hang out
 A local business with an active mentoring program for kids
 The print shop at a vocational school
 A TV station with a youth agenda to donate money or in-kind services
Businesses—represented on social service agencies’ boards, faith councils, or involved with one of the
participating organizations—may provide funding or have suggestions.

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