IN LIEU OF GIFTS - HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:
IN LIEU OF A BIRTHDAY GIFT.
Tell your birthday party guests you don’t need any gifts with one of these examples:
“You all know how much HHAFRICA means to me. Instead of a gift, I’d appreciate a donation to HHAFRICA.”
Are your friends and family aware you’re passionate about a specific cause?
“It may be my birthday, but HHAFRICA needs donations much more than I need gifts!”
“A friend like you is the only gift I need. Donate to HHAFRICA instead if you were planning on giving one.”
IN LIEU OF BRIDAL SHOWER/WEDDING GIFTS:
“In lieu of gifts, we wish to spread more love by requesting that guests make a donation to HHAFRICA.”
Asking for a charitable donation helps you and your spouse share your love with those less fortunate and may inspire guests to donate right away!
“In lieu of gifts, please consider making a donation to HHAFRICA.”
“Our love has already brought us so many gifts. Rather than buying us another gift, you may instead make a donation to HHAFRICA.”
“Instead of gifts, our registry allows you to donate to HHAFRICA.”
“No gifts, please. Your presence is enough of a gift. If you wish, you can donate to HHAFRICA.”
IN LIEU OF GIFTS FOR A FUNERAL OR MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Donate instead if you’re trying to create ideal gifts for a grieving friend but don’t know what to give.
“The family requests that anyone considering sending flowers or gifts instead donate to HHAFRICA.”
This “in lieu of flowers” wording might be ideal for an obituary.
“[Deceased] wished that any memorial gifts be in the form of donations to HHAFRICA.”
Did your lost loved one specify that they wanted guests at their funeral to support a charity instead of giving gifts? If so, mention this in the obituary or funeral invitations.
“No gifts are necessary. Instead, we encourage you to keep [deceased’s] generous spirit alive by donating HHAFRICA.”
Guests may make donations if you suggest that doing so offers a way to honor the memory of the deceased.
Please get in touch with me for further information: hhafrica.org@gmail.com