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NON-PROFITS TEAM UP WITH TNT FIREWORKS TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A BANG
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NON-PROFITS TEAM UP WITH TNT FIREWORKS TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A BANG
Nation's leading fireworks distributor helps community organizations with fundraising efforts
Florence , Ala. (December 28, 2009) – New Year's is right around the corner and many are finding creative ways to ring in 2010 with style. Non-profits are no different , as many turn to the sale of consumer fireworks as an effective way to bolster fundraising efforts at the end of the year. A variety of community organizations, from churches to school groups, participate in a fundraising program offered by TNT Fireworks ® , the nation's largest distributor of consumer fireworks, to support their missions.
As a fundraising partner to more than 5,000 non-profit organizations worldwide, TNT Fireworks ® helps local groups organize fundraisers that generate more than $20 million annually to support community causes.
"Not too many people know that fireworks can have a positive impact on a non-profit and we need to spread the word," explains Tommy Glasgow, president of TNT Fireworks ® East. "TNT Fireworks has had a mutually beneficial relationship with community organizations for several years and we are proud to offer a unique fundraising effort that has continuously provided results."
Robert Davis of the Pioneer Ruritan Club in Max Meadows, Va. , has experience partnering with TNT Fireworks to raise funds for his organization's community outreach in southwest Virginia . "We're an organization of all volunteers, so the funds we raise have a great amount of value to us. We split our funds with the local volunteer fire department last year, and the TNT fundraiser was the highest revenue-raiser each of us ever had," explains Davis . "We would not be able to accomplish our goals without TNT fundraising."
According to Davis , the Pioneer Ruritan Club relies on every dollar raised by its annual sparkler and fountain sales campaign to keep its outreach programs afloat. The organization provides financial support to the Max Meadows Volunteer Fire Department, aids Wythe County residents who find themselves in dire financial straits and even funds a scholarship program that supports the academic aspirations of one local student each year.
Whether the nonprofit provides books for schools or uniforms for youth sports leagues, TNT Fireworks fundraising partners have a huge impact on communities. "We are a girls travelling softball team and without the money we make from selling fireworks, there are many of the girls that would not be able to participate at all," explains Robert Atwood, coach of the Lady Warriors Fast Pitch softball team in Ocala , Fla. , which recently partnered with TNT Fireworks.
There are several non-profits throughout the country that have teamed up with TNT Fireworks ® to raise funds. TNT Fireworks secures the permits , sets up the tents and delivers the fireworks. After a local fire inspector examines the materials and certifies the area as safe, the sale begins. "The fundraiser brought in a little relief for our organization to continue providing support to families and individuals going through extremely difficult times in our economy," says Reverend Neville Billy, senior pastor of the Raise His Praise Worship Center in Roswell , Ga. , which collaborated with TNT Fireworks in 2009.
While working with TNT Fireworks to sell consumer fireworks and sparklers contributes significantly to each organization's bottom line and program success, the simple pleasure of helping Americans enjoy their country's longstanding traditions also adds value to the fundraising experience.
"Our relationship with non-profits in the United States is very instrumental in helping Americans enjoy New Year's Eve, while also giving back to their communities at the same time," says Glasgow . "We encourage all charities of all sizes and scope to join us to help make New Year's the most enjoyable –and profitable – yet for the audiences they serve."
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States use different terminology for consumer fireworks 1.4 G according to what is legal to sell in that state – some are called "fountains" and "sparklers" while others call them "consumer fireworks" or "fireworks."
TNT ® Fireworks (TNT) is the nation's largest distributor of consumer fireworks and novelty items. For more than 50 years, TNT has set the benchmark for safety, customer satisfaction, innovation and quality in the fireworks industry. For more information about TNT Fireworks, visit www.tntfireworks.com.