“Giving. . . Such an important part of life!” But what if you could give to a local charity AND save money at some of your favorite local places all year long in return? Well, now you can! The Do It Local Fundraising App launched right here in Berks County this past March. The mobile app offers over 60 awesome deals at locally owned businesses.
Some of the family favorites deals are:
- Ozzy's Family Fun Center
- Berks Lanes
- Skateaway
- Crystal Cave
- Jay Lanes
- Reppert's Candy
- Weaver's Orchard
- Klinger's Family of Restaurants
And you can see our entire list of current deals by clicking here.
- Animal Rescue League of Berks County
- Teacher's in the Parks
- Bethany Children's Home
- Children's Alopecia Project
- Habitat for Humanity of Berks County
- Reading Public Library
- Genesius Theatre
- American Cancer Society of Berks County
To use the Do It Local Fundraising App:
- Purchase an annual membership online at doitlocalapp.com.
- Enter the charity's Fundraising Key.
- If you don't have a Fundraising Key, use the general key 44313B59 which is shared among all of the local partner organizations.
The membership gives the user the convenience of having dozens of discounts and coupons right on their smartphone to use at local business, restaurants, and shops. The best part is, most of the deals refresh every 24 hours - so it's extra easy to save more than $25 in your first few weeks of being a member. Click here to view a list of the current deals.
As a corporate advertising professional, local entrepreneur Heather Brady, found herself asking her clients questions such as:
- Are you a community member who loves to support local businesses and charities?
- Are you a small business owner who wants to support multiple local charities, but can only afford a few?
- What if a small investment enabled you to help multiple organizations raise thousands of necessary dollars while growing your business?
Heather came up with the answer to those questions. Heather now says, “There’s an app for that!” Passionate about supporting local charities and growing local businesses, she and her husband Patrick, developed the “Do It Local App” – a fundraising tool that connects local charities, quality local businesses, and loyal community members. Heather truly believes each day should be Small Business Saturday.
Both Heather and Patrick Brady are graduates of Governor Mifflin High School. They have been married six years and have a son named Colton.
Heather Adams, of BCTV in Reading, said, “We partnered with Do It Local because of the true value and meaning in ‘doing it local’ - we believe in collaborating within our community and this is a great opportunity to fundraise for our organization while promoting and supporting other businesses in Berks.”
“As a Do It Local member, you feel good about giving to a charity while saving money at over 60 local businesses. As a business owner, you feel good about supporting local charities while your loyal customer base grows. As a charity, you have a customized fundraising product that allows you to highlight your corporate sponsors throughout the year. Everyone wins!” Heather said.
For updated information on Do It Local, current deals and charities, visit their Facebook page, Website, or Email.
