First Friends Meeting has launched a new program, “Adopt-a-Bill,” designed to boost financial support of the Meeting. Participants may choose from a variety of upcoming bills to fund, with donations targeted to specific needs. For those already contributing to First Friends, Adopt-a-Bill payments are intended to be in addition to usual gifts.
To see how the program works, visit the Adopt-a-Bill section of the main bulletin board in the First Friends hallway. On the board is a display of envelopes, each marked with an upcoming expense and dollar amount. To adopt a bill:
1. Check or cash – Select an envelope; insert a check or cash (paper provided to ID cash donors for recordkeeping); deposit in the collection basket or deliver to the office.
2. Electronic payment – Visit indyfriends.org/support/#givenow; click on the Fund option; choose Adopt-a-Bill in the drop-down menu; add description to “Bill adopted” box; complete transaction. (Note that a QR code posted on the bulletin board links to this electronic option.)
The Adopt-a-Bill process is quick and satisfying, with contributions promptly applied to pending needs of the Meeting. Donations officially go to the First Friends general fund – which covers day-to-day operating expenses – but the office will ensure that the specific dollars provided are applied as directed. Adopt-a-Bill expenses are separate and apart from dedicated funds.
Adopt-a-Bill postings will be updated regularly as new financial needs arise. Current bills available represent a variety of expenses, ranging from buying Fellowship Hall snacks for one month to purchasing this year’s programming for Vacation Bible School. Bills not adopted will still be paid for (out of the general fund) but may require dipping into reserves if the current deficit continues.
This program is not intended to replace any part of usual giving, such as annual pledge funds or donations to dedicated funds. Instead, Adopt-a-Bill is a fun and easy way to enhance Meeting support – both for current donors wanting to stretch their giving levels, and for noncontributors exploring ways to help. For questions, please contact the office at office@indyfriends.org, 317-255-2485.