Today launches the opening of GeneroCity Market, a Canopy Life initiative to raise $10,000 in 60 days. GeneroCity Market is what happens when Craigslist meets Acts 4:
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had… For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
Jesus’ original generosity model was to sell what we have and give the money to those who had need. Many of us are familiar with the idea of donating financially to a cause, and many of us have given possessions away to someone who had a need. But how many of us have had the opportunity to take the early church’s lead in selling our possessions for the purpose of giving the money away?
From September 5 – October 31, join Canopy Life as we Live Light and Give More.
I’m Intrigued! How does it work?
We all have things in our homes, garages, sheds, and storage spaces that not only do we not use, but in some cases forgot we even own. Look around your home for one or two items valued at $50* or more. It might be that high-powered camera lens you bought for vacation and never used, downhill skis from your college days, collectables that now only collect dust, or a musical instrument you had every intention to learn to play.
* Since listing and selling items will require some of your time, we would encourage you to be intentional about the items you choose. Think with a Craigslist, not a garage sale, mentality.
100% of the money raised goes toward supporting the mission of bringing a creative learning environment that unleashes the imagination of and cultivates character in the hearts of children in Africa.
I’m In! What do I do next?
1. Choose your items. Ask yourself: What would make my life seem lighter?
2. Take 3 pics of each item. Capture them in good light, and from various angles.
3. Go to: https://canopylife.org/generocity-market-submission/ and fill out the info for your item and upload your photos. Keep in mind, items move more quickly when you provide dimensions and details.
4. Within 2 days, Canopy Life will send a link to the e-mail you provide, that you can use to sell your awesome stuff. Along with the link, you will also receive information about receiving payment and how to make your donation once your items sell.
5. The goal is to sell your items in whatever way you can by October 15. Use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Craigslist, emails to friends, word of mouth, and whatever other creative ways you can think of to share your mission to live light and give more. Challenge others to join you in this effort! Use the hashtag: #generoCitymarket
6. Watch in amazement as God shows what it looks like to live light and give more by selling what we have and giving to those who have need!
If you have questions, we would love to help! Contact us at info@canopylife.org
