America's 250th Challenge to Support Military Kids

America is turning 250. Let’s show military kids they are not forgotten. For 250 years, military families have stood beside those who serve our country. Now it’s our turn to stand beside them.

Comfort Crew for Military Kids is inviting supporters across the country to launch peer-to-peer fundraisers and raise $250 by America’s 250th birthday to help military children receive comfort kits during some of the hardest moments of military life.

Right now, more than 3,000 military kids are waiting for support.

Help Us Reopen the Portal:
Thousands of military children are still waiting. By joining the America250 Challenge, you are helping Comfort Crew for Military Kids provide comfort, connection, and hope to children who serve alongside their parents every day. Raise $250. Change a child’s life. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with purpose. Join the movement today.

Your fundraiser can help:
*Provide comfort kits to children facing deployment, reunion, injury, grief
*Reduce our growing waitlist
*Help us reopen our request portal to accept new requests
*Remind military children they are seen, supported, and never alone

Why This Matters
Military kids serve too. They endure long separations, constant moves, uncertainty, and emotional stress that many people never see. Comfort kits give them tangible reminders that someone cares.

Demand has never been higher. Over 9,400 comfort kits have been distributed this year. More than 3,000 children remain on our waitlist. This campaign is about more than a number. It’s about making sure military kids do not have to wait for comfort, connection, and support.

THE AMERICA250 CHALLENGE

We’re asking supporters to:
1. Create a fundraiser on your favorite platform
2. Raise at least $250 by America’s 250th birthday
3. Share why military kids matter to you
4. Invite friends, family, coworkers, classmates, and communities to join

Whether you raise $25, $250, or $2,500, you are helping military children feel supported during difficult moments.

Social Media Fundraising Instructions-

Facebook: Best for birthday fundraisers, community sharing, and easy donation tools.

How to create a fundraiser:
Go to your profile or the Fundraisers section
Select “Raise Money”
Choose Comfort Crew for Military Kids
Set your goal to $250 (or higher!)
Share your story and invite donations
Suggested caption:
I’m raising $250 for military kids as part of the America250 Challenge. More than 3,000 military children are currently waiting for support from Comfort Crew for Military Kids. Join me in helping provide comfort, connection, and hope.

Instagram: Great for stories, reels, and visual storytelling.

Ways to fundraise:
Add donation stickers to Stories
Create Reels sharing why you support military kids
Link your fundraiser in your bio
Post countdowns and fundraising milestones
Content ideas:
“Why I joined the America250 Challenge”
“What military kids experience”
Progress updates toward your $250 goal

TikTok: Perfect for challenge-style fundraising and viral storytelling.

Ideas:
Share a “Donate $2.50” challenge
Create short videos explaining the waitlist crisis
Post updates as donations come in
Encourage duets and shares
Suggested hook:
“America turns 250 next year — I’m raising $250 for military kids who are waiting for comfort kits.”

YouTube: Ideal for creators, livestreams, and longer storytelling.

Ways to help:
Host fundraising livestreams
Dedicate ad revenue from a video
Add donation links in descriptions
Share interviews, stories, or challenge updates
Video ideas:
“Why military kids need support”
“Trying to raise $250 in 24 hours”
America250 challenge updates

Twitch: Excellent for gaming and livestream fundraising communities.

How to participate:
Run a charity stream
Set donation milestones
Use challenge incentives
Encourage viewers to match donations
Stream ideas:
250-minute stream
“$250 for 250 Years” gaming marathon
Community fundraising goals

X: Best for quick updates, threads, and awareness campaigns.
Ways to participate:
Share campaign graphics and stats
Post fundraising milestones
Use short personal stories
Tag friends to join the challenge

Suggested hashtags:
#America250
#MilitaryKids
#ComfortCrew
#250ForMilitaryKids
#SupportMilitaryFamilies

Other Ways to Fundraise
You can also participate through:
School clubs
Scout troops
Churches
Community groups
Workplace giving campaigns
Birthday fundraisers
Athletic teams
Local events
Every community can make a difference.