Contact our Branch Coordinator, Maanya, at +1 508-395-0774. Let her know what grade you are in, what high school you go to, and that you intend to start a branch. She will help guide you through the club approval process and provide all necessary materials.
Contact Vice principal and express interest in starting club. You can use this template:
Subject: Interest in Starting a New Club
Hello Mr./Ms. [Vice Principal’s Last Name],
I hope you're having a great day.
My name is [Your Name], and I’m a [grade level, e.g., freshman]. I’ve recently become involved with a nonprofit organization called Advocacy for the Unhoused, and I believe it would be a meaningful addition to our school community.
I’m interested in starting a branch of Advocacy for the Unhoused as a club here. Could you please let me know what the process is for starting a new club? Feel free to check out the organization’s website at www.hauhelps.org for more information.
Thanks,
[Your Name]
Find a group of 5 people minimum to participate in the club.
Find a teacher sponsor/advisor. Since this is a student-run club, the teacher can work in any field.
Our team will be in touch to guide you through the officer selection process and your first couple fundraisers.
Dilpreet Gill
My name is Dil and I am the vice president. Feel free to message me to discuss fundraising ideas.
Maanya Shettigar
Hi! My name is Maanya, and I am the social media manager for HAU. I help create media (posters, videos, stories) for all our branches. Send me your Canva documents at maanya.shettigar@gmail.com or text me at 508-395-0774 and we can work together.
Madhav Saxena
Hi, my name is Madhav. Please feel free to contact me if you need some initial funding for your first fundraisers (bake mix or other supplies).
Yaashwanth Narendran
Hi, my name is Yaash. I am the secretary for HAU. Please feel free to contact me for any inquiries as well as any of the other officers.