charity drive

NOUN

appeal for funds

Synonyms

WEAK

charity event fundraiser philanthropic enterprise pledge campaign pledge drive radiothon telethon

Example Sentences

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They have been promoting a charity drive called The Game Gives Back for the Boys and Girls Club in Ohio and Michigan and challenging each school’s supporters to compete with donations.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

The stunt was catalyzed by a fan campaign and charity drive benefiting the Holy See’s World Day of the Poor on Nov. 19.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023

Participation in the charity drive had plummeted since the Scott administration shifted control from the United Way of Florida to a New Jersey company called Solix.

From Washington Times • Dec. 8, 2016

Scott Richards promoted a charity drive to buy blankets and tarpaulins for refugees in Afghanistan.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2016

Valentine is at his best when he has the freedom to lead – whether that is a business, a charity drive or a baseball team.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2011