It has been an amazing start since the ease of COVID-19 restrictions in Taiwan. Here are a few highlights from our recent fundraising event, there are more events (Beach cleanup on May 7th, Soup Kitchen, etc.) coming soon, so don’t feel any FOMO!

On March 12th, SALT Collectiv and F45 Xinyi collaborated for the first fundraising event of the year. The event raised funds to support SALT Kitchens, ​​which offers free meals for the homeless community in Taipei.

Major highlights include:
1.) We alongside 48 participants managed to raise 27500 NTD.
2.) Multiple participants decided to join F45 Xinyi to improve their health and wellness.
3.) One participant started coaching part-time at F45 Xinyi to raise funds for SALT Collectiv.
4.) SALT Collectiv getting more buzz within the non-profit organization industry and corporations.

Fundraising

Fundraising is like a plaster cast. No, not in a bad way! It is a beautiful plaster cast that is necessary to support us, a non-profit organization, while we build a strong foundation to help the marginalized. It funds our advocacy, campaigns, and all the tools we need to make a change.

Fundraising won’t be easy especially during COVID-19. However, we believe that SALT Collectiv as a team can succeed, small victories at a time.

Just as salt is used to add flavor and preserve, our actions can be the seasoning and support for the forgotten. It all starts with a small step to make a difference and be the salt of the earth.

Why F45?

For those of you who aren’t familiar with F45, it is a workout that focuses on the entire body movement, from pushing & pulling, to lifting and squatting; proving your full body a balanced strength.

F45 is best known for building tight-knit communities and maintaining positive, encouraging environments. This is a great way for SALT Collectiv to strengthen our community so we may better serve the marginalized communities.

Also, the generous team at F45 Xinyi wanted to make an impact in their own ways by giving back to the community. We sincerely thank their generosity for donating their time and effort.

3 Benefits Gained Besides Fundraising

When it comes to growing a nonprofit organization, one thing is always on the forefront of our minds: moving the mission forward. What exactly did we gain from the collaboration besides raising funds for our SALT Kitchen? Below are three main benefits:

1.) One major benefit of collaborating with an established organization is increased visibility and exposure for the SALT Collectiv brand. The community at F45 Xinyi now knows more about us and will help spread our vision for the organization.
2.) At SALT Collectiv, we strongly believe that working and collaborating with another organization allows us to expand our current programs and build new ones for our community. From car washes to beach cleanups and F45 workouts, we are adding more programs to build a strong community to serve the marginalized.
3.) Along with expanding our programs, the event gives our organization the opportunity for new leadership. When people from different organizations bring together their expertise and knowledge in a cooperative effort, more strides can be made toward fulfilling our missions.

Final Thoughts

For the past few years, SALT Collectiv has been collaborating with multiple organizations to raise funds to allow us to go above and beyond the basic needs for the marginalized to survive, giving them more opportunities to thrive.

All in all, this fundraising was well worth the time and effort of everyone involved. We hope to run more collaborations and mobilize more people to play a part in making a lasting imprint on the world.

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1.) Where can I volunteer in Taiwan?

SALT Collectiv is a nonprofit headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan that hosts volunteer opportunities to serve the marginalized. Volunteer opportunities include serving the homeless through our SALT soup kitchen, orphanage visitations, elderly care, biannual beach cleanups, and our annual Christmas Giving Tree that gives over 1,000 gifts each year to the marginalized all over Taiwan. We also have fundraiser events such as trivia nights, bake sales, F45 workouts, carwashes, and many more. Our FUNdraiser events bring the fun into building our community. Come checkout our community and join the movement.

2.) Can foreigners volunteer in Taiwan?

Yes! SALT Collectiv is a diverse international community of volunteers uniting for the purpose of making a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized. There are no prerequisites required to sign up for events and we welcome expats and locals alike to join our community. We ask only that you come with a heart to serve. When individuals come together, dedicating their time and talent to serve the marginalized, lives are touched and communities are transformed. In volunteering, you engage in causes bigger than yourself, cultivate meaningful relationships and positively impact your community.