Dates: 10/1/26 - 10/15/26
Total Sales: $3951.47
Total Raised: $1975.73
A strong community is built by people who care about the place they call home. For Hillside Bethel Tabernacle, Inc. in Decatur, Illinois, that commitment has guided its work for more than six decades. Through a recent partnership with Del’s Popcorn Shop, the organization generated $3,951.47 in sales and raised $1,975.73 to help replace its building’s sprinkler system.
The fundraiser is part of Hillside Bethel Ministries’ “65 for 65” campaign, which celebrates 65 years of ministry while helping prepare its campus for the future. As the organization works toward its October fundraising goal, every contribution brings it closer to covering the cost of this important building project and reducing the amount it needs to borrow.
Hillside Bethel Tabernacle, Inc.
Hillside Bethel Ministries has served the Decatur community since 1961. Over the years, its campus has grown into more than a place of worship. It is also home to Hillside Bethel Christian School and several ministries that support children, families, and individuals throughout the community.
This October marks 65 years of service, making it a meaningful time to celebrate the people, relationships, and community connections that have shaped the organization’s history.
However, an unexpected building problem has added a significant financial challenge to this milestone year.
During the summer, a major failure in the building’s dry sprinkler system caused considerable water damage. The incident also revealed that the aging system needs to be fully replaced. Although insurance is helping cover some of the damage, Hillside Bethel is responsible for the cost of installing the new sprinkler system.
To manage this expense, the organization is raising funds before financing the remaining project costs. Money raised in advance will reduce the amount it needs to borrow, helping limit future payments and preserve more of its resources for ministry and community service.
As part of its “65 for 65” campaign, Hillside Bethel hopes to raise at least $65,000 throughout October through several fundraising efforts.
The partnership with Del’s Popcorn Shop offers a simple way for church members, school families, friends, and community supporters to participate. Customers can enjoy popcorn they love while helping the organization protect a campus that has served Decatur for generations.
The $1,975.73 raised through this fundraiser will go toward replacing the sprinkler system, supporting the organization’s broader effort to create a safer and more secure future for everyone who uses its facilities.
How Popcorn Fundraising Helps Local Organizations
Fundraising for a major building project can feel like a big undertaking, especially when an unexpected repair creates additional expenses. A popcorn fundraiser provides an opportunity to bring supporters together around a familiar product and a shared goal.
For Hillside Bethel, this campaign connects a community celebration with a practical need. Every order helps build momentum toward the cost of the new sprinkler system, while giving supporters a straightforward way to contribute.
Fundraisers can also create opportunities for people who may not be able to volunteer their time or make a large donation to participate in a meaningful way. When families, friends, and community members spread the word, small actions can add up to valuable support.
The approach reflects an important part of community fundraising: people are often more willing to get involved when they understand the goal and can see how their participation makes a difference.
Del’s Popcorn Shop
Del’s Popcorn Shop has been serving Central Illinois since 1934, offering handcrafted popcorn and sweet treats that have become favorites across generations. Based in Mt. Zion, Illinois, Del’s began when John Baldwin started selling popcorn and candy from his print shop. Today, the business offers a wide selection of gourmet popcorn and confections, including cheddar cheese popcorn, caramel corn, seasoned popcorn, fudge, peanut brittle, and caramel apples.
Through its online store, Del’s brings its products to customers across the country. The company also works with schools, churches, nonprofits, and other community organizations through its virtual popcorn fundraising program.
These partnerships give organizations a way to raise money for important needs, from school activities and community programs to facility improvements and special projects.
Hillside Bethel Tabernacle’s fundraiser is one example of how a community can turn everyday purchases into support for a meaningful cause. As the organization celebrates 65 years of ministry, the funds raised will help address an important building need and support its continued service to the Decatur community.
Organizations interested in raising funds for their own goals can learn more about the process and explore whether Del’s is a good fit for their next campaign.
Start your own Del’s Popcorn fundraiser: https://www.delspopcornshop.com/pages/fundraiser-get-started
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Ellie Gross
ellie@delspopcornshop.com
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