The St John of God Foundation has launched a new digital fundraising initiative, the Better Life Spring Raffle, designed to support essential services for children and adults living with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges.

The weekly online raffle will directly benefit three services, Suzanne House, Alexandra Manor and Carmona Community Services, helping to fund vital care, programmes and supports that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day.

This new initiative reflects a shift in how charities are engaging with supporters, moving towards more accessible, digital first ways to connect with communities while building sustainable income streams.

Supporting real impact

Funds raised through the Better Life Spring Raffle will go directly towards enhancing services across the three centres, supporting areas such as:

• Specialist care and therapeutic supports
• Respite services for families
• Community programmes that promote independence and wellbeing
• Improvements to facilities and living environments

These supports play a critical role in improving quality of life for those who rely on these services and their families.

A new approach to fundraising

As traditional fundraising methods become more challenging, the Foundation is introducing this weekly raffle to complement existing campaigns and create a more consistent and predictable source of funding.

By offering a simple way to take part online each week, the initiative aims to:

• Build ongoing engagement with supporters
• Reach new audiences across communities and workplaces
• Encourage regular participation through a low cost, accessible format

This model also supports longer term donor relationships, helping to create stronger pathways for future giving.

How it works

Participants can take part in the weekly draw every Wednesday afternoon:

• Log in and find the Better Life Raffle at www.sll.ie
• €2 for one line or €5 for three lines
• Jackpot starting at €6,000, increasing by €150 each week it is not won
• Additional weekly prizes of €20, €20 and €10
• Option to automatically enter each week

Building awareness and community support

The launch will be supported by a multi-channel campaign across digital platforms, alongside local engagement within each of the three services.

Staff, families and local communities are being encouraged to share the initiative within their own networks, helping to grow awareness and participation.

The success of the raffle will be driven not just by participation, but by the strength of community support behind it.

Looking ahead

The Better Life Spring Raffle represents an important step in evolving the Foundation’s fundraising approach, combining digital innovation with a continued focus on care, dignity and community.

By connecting more people with the work of Suzanne House, Alexandra Manor and Carmona Community Services, the initiative aims to deliver both immediate impact and long-term sustainability for the services that depend on it.

For more information, please contact:
David Gogan
St John of God Foundation
E:  [email protected]
T: 0868108110