Fundraising programs! GAIN operates the public animal shelter at an annual cost of about $90,000. Thus, donations are critical to the quality of care we can provide there. In addition to membership fees, GAIN holds a number of fund raising events throughout the year including supply drives, bake sales, 5ks, pet fairs, and rummage sales. In addition, GAIN publishes a yearly calendar featuring rescued animals. Various corporations also sponsor dog kennels at the shelter through the Adopt-a-Kennel program, for $250 annually.
GAIN is also the beneficiary of iGive website sales. If you like to shop, please visit iGive.com and list GAIN as your charity. For every purchase you make a percentage will be donated to GAIN.
In 1997, GAIN applied for and received $62,000 of undistributed interest from a case in U.S. District Court.
On March 19, 2001, GAIN entered into a six-year contract with the government of Guam giving GAIN full responsibility for the animal shelter.
In April 2004, with donations from Guam’s business community, GAIN members and local organizations, thousands of dollars were raised, and volunteer efforts were put into the construction of a new facility for cats at the Yigo facility.
In 2004 Dr. James Griffin donated his sailboat for GAIN to sell as a fundraiser; and, in 2005 GAIN accepted items that had been evidence in a credit card scam. GAIN volunteers, Noah Vaughan and Russ Tufvander, sold these items on e-Bay with a net profit to GAIN of over $60,000. With each of these windfalls, GAIN improved the Yigo shelter to provide better conditions for the animals.
In 2008, GAIN entered into an agreement to be part of the HawaiiCFC. This national organization provides federal employees an opportunity to donate to charities through a payroll deduction program.
In 2009, adoption kennels in rows E&F were upgraded. These old kennels with their tin roofs and wooden sides were ineffective and dangerous in strong winds. The new kennels are now typhoon proof and the puppies can no longer escape.
GAIN’s adoption rate increases annually. The non-profit organization’s volunteers from the local community and military have been instrumental in contributing to GAIN’s successes. GAIN’s motto is “adopt one until there are none.”
