2025 Raffle Fundraiser

2025 Raffle Fundraiser

CELEBRATE LEGACY. SUPPORT COMMUNITY. WIN AMAZING PRIZES!

NOW THRU DEC. 31st

This year, the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia invites you to take part in our fundraising raffle, where every ticket purchased fuels new educational programming, outreach opportunities, and preservation of our powerful ancestral stories.

EVERY STORY COUNTS.

Every ticket is a step toward uplifting voices and stories that inspire future generations. Your support helps us fund genealogical education, community outreach and the preservation of precious family records. And you get a chance to win prizes that help you to connect your own incredible heritage with your families.

PRIZES

Gold Prizes

• Apple iPad 9th Generation (A13 Bionic chip, 10.2” Retina, 64GB, Wi-Fi, 2025 Edition)
• DigMyPic Memory Box, Small size for up to 4 items.
• Selma 50th Anniversary Commemorative Poster. Framed and signed print by Deborah Shedrick. African American-centric artwork.
  

Silver Prizes

• Five (5) AncestryDNA DNA Testing Kits
• Two (2) Photo Archive Boxes

HOW TO ENTER

• Buy tickets from Now through December 31, 2025
• Complete the ticket sales sheet
• Return your ticket sales sheet to AAGG

WHERE TO SEND YOUR PAYMENT & FORM

Mail your completed ticket sales sheet and payment by personal check or money order to:
African American Genealogy Group, ATTN: Holiday 2025, P.O. Box 27356, Philadelphia, PA 19118-0356.

Don’t forget to include your full contact information on your ticket sales sheet so we can get your prizes to you!

RAFFLE FUNDRAISER RULES

1. Participation Period:
   • The AAGG 2025 Raffle Fundraiser is open for participation from November 28, 2025, through December 31, 2025. 
   • Only raffle tickets purchased within this period are valid and eligible for the prize drawing.
   • Entries postmarked before November 28 or after December 31, 2025, will not be included in the raffle.
2. Eligibility:
   • Participants must be 18 years of age or older to purchase raffle tickets. 
   • The raffle is only open to U.S. residents.
   • Board members of the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia (AAGG) and their immediate family members living in the same household are not eligible to win prizes.
   • Participants do not need to be a member of the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia (AAGG) to participate or win.
3. Ticket Sales:
   • Tickets will be sold based on the prize level. The Silver Prize level consists of prizes worth $50 or less. The Gold Prize level consists of prizes starting at $51.
   • Participants can purchase raffle tickets for both prize levels.
   • Tickets are available for purchase at the following rates:
     • Silver Prize Level
       • 2 tickets for $5
       • 5 tickets for $10
     • Gold Prize Level
       • 1 ticket for $10
   • All ticket sales requests must be submitted with a completed form including full contact information (name, address, email, phone). Failure to submit full contact details may result in the loss of prize winnings.
   • All ticket sales payments must be received via U.S.P.S. mail in the form of a personal check or money order. 
   • All payments must be sent to AAGG, Attn: Holiday 2025, P.O. Box 27356, Philadelphia, PA, 19118-0356.
   • All tickets must be paid for in full before the draw. Only paid tickets are eligible for the raffle.
4. Prizes:
   • The Gold prizes are: one (1) Apple iPad (9th Generation): A13 Bionic chip, 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi, 12MP Front/8MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life – Space Gray, Manufactured: 2025, Retail Value: $449; one (1) Digmypic Memory Box, Retail Value: $59; one (1) Print of Selma 50th Anniversary of Voting Rights Commemorative poster. Framed and signed by the Artist Deborah Shedrick, Valued at: $250;
   • The Silver prizes are five (5) individual Ancestry AncestryDNA Kits. Retail Value Each: $40; two (20) archival photo boxes with twelve (12) acid-free envelopes and photo index card(s).
   • The prizes are awarded as-is and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other item.
   • The maximum amount of times the same individual may win a prize is: 2.
   • Prizes will be shipped to winners within ten (10) business days of confirmation of their contact information.
5. Draw:
   • The winner will be selected by a random draw.
   • The draw will be conducted by a neutral party not eligible to win.
   • The winner will be announced live during the January 2026 AAGG General Monthly Meeting at starting at 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on Tuesday, January 13th, 2025.
   • The winner does not need to be present to win.
6. Winner Notification:
   • The winner will be notified by the contact information provided at the time of purchase.
   • Winners will be notified by both phone and email. 
   • If the winner cannot be contacted within 30 days, a new winner may be selected.
7. Proceeds:
   • All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia.
8. Disclaimer:
   • By participating in this raffle, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any and all liability for injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or relating to participation in the raffle or acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize.
   • The prize is awarded “as-is” with no warranties or guarantees, express or implied.
   • The AAGG is not responsible for lost, stolen, or late tickets, or for any technical failures that may affect the raffle.
   • The decision of the AAGG is final and binding in all matters relating to this raffle.
9. Publicity:
   • The winner consents to the use of their name for promotional purposes related to the raffle, unless prohibited by law.
10. General:
    • By purchasing a ticket, participants agree to these terms and conditions.
    • The AAGG reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.