





                    [SOLICITATION FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION]


          General rules:
               
               * Praise potential contributor.
               * Explain merits of charitable organization or cause.
               * Request a specific amount.
               * Thank potential contributor in advance.






                                       NAME
                                      ADDRESS
                                  CITY, STATE ZIP


          Date



          Name
          Address
          City, State Zip

          Dear                ,

               [For most  people, the  chilly winds of autumn bring welcome
          relief from summer's heat and the beauty of the changing leaves.]

               [But  for  Seattle's  street  people,  autumn  brings chilly
          nights with  nowhere to  go, and  threatens winter. As the season
          progresses, they remember the friends that have died  of exposure
          in winters past.]

               [First Street Mission is seeking funding for a new 100-
          bed facility  for street  people.   We're seeking your support to
          build the facility with your donation of $1,000.]

               [Enclosed is a brochure on  the  proposed  facility  and the
          people who  need it.   We  hope you will read it and send us your
          contribution soon.]

               Thank you in advance for your support.

          Sincerely,



          Name
          Title


