"Egg My Yard": How Neighbors Are Using Nextdoor to Spread A Little Joy While Fundraising - Nextdoor Blog

As Easter approaches, we’ve seen a delightful trend hatch in neighborhoods across America: “Egg My Yard” fundraisers. This creative venture allows families and community groups to raise money for worthy causes while saving parents from late-night egg-hiding duties.

How It Works

The concept is beautifully simple: For a small fee, neighbors will fill plastic Easter eggs with candy, toys, or other treats, then secretly distribute them across your yard the night before Easter. Parents wake up to ready-made egg hunts without any of the prep work, while the people behind the Easter egg hunts earn money for their teams, trips, or charitable causes.

What makes this trend particularly special is how Nextdoor has become the platform of choice for connecting these people with interested neighbors.

Community Success Stories

Across the country, Nextdoor has been buzzing with “Egg My Yard” posts, showcasing the ingenuity and community spirit of neighbors:

• In Frisco, Texas, parents of a high school Odyssey of the Mind team are using Nextdoor to promote their egg-hiding services. Having just placed first in their state competition, they’re raising funds to cover registration and travel expenses for the World Finals, where they’ll proudly represent Texas.
• Glendale, Arizona has seen families collaborate on an “Egg-My-House” fundraiser, with all proceeds dedicated to sending local children to summer camp.
• The leaders of the Girl Scouts of Longmont, Colorado are organizing their third annual “Egg My Yard” event through Nextdoor. Their earnings will support future travel experiences and help members achieve their Girl Scout Gold awards.
• In Salt Lake City, Utah, a neighbor offers to fill, deliver, and hide Easter eggs for just $1 per egg, promising an assortment of candy, toys, and stickers.
• Meanwhile, in Canal Winchester, Ohio, an animal rescue is running an “Egg My Yard” fundraiser to help rescue, provide veterinary care, and find forever homes for stray cats.
• At Texas A&M University, a student from the League of United Latin American Citizens is using their annual “Egg My Yard” service to fund community initiatives and a STEM mentorship program at Rudder High School.

A Win-Win for Communities

What makes “Egg My Yard” fundraisers particularly special is how they benefit everyone involved. Parents get to enjoy a stress-free Easter morning without the late-night scramble (pun intended) to hide eggs. Children experience the joy of an Easter egg hunt. Entrepreneurs learn valuable lessons about business, marketing, and community service. And worthy causes receive much-needed financial support.

By connecting neighbors through these initiatives, Nextdoor helps foster community bonds while supporting people’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic efforts.

Getting Involved

With Easter just days away, there’s still time to check Nextdoor for “Egg My Yard” services in your area. Whether you’re looking to surprise your own family with a hassle-free egg hunt or want to anonymously “egg” a neighbor’s yard as a kind gesture, these entrepreneurs are ready to hop to it.

Or, if you’re inspired to start your own “Egg My Yard” fundraiser next year, Nextdoor provides the perfect platform to connect with neighbors and spread the word about your cause. This spring, we’re proud to see Nextdoor being used to nurture community spirit, support worthy causes, and bring a little extra joy to neighborhoods nationwide.