Raise money with an Unplug-A-Thon
Unplug-A-Thons are a fun way to help students, teachers, parents or your employees improve their digital habits while raising money for school programs or an outside cause you care about.
What Schools or Youth Communities Can Do for GDU or Any Time of The Year
Now that live classrooms are back in session, it’s the perfect time to wind back the overuse of technology in our schools and homes.
Send a Message of Hope to a Child in Need
The Happy Hope Factory makes it easy for groups to Unplug for a Cause® and share hope!
Help People in Need with Your Minutes Unplugged
Download our unplugged time tracker so you can help humanize homelessness one sock at a time.
Create a Little Free Library Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt with Little Free Libraries (LFL) in your area.
Share Your Story
Share stories of the sunset you experienced prior to cell phones, or emails or texts you wish you’d never sent, Facebook fights or Twitter wars that got ridiculous or tall tales of your digital addiction.
Plan an evening of laughter
It’s easy to avoid checking your phone when you’re too busy laughing. Host a comedy night. For the 21+ crowd, consider partnering with a local comedy club for your unplugged night.
Set Up a Wishing Tree
Decorate a Wishing Tree (can be any type of tree) and leave out plain cards or recycled greeting cards so people can write well wishes, a poem or a drawing and hang them on the tree.
Declutter your Pantry
Organize a neighborhood food drive of canned goods. Ask people to bring a pair of warm socks, a coat, blanket or camping goods to be donated to the local shelter.
Crochet for a Cause
Whether you know how to crochet or you’re just learning, this is an EASY project to keep your hands busy and create something fun and meaningful.