# House Raffles Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Helps Keep the Dream Alive By Liz Grumbos | Published 2009-04-30 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-trend-keeping-the-dream-alive-link References: [sfraffle](http://www.sfraffle.com/Overview.aspx) [Raffling off houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housing-canada-coalition) seems to be a growing trend, both for [non-profits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communityfocused-campaign) and those affected by the current economy, so it's great to see folks thinking big. The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts raffle, for example, lets entrants win either a new house (which I could use) or $1.8 million to invest in business(ha!). Anyway, as a proud citizen who perpetually plunders the milieu of SF, I like opportunities to give back. **Implications** - In today's society, the gap between the rich and the poor continues to increase every day. Businesses that devote their efforts to shortening that gap and to provide a better quality of life for fellow citizens will portray themselves in a very favorable light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **House Raffles:** More non-profits and individuals are turning to raffling off houses as a creative way to fundraise or overcome economic challenges. - **Community Support:** Communities are banding together to support each other through creative fundraising initiatives like house raffles. - **Income Inequality:** The popularity of house raffles highlights the increasing income inequality and the need for businesses to address this gap in society. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The house raffle trend presents a unique opportunity for the real estate industry to engage with communities and create positive social impact. - **Non-profit:** Non-profits can use house raffles as a way to raise funds and engage with their supporters in a creative way. - **Small Business:** Small businesses can benefit from the exposure and investment opportunities provided by house raffles, especially those hosted by non-profits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Philanthropic Housing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-from-the-heart.md) - [Digital Fundraising Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-community-cup.md) - [California Wildfire Relief Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-wildfire-relief.md) - [Canadian Non-Profit Organization-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-nonprofit-organization.md) - [Real Estate NFT Lotteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-lottery-system.md) - [Home-Building Tequila Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-brick-project.md) - [Social Good Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derrick-adams-x-dreamyard.md) - [Philanthropic High-Value Charity Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highvalue-charity-auction.md) - [Purpose-Driven Brand Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publicity-for-good1.md)