Women's Centre of York Region - Make A Ripple

120 Harry Walker Parkway N.
Newmarket ON, L3Y 7B2

Telephone:	(905) 853-9270
Fax:	(905) 853-9271
E-Mail:	info@wcyr.ca

Office Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am-4:30pm

Third Party Events

Third party fundraising is when an individual, group, or corporation not affiliated with Women's Centre of York Region plans and runs an event where money raised supports Women's Centre of York Region. Events can be big or small, private or open to the public.

Holding a special event or exciting activity is a great way to have fun, build community spirit, and raise money to promote the Women's Centre of York Region's mission of working together to improve the lives of women who have experienced violence or difficult life circumstances.

Fundraising activities come in all shapes and sizes - as simple or as complex as you like. They can be conducted in a variety of environments including the home, office, or throughout the community. Some third party fundraising ideas include:

Casual dress down days at the office (with staff paying a $ amount to participate)
50/50 draw at work/Raffle
Bake sale
Donation in lieu of gifts (birthday/hostess/holiday parties/teacher/staff) *
Donation in lieu of wedding gifts or wedding guest favours *
Yard sale/moving sale
Used book/CD/movie sale
Pot luck dinner/theme evening
Hair cut/make-over event
Silent auction
Online auction
Music/comedy/talent night
Sporting tournament
Marathon/walkathon
Create your own Special Event

* Women's Centre of York Region will provide note cards to indicate that a donation has been made in their honour

These are just a few examples of third party fundraising events. We encourage your creativity and are open to new and exciting ideas.

How We Can Help...

Provide printed information about Women's Centre of York Region for hand-out or display purposes
Offer fundraising staff and volunteer support to provide guidance and assistance
Discuss donor recognition benefits and opportunities
Issue tax receipts if appropriate
Help with promotion and marketing through Women's Centre of York Region networks (newsletter, website)
Loan Women's Centre of York Region donation containers if applicable

Unfortunately We Can't...

Assume any legal or financial liability associated with the event
Incur expenses, or provide funding for third party fundraisers

Next Steps

For more information on how you can get started and to view the fundraising guidelines please contact Shelley at the Women's Centre of York Region at 905-853-9270 x 107.