Thank you for your interest in hosting a community event to help build the new Dundas Manor!
One of the most fun and rewarding ways to fundraise is by hosting a community event – anything from a bake sale to a BBQ or a golf tournament. Use your creativity to come up with an event that works for you! Or, do you have a favourite hobby or sport that you play that you can turn into a fundraising event? The possibilities are endless.
Have you, your family, organization, or business been touched by the care a loved one received at Dundas Manor? Maybe you’re simply passionate about our community, and want to see a new home built, where the residents and staff will have more space to move, privacy, and comfort?
Either way – we are very grateful for your support in choosing to hold a Community Hosted Event. The WDMH Foundation team is quite small, so fundraising on our behalf is very much appreciated. You can make a difference!
And more good news! Have you met Dunwin? Dunwin is the newest member of the WDMH Foundation team and loves to be out and about in the community. If you’re thinking about hosting a fundraising event in support of Dundas Manor, Dunwin wants to hear about it!
Are you ready to host your own event for the new Dundas Manor? All you need is the desire to make a difference, a creative idea, and some careful planning. And, we are here to help!
If you are planning an event for the first time, it might seem a bit overwhelming, but don’t worry – we are here to support you and help you to make the most of your fundraising efforts and hard work.
In just a few easy steps, you can get started on your event:
Step 1:
Read our Community Hosted Events Handbook.
Step 2:
Contact Justine Plummer to chat about your idea, ask questions, or get more information – 613-774-2422 ext. 6172 or jplummer@wdmh.on.ca – and let’s get started!
Step 3:
Complete the registration form – either the Basic Agreement or the Product Sales Agreement – whichever is applicable.
Step 4:
Submit the form to Justine Plummer, either by emailing jplummer@wdmh.on.ca or by mail to Justine Plummer, WDMH Foundation, 566 Louise St., Winchester, ON K0C 2K0.
Step 5:
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
Step 6:
Spread the word! There are so many ways to share your event and make it successful – and we can help.
- Create a fundraising page on CanadaHelps.org.
- Create a Facebook event and invite
your friends (and us!). - Post your event details on your social media channels, and ask your friends, family, and colleagues to share. (Be sure to tag the WDMH Foundation so we can share too!)
- Draft a press release and distribute
to local media outlets – we can help! - Post your event on local community calendars – it’s free!