Thank you for choosing The Today Centre to support with your financial gift - we appreciate it.

Your one-time gift can make all the difference in the world to an individual experiencing family violence. The financial support you provide today will be put towards the programs, services and resources our clients need to move one-step closer to living a life free from abuse.

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Thank you for choosing The Today Centre as a charity to support each month. Gifts made on a consistent basis helps provide The Today Centre with the security and confidence needed to meet and/or exceed our operational and financial goals each fiscal year.

In addition, gifts made monthly allow us to make informed planning decisions so we may continue to grow while still meeting the needs of our clients and community.

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

A major gift is a substantial financial donation of over $10,000 and is a wonderful way for a donor to make an immediate impact on their community and on the causes dear to their hearts.

At The Today Centre, a major gift means finding the best way in which your gift can be utilized for the betterment and well-being of our clients and other victims of family violence. By working together, we can create a legacy that you, your family and/or your company and employees can be proud of, watching it evolve and affect change on human lives.

It all starts with an idea or passion you may have about what’s possible and what can be achieved together. Let’s have a coffee and a conversation and see how far we can go and grow together.

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Thank you for thinking of donating goods and/or service(s) and/or gift cards to The Today Centre! We truly appreciate it and value your thoughtfulness and generosity. Contact us for details on how and what to donate.

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Items our clients may require can vary depending on the time of year and their unique needs and circumstances. Other than the staple items listed below, we never know what our clients will need at any given time in their journey.

In addition, as storage space is limited, we are cautious not to take in what we cannot handle. For this reason, please contact us first if you would like to make a donation of goods. Through our conversation we can determine what works best for our clients.

For items we are not able to take in, we can provide you with a comprehensive list of our partner agencies who may be able to accept your donation.

Here are some items we can always pass along to our clients:

• Disinfecting wipes – preferably unscented

• Disinfecting spray – preferably unscented

• Liquid laundry detergent – preferably unscented

• Garbage bags – white kitchen size

• Ziploc bags – all sizes

• Underwear – all genders and all ages

• Transit, LRT, Taxi and Uber tickets

• Body and/or hand lotion – preferably unscented

• Full size and travel size shampoos, body washes, or conditioners

• Seasonal items – please call

Please Note:

• Please be aware that all in-kind items donated to The Today Centre must be received as new and in its original packaging – preferably with its tag still attached.

• Gently used items are generally not accepted due to health and safety concerns but exceptions can be made through dialogue. Please give us a call.

• Only items with the original tag still attached and/or with its original purchase receipt will be given a tax receipt (as in compliance with the Canadian Revenue Agency).

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Many of our clients suddenly find themselves in a position of financial insecurity. This can be due to several factors, however, most of the time, it is due to financial abuse.

Financial abuse refers to the controlling of funds and/or property through force, fraud, manipulation, trickery, and/or theft. Financial abuse occurs when a single person controls all the financial resources (money, property, credit) within a relationship and uses this power as a means to exert control over their partner. People experiencing financial abuse might not be “allowed” by their partners to seek employment, open their own bank accounts, own property or contribute in the making of financial decisions.

This is why a gift of an in-kind service can go a long way in helping a victim find some peace of mind.

Below is a list of some types of in-kind services our clients may find themselves needing but are unable to afford. If you have a service you think our clients can use, please contact us.

Waiving the costs or providing a substantial discount on product, labour, installation and more for the following:

• Moving services – packing, loading, transporting, unpacking, etc.

• Lock services – changing exterior house locks

• Alarm services – installing or changing home and vehicle alarm codes

• Realtor services – listing property, commission fees, staging, legal fees, etc.

• Rental assistance services – free or discounted rental fees, etc.

• Legal services – court fees, restraining order fees, lawyer fees, etc.

• Plumbing services – product, installation, replacement, labour costs, etc.

• Electrical services – assessment, installation, product, labour, etc.

• Home maintenance services – internal and external assistance

  • Ex. fixing a broken door, hanging curtain rods and curtains/blinds, mowing the lawn, fixing a fence, etc

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Having a gift card to grocery shop, pay for gas, install a new door lock or just escape for a few hours at the movie theater can make all the difference in the world to a client (and their children).

Imagine, having to choose between buying diapers, milk, or winter boots for yourself and/or your kids. For our clients, this is more often than not their reality. That is why a donation of a gift card to The Today Centre means so much – because with a gift card, our clients can purchase what they need when they need it without the worry of having to choose between one item or another.

Whether you have new gift cards, or un-used ones, consider bringing them to The Today Centre so we can pass them along to our clients.

Here are the types of gift cards you can donate to help our clients:

• Grocery stores like Superstore, Sobeys, Save On Foods, No Frills, FreshCo, etc.

• Big box stores like Walmart, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, IKEA, etc.

• Family restaurants and fast food establishments

• Entertainment outlets like movie theatres (with treats, of course), waterparks, amusement parks, bowling, recreation/swimming venues, etc.

• Gas/Diesel stations

• Mechanical stations for tire repair, spring tune-ups, oil changes, etc.

• Repair/handy person organizations like Handyman Connection, etc.

• Economical box stores like Dollarama, Dollar Tree, Giant Tiger, etc.

Please Note:

• Be sure to indicate the dollar value of each gift card

• To receive a tax receipt, the original receipt must be included in the gift card donation.

• Mail or drop off a gift card in-person to: The Today Centre 17724 – 102 Ave NW, Westgate Business Park, Edmonton, AB T5S 1H5

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Corporate gifts help The Today Centre sustain and build on our foundation so that the operational, service, and financial needs of our organization can be met or exceeded. Corporate gifts help The Today Centre grow and help victims of family violence find the help they need.

Corporate gifts can include naming opportunities, pilot program development, sponsorship for our special events, supporting a family during the holiday season and so much more!

For ways in which we can create a purpose-filled partnership and make some amazing things happen, let’s talk.

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Hosting a third-party event is one of the best ways to raise money and bring people together to learn about an important cause like family violence and the impact it has on all of us. A few ideas of third-party events/activities include hosting a gala, having a garage sale, running a marathon, collecting pop cans, and the list goes on and on!

The next time you are planning an activity or event, consider making it a third-party event and raise some money for a great cause. You will be helping victims of family violence, spreading awareness of the issue itself and educating yourself and others on the subject, and most importantly – you’ll be having fun doing it!

The Today Centre will do all we can to help make your third party a success! When possible, we will help by posting your event to our social media platforms, attending and speaking at the event, helping with set-up/take down, etc.

How we can help you:

1. Have a conversation with you and offer suggestions and fundraising ideas you can consider doing.

2. Offer advice on how to plan your fundraising event/activity.

3. Provide approval in writing for the go-ahead of your fundraiser.

4. Offer our logo and brand guidelines for use in your digital, print and social media platforms for advertising purposes. Note: Any use of The Today Centre name and logo appearing in public in any manner must have the written and expressed approval from The Today Centre.

5. Provide collateral and promotional materials on request (limited quantities may apply).

6. Provide a letter of support on our letterhead to show legitimacy of our partnership that can be used when requesting sponsorship and/or auction items.

7. When possible, provide a staff member to attend the event and provide support including public speaking on behalf of The Today Centre, setting up a table of information on The Today Centre, greeting guests, assisting at the event where necessary, etc.

8. Help promote the fundraiser on all our digital and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

9. Issue tax receipts as per the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules and guidelines

What we are not able to do to help:

1. We cannot apply for permits, licenses or any kind of insurance on your behalf.

2. We cannot give you our registered AGLC number to use – you must contact AGLC yourself and apply for your own.

3. Assume responsibility to the event organizer(s) or the fundraising event’s legal, financial, or medical aspects prior to the event, during the event or post event.

4. Provide any amount of financial support for any costs incurred by the event organizer(s) and/or the fundraising event itself including (but not limited to) administrative, venue, food, beverage, event management, damage to property, covering costs, fixed, variable or miscellaneous costs and expenses.

5. Provide The Today Centre volunteers to assist with any aspect of the event.

6. Provide staff, donor, volunteer, sponsor, guest/participant, sponsor names (individuals and corporate names), or contact information in any form.

7. Assist with or solicit for sponsorship accrual including financial, and/or in-kind goods and/or services.

8. Provide prizes, awards, certificates, auction items (live or silent), auction bidding tools, etc.

We will work collaboratively with any individual or group who is interested in organizing a third-party fundraising event. We are very thankful to our supporters who take the time to organize these fundraising initiatives for us and want to see it succeed as much as you do!

Please Note:

• The Today Centre has no plausible responsibility to the event or activity

• Staff involvement may be limited due to lack of human resources and time we have available

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Our Board of Directors are a diverse, dedicated and passionate group of volunteer leaders who are working towards the eradication of family violence in our community with passion and grace.

There are currently no open positions on the Board of Directors at this time.

Questions?
Please contact info@thetodaycentre.ca.

1. Advancement team support

   • Sorting and inventorying in-kind donations as they arrive.

   • Assisting with clerical tasks related to fundraising, brand recognition and awareness campaign

   • Donor thank you calls.

   • And other duties as needed

2. Event support

   • Assist with educational workshops

   • Assist in set-up and take-down of event materials and/or attending a booth or table at an event.

   • Assist with external partner agency events and sessions including:

     • Preparing for educational display set-up and take down, collateral pieces, and more

   • And other duties as needed

3. Administration assistance

   • Assist with various administrative duties that can include:

     • Various reception duties

     • Answering the office main line

     • Printing

     • Copying documents

     • Scanning documents, and

     • Other general duties as needed

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

Fund Development Committee (FDC) members meet bi-annually in June and December to strategize the fund development, communication and marketing direction the organization will take over the next 6 month period.

The broad reaching and expansive FDC will determine which fundraising, awareness and brand recognition approaches are needed to best meet and/or exceed the financial and operational goals of The Today Centre.

The FDC will design a plan that outline the tools needed, the messaging to be communicated, the goals and objectives to measure tangible results, and more for each periods’ special events, educational, marketing and communications and client services purposes.

Each FDC member will support different tasks relating to the implementation of the strategies developed including determining the overall plan activities such as:

• Signature events

• Educational workshops, seminars and resource fairs

• Sponsorships

• Fundraising campaigns

• Awareness campaigns

• Brand recognition

• Grant identification

• Opportunities for third party fundraisers

• Networking and partnership connecting and more as realized

We are sorry – at this time, there are no openings for the Fund Development Committee.

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca

The Today Centre currently has two high-level signature events held in both the fall and spring of each year.

A Special Events Committee (SEC) member’s role will be to assist with the planning and execution of these events based on the committee member’s interests, availability and comfort zones.

SEC members must be available to assist prior to the event, during the event, and post-event.

Potential responsibilities can include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Assisting in acquiring financial sponsorship

• Assistance in acquiring in-kind goods and services sponsorships

• Assisting in acquiring raffle items, door prizes, and silent and live auction items

• Various administrative tasks

• Event ticket sales and promotion

• Advertising

• Marketing

• Print

• Social media platforms (mainly assisting in design creation, posting and monitoring)

• Event set-up and take down

• Attending the event and helping in assigned spots such as at the registration table, sales and using a Square POS system, monitoring auction items, and much more

We are sorry – at this time, there are no openings for the Special Event Committee.

Questions?
Please contact Linda Kelly, Community Engagement Specialist at 780-392-3262 or linda.kelly@thetodaycentre.ca