Business Gets Behind a Great Cause

As a business, you know how important it is to engage your workforce, give back to your community and invest in the health and wellbeing of our society. But you may not know about the many different ways in which you can join the effort to reduce and prevent homelessness in Canada - especially youth homelessness. Here are just a few:

Employee Engagement for 6 or 600

Join our high-energy, high-profile Toque Campaign. Organize your own workplace campaign. Have your volunteers join our team of volunteers on Toque Tuesday. Become an official campaign partner. There are lots of ways for your organization to take part in this fun-filled annual fundraiser!

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Toque Proceeds Support Local Communities

80% of local Toque Campaign net proceeds benefit grass-root agencies in your community or region. The balance (20%) supports Raising the Roof’s Youthworks Initiative — aimed at breaking the cycle of youth homelessness in Canada.  

Toques come in sleeves of 10 and cases of 200. Everything you need to start your own Toque Campaign, from a Corporate ‘How To’ manual to the order form for toques and materials, is listed below.

Become an Industry Leader in Solutions to Youth Homelessness 

Help young Canadians who are homeless leave the street behind for good. Support our Youthworks initiative with a corporate donation, or find out how your organization can develop an employment or mentoring program for at- risk youth. 

Read Youth Homelessness in Canada: The Road to Solutions to learn about the importance of investing in solutions. 

To learn more about how your organization can get involved, send an e-mail to Maureen Gallagher, Director of Partnership Development.

Laugh With Us

On April 1, 2012 please join Raising the Roof and presenting sponsor Franklin Templeton Investments for the 15th Annual Comedy Cabaret at Second City, Toronto.  Whether you want to reward employees or pursue networking opportunities, the Comedy Cabaret Corporate Entertainment Package offers the best value in the GTA! This package includes on site signage and event program recognition, 12 tickets, hors d’oeuvres, beer/wine and a tax receipt for a portion of the cost.  With entertainment by Canada’s most recognized and hilariously funny comedians, it’s guaranteed to be a fabulous evening. It’s a great way to say “I appreciate you” to valued staff and clients. Individual tables and tickets are also available.

Sunday, April 1, 2012 – Second City, 51 Mercer St., 6:45 PM Reception, 7:30 PM Showtime

Funds raised benefit Raising the Roof’s national, Youthworks initiative, aimed at breaking the cycle of youth homelessness in Canada.

This very special corporate hosting opportunity is considered one of the best values in the GTA!
 

The Corporate Entertainment Package $3,000

Includes:     Exceptional recognition benefits in the evening program and prominent on-site signage.
                  Three tables (12 tickets) with preferred seating.
                  Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, wine/beer, dessert & coffee. 
                  Tax receipt for a portion of the cost.

Fabulous Foursome Package $600

Includes:     One table. (4 tickets)
                  Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, wine/beer, dessert & coffee. 
                  Tax receipt for a portion of the cost.

Solo Ticket $150

Includes:     One ticket.
                  Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, wine/beer, dessert & coffee. 
                  Tax receipt for a portion of the cost.
 

Featuring an All-Star line up of comedians!

               Ron James                          Debra Di Giovanni
         Special Guest Star                             Hosting
"The Ron James Show" CBC TV

        Adam Growe                                Jonny Harris 

            Mark Little                  Graham Chittenden

To purchase your Corporate Entertainment Package, Fabulous Foursome or Solo Ticket(s),
please call (416) 481-1838 or fax the attached order form to: (416) 481-1872.

Annual HOMES Golfing Event supports Youthworks

For the past 8 years, HOMES Publishing Group has expanded its already generous support of Raising the Roof through its annual HOMES Publishing Group Charity Golf Tournament. The event draws builders, developers and suppliers from the homebuilding industry across the Greater Toronto Area.  August 2011 saw another very successful tournament, with $24,000 raised in support of Youthworks. ”To date we have raised $158,000 to help solve homelessness. Along the way, we have been able to publicize this important cause to hundreds of key industry executives, who are themselves wonderful candidates for future support. And of course, it’s a fun and cheerful way to raise funds, with an event that engenders camaraderie and fellowship among our clients, and creates an indelible and positive image for our company” said Michael Rosset, President of HOMES Publishing Group.

You Take Charge

Have some great ideas of your own? Organize your own `in-house' fundraisers or employee donations program in support of solutions to homelessness. We’ll work with you to create a rewarding and memorable experience for your employees.

See examples of successful events that others organizations have put together – from golf tournaments to curling bonspiels to marathons and product promo fundraisers – all in support of Raising the Roof.

Volunteer

Help out a front-line agency serving homeless people in your community. Check our Shared Learnings site for a list of agencies across Canada and info about the work they do.

Sign Up

Become part of the Raising the Roof community.  It’s a great way to keep informed and to share your comments and views with us.

Click here to see other real life examples of businesses making a difference.

The options are almost limitless. The results will directly impact the communities in which you live and work.

Together we can make a powerful investment in the lives of the 200,000 Canadian adults, youth and children who are without a place to call home.