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How to Support

Cheryl — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:10:08 +0000

There are many ways to support Easter Seals, whether by donating, participating in an event or volunteering your time. To learn more, please click on the following:

Donate

GIV3

Host a Fundraiser

In-Store Campaigns

Participate in an Event

Planned Giving

Sponsor an Event

Volunteer

Giv3

Cheryl — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:10:36 +0000

Easter Seals Canada is a member of GIV3.

GIV3 is a campaign for giving. It is the initiative to encourage Canadians to give 3% of their income (before tax) and to volunteer 3 hours a month to charitable or non-profit organizations…to make a difference.

Enter the Great Canadian Charity Contest in support of Easter Seals!

Click here to find out more about the charity contest and to enter.

The Paper Egg Campaign

easterseals — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:32 +0000

MARCH 12 – APRIL 8, 2012

By signing your name to a simple egg, thousands will make a difference in the lives of Canadians with disabilities!

Celebrating it’s 12th anniversary, The Paper Egg Campaign sees retailers and restaurants across the country sell Paper Eggs to raise awareness for Easter Seals programs and services. For four weeks leading up to Easter, Eggs are sold for $2 each ($1 in Saskatchewan) and all proceeds support local programs in three key areas:

Unique, life-changing camp programs for kids with disabilities;
Assistive technology and mobility devices to maximize independence for Canadians with disabilities; and
Community support such as employment services and local sport programs to inspire active, productive lives in the populations we serve.

Buy a Paper Egg when you shop at one of our retail partners and you’ll help improve the lives of the 146,000 Canadians who rely on Easter Seals programs each year.

National Partners

Regional Partners

Since the launch of the program in 2000, the campaign has raised $6.5 million for Easter Seals. Last year alone, Paper Egg participating partners collectively raised $822,466.

This March, support the campaign and sign your name to a Paper Egg. Your small gesture will make a big difference in your community!

Sponsor an Event

Cheryl — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:45:27 +0000

Your company wants to make a difference and offer employees fun and challenging team-building opportunities.

Easter Seals produces a number of exciting and unique national and provincial events to put your company’s name behind. Whether it’s to party with a purpose or be a superhero for Easter Seals kids, Easter Seals delivers media intensive events that bring people and teams together in a fun and challenging environment.

To find out how Easter Seals can meet your corporate needs, please contact Greg Sarney at 416-932-8382 x 226 or gsarney @ easterseals.ca.

Resources:

National Easter Seals Events

Easter Seals In-Store Campaigns

Provincial Events:

Easter Seals Alberta

Easter Seals British Columbia

Easter Seals Manitoba

Easter Seals New Brunswick

Easter Seals Newfoundland & Labrador

Easter Seals Nova Scotia

Easter Seals Ontario

Easter Seals Prince Edward Island

Easter Seals Quebec

Easter Seals Saskatchewan

Planned Giving

Cheryl — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:41:39 +0000

As you prepare your will, please consider making a lasting legacy by helping to ensure an accessible future for Canadians with disabilities. An Easter Seals fundraising professional is happy to assist you.

To find out more, please contact Greg Sarney at 416-932-8382 x 226 or gsarney @ easterseals.ca

Host a Fundraiser

easterseals — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:32:38 +0000

Interested in supporting Easter Seals through a personal event? Easter Seals is pleased to offer you an easy and handy online tool to promote your event and manage donations, whether it be a birthday party, office get-together, golf tournament, etc.

Simply click on the link below to register your event and set up your personal event page.

Personal Event Page Set Up

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I send emails to?

Send emails to family, friends and others in your life who believe in Easter Seals and want to make a difference. Ask them to attend your event and/or make a donation to Easter Seals.

Why set up a personal event page?

o Online donations are the most cost-effective way to give to Easter Seals.

o It’s the most time efficient way to let people know about your event, and manage it.

o It’s simple to set up.

o You don’t have to put a time limit on your campaign.

o People can donate from anywhere at anytime.

o Your donors receive a tax receive instantly via email.

Can I collect offline dontations?

Yes. Simply download the pledge form on your personal event page to record all your offline (cash & cheque) donations. Remember to include the mailing addresses of your donors to ensure they receive a charitable tax receipt. Once you’ve collected all your offline donations, mail them to:

Easter Seals Canada
40 Holly Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M4S 3C3

Please do not send cash in the mail. Please deposit the cash and write cheque made out to Easter Seals Canada.

Do I need to make a donation myself?

It’s not required. The decision to make a financial donation to Easter Seals is up to you.

Donate

Cheryl — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:48:09 +0000

“Easter Seals has shown me that I can do anything!” 11 year old Hayley Redmond

Hayley is just one child who has benefited from the services of Easter Seals programs and services. Thanks to the help of supporters like you, Easter Seals has been able to provide inclusive and engaging opportunities for children, youth and adults with disabilities through summer camps and active living programs, in addition to other services such as the provision of specialized mobility and access equipment.

We want to show more kids like Hayley that they can do anything. Please help by making a donation today. Thank you for making a difference!

Online Donations

Easter Seals offers you an easy and secured way to process your donation through the Internet. Method of payment is credit card. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express or Diners Card. Benefits to online transactions:

• Instant receipt of your tax receipt via your email address
• Choice of making a one time payment or monthly contribution
• Facilitates making a tribute gift in honour or in memory of a loved one

Donate Today:

Donate Now to Easter Seals Canada and choose to direct your support to either our national or provincial programs.

You may also donate directly to your provincial Easter Seals office by clicking one of the following.

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

Newfoundland & Labrador

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Mailed Donations:

Easter Seals Canada is happy to receive your donation by mail. Please make your cheque to Easter Seals Canada and send to:

Easter Seals Canada
40 Holly Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M4S 3C3

Thanks again for your support!

Your Dollars at Work:

Sign up today for Our Stories, Easter Seals Canada’s quarterly e-News, and find out how your dollars are making a difference.

An Important Message to our Supporters:

Easter Seals places a high value on our relationship with you, our donors. Without your support we would not be able to achieve our mission to enhance the quality of life of Canadians with disabilities. We thank you for your commitment to us.

We believe that transparency and accountability are essential to our success. With this in mind, we have recently joined Imagine Canada’s Ethical Code Program.

The Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code lays out a set of standards for charitable organizations to manage and report their financial affairs responsibly. By adhering to these standards, we are complying with generally accepted practices for soliciting and managing donor dollars. This is important because you, our supporters, are entitled to transparency and the greatest impact possible for your investment in us.

If you have any questions about our adherence to the Ethical Code, please feel free to contact Lisa Van Arem at lvanarem @ easterseals.ca, or request a copy of our financial statements. You can also download the Ethical Code itself by going to www.imaginecanada.ca.

Host a Fundraiser

easterseals — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:56:21 +0000

The Money Mart Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay

Cheryl — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:39:17 +0000

Sign up today for the Money Mart Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay. Where else can you party all night, run around in circles, and feel good the next day?

Join thousands in cities across the country for 24 Hours of amazing memories that will make all the difference in the world. Your support will provide transformative experiences for kids with disabilities.

Title Sponsor: Money Mart

Volunteering with Easter Seals

easterseals — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:34:31 +0000

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Easter Seals. Welcome!

There are many opportunities to help out. Whether you’d like to assist with one of our exciting fundraising events or lend program support, Easter Seals offers fun and memorable ways to engage in our organization.

To find out more about volunteering in your province and to apply, please click on one of the following:

Easter Seals Alberta

Easter Seals British Columbia

Easter Seals Manitoba

Easter Seals New Brunswick

Easter Seals Newfoundland & Labrador

Easter Seals Nova Scotia

Easter Seals Ontario

Easter Seals Prince Edward Island

Easter Seals Quebec

Easter Seals Saskatchewan