Event Ideas
Looking to host an event and raise funds for Gillian's Place? Take a look at some of the ways our community can support survivors of gendered abuse.
Please see our Community Hosted Event Guidelines prior to planning an event for Gillian's Place.
Plan an Awareness Marketing Activity or Campaign
Raise funds and collect donations for Gillian's Place by hosting a fundraising initiative at a place of business or organization.
This can include point-of-sale at your place of business, purchase donation for customers, and awareness marketing campaign.
If you are an organization and would like to plan an awareness marketing activity or campaign, visit here to see successful past events.
Organize and Participate!
Organize and participate in a bike-a-thon, walk-a-thon, or even a mountain trek and motorcycle ride!
Ask friends (potential donors) to sponsor your activity or even suggest they set a goal for you to achieve during your activity. You can even encourage others to participate as well to create a bigger impact!
Pictured right, a family cycling to break the cycle of violence and abuse.
Engage Staff, Volunteers, and Students
Encourage your colleges to make a donation or host an event.
Dress down days where participants can make a donation to dress down from typical attire creates buy in for those who wish to participate. Other ideas include encouraging different departments/classrooms to make a donation or ask to match your donation.
Need some ideas? Visit our successful past events here.
Host a Gathering!
Gather your family and friends for a game night, dinner, or simply share a skill and ask partipants to make a donation for thier particpation!
Encourage attendees to bring a donation such as a monetary donation, gift cards, or items requested from our wish list here.
Games nights can include trivia, bingo, or other competitive games while supporting Gillian's Place.
Fun fact: Many of our supporters have hosted trivia by using questions related to Gillian's Place and gender-based violence to promote awarness!
Dedicate a Special Day
Giving is wonderful way to pay tribute to a special day in yours, or someone's life. This can include a birthday, wedding, anniversary, graduation, or any other day that is worth dedicating.
A card will be sent to the honouree acknowledging your donation to Gillian’s Place in their honour.
To dedicate a day, please conact Bev at 905.684.4000 ext. 233 or email bev@gilliansplace.com for details.
Organize an Event
Organize an event where event participants must purchase tickets, or donate an item to attend the event.
This can include a theatre performance, a gala, craft show, market, concert, the possibilities are endless!
Visit our successful events section for inspiration here!