Third Party Fundraising – Host a Party with Purpose
Did you know that individuals, businesses and organizations can create and organize their own fundraisers in support of VPWAS, and many have. Community-based events are important to the ongoing operation of our programs in your community.
Known as “Third Party Fundraisers”, these past events and Parties with Purpose have included:
- Bike-a-thons (read about Liz and Brian’s Excellent Adventure redbicycletour.wordpress.com)
- Dinner Parties at home
- Food Drives
- Art Auctions
- Bottle Drives
- Casual Days at the office or school
- Raffles
- Pub Nights
- Club nights
Make your next event a Party with a Purpose.
Your donation to VPWAS directly supports people living with HIV and the programs that we access. These programs help ensure that that people living with HIV and co-infections receive compassionate support and Peer Navigation through our journey living with HIV. This support helps us to continue to provide educational and outreach services, peer navigation, peer support, advocacy services, treatment information and volunteer opportunities for our many diverse members.
To get started on your event, just let us know about your event in advance at support@vpwas.org or call 250.382.7927
We are happy to provide you with the following support to help make your event a success:
- When possible, promote your event through our e-communications, Facebook or website
- VPWAS marketing materials
- VPWAS logo
- Safer sex supplies
- Peer Speaker
If you or your donors wish to receive a tax receipt, make sure to collect their name and mailing address and amount.
Make all cheques out to “Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society“.
Donations can be mailed or dropped off to:
Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society (VPWAS)
101 – 1139 Yates Street
Victoria, BC
V8V 3N2
Phone: 250.382.7927
Toll Free: 1.877.382.7927
Fax: 250.382.3232
support@vpwas.org