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Fundraising

Would you like to get involved and support our mission?

Fundraising activities are an excellent way to make a tangible difference in your community while raising awareness of our mission among your friends, family, and colleagues.
 
Events organized by third parties must however receive prior approval from Dans la rue before any promotion using our name or logo.
 

Please review the information below. 

Useful information about fundraising

Do I need prior approval?

Yes.

Any fundraiser organized in the name of, or for the benefit of, Dans la rue must be approved by our team before it is launched.
CAN I USE THE DANS LA RUE LOGO?

Yes. 

After receiving our approval, we will provide the official files as well as our brand guidelines.
DO I NEED TO ORGANIZE MY EVENT MYSELF?

Yes.

The organization of the event remains the responsibility of the individual or group organizing it.
WILL A TAX RECEIPT BE ISSUED?
It depends on how the donations are collected.
 
The rules governing the issuance of tax receipts are regulated by the Canada Revenue Agency.

I have read and understand the rules and guidelines.

Essential Information for Organizing a Fundraiser

Any individual, company, school, community group, or organization wishing to support the mission of Dans la rue may propose a fundraising activity.

Yes.

Any fundraiser organized in the name of, or for the benefit of, Dans la rue must be approved by our team before it is launched.

Depending on the nature of the activity, a written agreement may be required to comply with the recommendations of the Canada Revenue Agency regarding registered charities.

Yes.

To facilitate tracking of your online fundraiser, we recommend using a specialized platform, such as CanadaHelps.

This allows you to monitor donations at any time and simplify contribution management.

Promotion and brand usage

The organization of the event remains the responsibility of the individual or group organizing it.

However, our team can answer questions related to our mission and procedures.

Yes.

Once authorization is granted, we provide the official files along with our graphic standards guide, which must be followed.

Depending on availability, we may provide certain promotional tools, such as our logo, information about our mission, or other relevant resources.

Subject to available resources and the nature of the event, we may share certain activities on our platforms.

However, we cannot guarantee promotion of all third-party events.

Donations and tax receipts

It depends on how donations are collected.

The rules governing tax receipts are regulated by the Canada Revenue Agency.

We encourage you to contact us before your event to determine what may be eligible.

Donations enable Dans la rue to continue its mission supporting homeless and at-risk youth and help fund all of our services and programs.

No.

Funds raised through third-party events are allocated to Dans la rue’s overall mission in order to support all of our services for youth.

Support provided by Dans la rue

The organization of the event remains the responsibility of the individual or group organizing it.

However, our team can answer questions related to our mission and procedures.

Yes.

We invite you to consult our Third-Party Fundraisers Guide, which outlines the main steps, requirements, and best practices for organizing a fundraiser in support of Dans la rue

For any questions regarding your fundraising project, our Philanthropic Development Team will be pleased to assist you during the planning stages of your event.

Technical information

Regulations and Permits

Depending on the type of activity, certain permits or authorizations may be required.

For example, events held in public spaces may require municipal approval.

It is the organizer’s responsibility to comply with all applicable legal requirements.

Yes.

All activities must be consistent with the values of Dans la rue and with our Third-Party Fundraisers Guide.

We reserve the right to decline certain initiatives.

Fees and Insurance

Costs vary depending on the type of event.

All expenses related to planning, promotion, and implementation of the activity are the responsibility of the organizer.

No.

Events organized by third parties are not covered by Dans la rue’s insurance policies. It is the organizer’s responsibility to obtain any necessary insurance coverage.

Presence of Dans la rue at the Event

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the presence of a member of our team at third-party events.

If such attendance is desired, please contact us so that we can assess the request.

No.

Event organizers are responsible for recruiting and managing the volunteers required to carry out their activity.

Submitting the Funds Raised

By Mail or In Person

We would be pleased to welcome you!

Dans la rue 
533 Ontario Streat East, Suite 450
Montréal, QC H2L 1N8 

By Interac e-Transfer or Bank Transfer

Transfer the funds raised directly from your bank account.

Through Our Online Donation Form

Submit the funds raised in just one click using a debit card, credit card, PayPal account, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

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