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Can You Imagine...
What if every child had the opportunity to discover their potential?
About CanU Canada
CanU is a charitable organization in Winnipeg dedicated to inspiring hope and confidence in the leaders of tomorrow. Our out-of-school mentorship and educational enrichment programs empower youth in Grades 5-12 by providing access to a diverse range of educational experiences on post-secondary campuses. Throughout the year, CanU Kids enhance their nutrition, health, academic, social, and leadership skills under the guidance of passionate post-secondary student volunteers. These volunteers not only design and lead our programs but also refine their own leadership and community service skills, creating a powerful cycle of growth and empowerment for both mentors and mentees.
Celebrate With Us
Last November, CanU Canada hosted its second annual Imagine Stories Gala. It was an evening filled with stories of hope, confidence, resilience, and belonging, shared by our supporters, partners, volunteers, participants, and donors.
Imagine Stories Gala 2024
Get ready for another inspiring evening of storytelling led by CanU participants. Guests will enjoy dinner, a cash bar, a 50/50 draw, a silent auction, and various opportunities to become part of the CanU story.
Premier, and Hope sponsors will receive VIP tickets where they will have early access to the event with cocktails, appetizers, and entertainment by Keith Macpherson. See details below to support CanU through the Imagine Stories Gala event.
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: Doors open for VIP ticket holders at 5:30pm with VIP reception. For regular ticket holders, doors open at 6pm.
Location: Canadian Human Rights Museum
Be a Part of the Change
Join us to witness the incredible work of our post-secondary student mentors and hear the inspiring stories of the young individuals whose lives you are helping to transform. Your presence at the gala is not just attendance; it’s an investment in their future and a testament to your belief in the power of education and mentorship.
Your support fuels the growth and development of our future leaders, providing invaluable opportunities for our youth and student volunteers. Your contributions open doors to educational experiences and mentorship that build their confidence, academic abilities, and leadership skills, setting them on a path to success. Your support is the cornerstone of a thriving, empowered community.
How You Can Help
Your contribution can create lasting change through various opportunities:
- Event Sponsorship: Enhance your impact as a Premier, Hope, or Table Sponsor.
- Buy Tickets: Experience an unforgettable evening by purchasing gala tickets.
- Donations: Contribute with a one-time donation or commit to monthly support.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Roger Berrington at rogerb@canucanada.org. One time donations, monthly donations and ticket purchases can be on the website.
Premier Sponsorship $10,000 (SOLD):
10 VIP tickets with early access to the event for cocktails , appetizers, and entertainment
Premier logo placement at the event and on marketing materials
Media release mention with quote
Social media content (minimum 4 posts)
Hope Sponsorship $5,000:
10 VIP tickets with early access to the event for cocktails , appetizers, and entertainment
Logo placement at the event and on marketing materials
Social media content (minimum 2 posts)
Table Sponsorship $2,500:
10 regular tickets
Logo placement on the event program
Social media content ("Thank you to our sponsors" post)
Wine Bar Sponsorship $2,500 (SOLD)
2 VIP tickets with early access to the event for cocktails , appetizers, and entertainment
Wine bar signage with logo
Social media content ("Thank you to our sponsors" post)
Phantom Sponsor $500:
Interested in supporting the CanU Imagine Stories Gala but can't attend? This one is for you! Your logo will be included on signage at the event.
Learn More about the Imagine Stories Gala
Can you imagine if every kid in Winnipeg had the opportunity to discover their potential?
Stories are at the heart of CanU’s success and growth. Every gift-in-kind, every hour volunteered, and every dollar donated can be traced back to an inspiring CanU story. These stories are the reason there are over 500 kids on the bus each week, en route to discovering their potential. These stories remind us why CanU’s mission matters in Winnipeg and why CanU perpetually strives to get more kids on the bus.
In celebration of it’s return to in-person experiences, CanU Canada is inviting you to IMAGINE, our premiere fundraising gala event aimed at sharing the incredible stories of CanU with the wider Winnipeg community. IMAGINE will provide a unique opportunity to connect with, and learn from, Winnipeg’s future leaders.
Find out how CanU is making a difference in Winnipeg and how you can be a part of that story.
CanU Canada is a Manitoba-based registered charity that seeks to inspire hope, confidence and action in Winnipeg youth. CanU Canada works virtually, in-school, after-school, on-campus and in the community, partnering with over 65 Winnipeg schools, to deliver a wide-variety of learning experiences for kids between grades 5-12 with untapped potential.
Whether CanU participants are experiencing the field of health sciences alongside future physicians, the field of law alongside future lawyers, or preparing a nutritious meal from scratch alongside nutrition students, CanU youth are equipped with the hope, confidence and resilience to explore their own promising futures.