CanU Canada's Premiere Fundraising Gala
Thursday, November 13, 2025 - Canadian Museum for Human Rights
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CanU Imagine? Together, We Can Grow a Brighter Future
Every young person holds incredible potential, sometimes all they need is the right opportunity to see it in themselves. The Imagine Stories Gala is more than a night of fine dining and inspiring stories, it’s where our community comes together to plant seeds of hope, confidence, and leadership in Manitoba’s youth.
When you sponsor or buy a ticket, you’re not just attending an event, you’re fuelling mentorship programs, scholarships, transportation, and hands-on learning experiences that change lives.
This is your chance to help a young leader take root and flourish.
Where Potential Takes Root
CanU is a Winnipeg-based charitable organization that inspires hope and confidence in the next generation of Manitoba leaders.
Through out-of-school mentorship and educational enrichment programs, CanU empowers youth in Grades 5–12 with hands-on learning experiences on post-secondary campuses.
Guided by passionate student volunteers, CanU Kids build vital skills in health, academics, leadership, and community service, creating a powerful cycle of learning and growth for both mentees and mentors.
As the demand for CanU continues to grow, fundraising initiatives like the Imagine Stories Gala are essential to sustain and expand these life-changing opportunities for youth across Manitoba.
Growing Manitoba's Leaders of Tomorrow
About the Imagine Stories Gala
The Imagine Stories Gala is CanU’s signature fundraising event, an inspiring evening that celebrates youth resilience and showcases the transformative power of community support. Featuring youth-led storytelling, a gourmet dinner, silent auction, and VIP experiences, the gala brings donors, community leaders, and CanU participants together in a shared mission.
Why It Matters
Proceeds from the gala directly fund CanU’s mentorship, academic, and leadership programs for students in Grades 5–12. These funds support vital services such as transportation, meals, scholarships, and hands-on learning experiences across post-secondary campuses.
Your Sponsorship Impact
As a sponsor, you help create life-changing opportunities for youth while reinforcing your commitment to community growth and leadership development. Your support helps ensure these programs remain accessible, sustainable, and impactful for years to come.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Forest Sponsorships - $10,000
Stands for lasting impact and community. Forest Sponsors are essential to CanU’s ecosystem, empowering large-scale transformation and nurturing the next generation of leaders across Manitoba.
10 Gala tickets
10 VIP reception tickets
Premier logo placement
Social media mentions (x4)
Mention in press release
Tree Sponsorships - $5,000
Represents growth and strength.Tree Sponsors help sustain CanU programming, enabling students to build key life skills and thrive in their learning journeys.
10 Gala tickets
10 VIP reception tickets
Logo placement on signage
Social media mentions (x2)
Sprout Sponsorships - $2,500
Symbolizes the early stages of potential. This tier supports foundational program elements that plant the seeds of confidence, curiosity, and leadership in youth.
10 Gala tickets
Logo placement on event program
Social media mention
