Community fundraisers are a wonderful way for individuals, groups, and organizations to make a difference for animals in need while supporting the Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS). These events, promotions, sales, or campaigns are led by passionate community supporters who want to raise funds for The GTHS’s programs, services, and animal care initiatives.
By hosting a fundraiser, you’re not only helping provide essential care for animals, but also inspiring compassion and bringing people together around a shared purpose.
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1. Select your event type: Your fundraiser can take any form that excites you and your community. It can be as simple as asking for donations instead of birthday gifts, or as creative as organizing an event or personal challenge that reflects what matters most to you.
2. Set a fundraising goal: Every donation counts, and no goal is too small, your efforts help make a difference in the GTHS community.
3. Contact us: Our team will be in touch to provide guidance, tools, and support to help make it a success. Email events@gths.ca to begin planning your event!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does my event support the GTHS?
Community fundraisers play a vital role in supporting the Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) and the animals in our care. As a non-profit charity serving the South Georgian Bay region since 1999, The GTHS provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for over 1,300 animals each year, while also serving over 4,000 pets annually.
By hosting a community fundraiser, you help us provide essential care, enrichment, and support for animals, as well as fund educational programs that teach youth and the broader community about compassion, empathy, and the human-animal bond. Your efforts directly contribute to:
- Shelter and adoption services for animals in need
- Emergency support programs to keep pets with their families
- Youth and community education programs that foster compassion and responsible pet care
Every fundraiser strengthens our ability to care for animals, support families, and engage the community. Your generosity helps us create a compassionate community where pets and people thrive together.
What are community fundraisers?
Community fundraisers are led and managed independently by the event organizer. This means you are responsible for all aspects of your fundraiser, including planning, logistics, covering any associated costs, recruiting volunteers, creating promotional materials, hosting the event, and securing any required permits or liability insurance (such as for raffles).
To ensure every fundraiser aligns with our mission and is set up for success, all requests are reviewed by the Georgian Triangle Humane Society team. Based on the information you provide, we’ll determine a level of support that reflects the scope of your event, its timing, and our organizational capacity.
Will the GTHS promote my event?
As the organizer, you are responsible for promoting your fundraiser and building awareness within your network and community.
GTHS is happy to support your efforts in a number of ways:
- Provide guidance, messaging, and promotional tools to help you spread the word
- Add your event to our website or include it in our e-newsletter
- Share your content on our social media channels when you tag us
Please note that we typically do not create standalone social posts for third-party fundraisers, with a few limited exceptions tied to existing partnerships or sponsorships.
Our goal is to amplify your efforts where we can, while encouraging organizers to take the lead in promoting their events.
How do I send the proceeds of my fundraiser to the GTHS?
Donations can be made in person at GTHS (cash, cheque, or credit card), online via our website, or by mailing a cheque.
What if I have other questions?
We cover this – and so much more – in a helpful PDF that you can read by clicking here.
