Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign Newsletter: 2023 Launch Edition
Dear colleagues,
Thank you for volunteering for the 2023 Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC).
We're pleased to share the first edition of our 2023 volunteer newsletter. It includes key dates and information to support your communications as a campaign leader or volunteer.
The #GCWCCMatters and it is an extension of what we do in service to Canadians. Please help us spread the word by sharing this newsletter widely with your campaign team and with your volunteers! You can also use the content in your messages to employees.
Wishing you a successful start to your 2023 campaigns!
- 2023 GCWCC Team
Mark your calendars
National events
- September 12 (1 to 2 pm ET): Opening ceremony
- September 29: Raise an Orange Flag for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 5 to 13: Walk Run Roll
- November 21 (1 to 2 pm ET): DM Trivia
- January 31, 2024 (1 to 2 pm ET): Awards and Closing Ceremony
Other key dates
- October: Giving Thanks (toolkit available in September)
- November 28: Giving Tuesday (toolkit available end of October)
- December 8: Last day for payroll deductions
- December 31: Charitable giving deadline for 2023 (toolkit available Dec 2)
Register today! 2023 National GCWCC Opening Ceremony
Join our live launch event on Tuesday, September 12, at 1 pm (ET) to find out how your contributions to the GCWCC matter and make a difference in the lives of colleagues, friends, and family members in need from coast to coast to coast. Special guests include John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, and Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
Register for the Opening Ceremony now!
Did you know?
In 2022, the GCWCC helped more than 6,500 charities to deliver impact and help people in communities across the country. The generosity of campaign donors helped deliver critical care and services — when and where they were needed most — to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Canadians.
Supporting charities is a personal choice, so you can donate to the causes you care about most. Find out more by visiting Why Give.
Toolkits and templates
The 2023 GCWCC campaign toolkit was shared with teams back in July. The kit includes promotional materials. Bookmark Volunteers and visit the page regularly to find templates and other products.
Walk Run Roll
From October 5 to 13, move for what matters. Rally your colleagues for this 5K Walk Run Roll. Proceeds go to support charitable work in your community and count toward your departmental campaigns.
The toolkit with promotional material is now available for download .
Register for Walk Run Roll now!
Be inclusive: For resources on how to make your events and documents accessible to all employees visit the GCWCC.
GCWCC vExpo hub
We have partnered with the Canada School of Public Service to bring a new virtual interface accessible to all campaign teams and public servants. The vExpo hub is a one-stop destination for GCWCC events, materials and best practices to support departmental efforts.
Visit the GCWCC vExpo hub and click on the banners and various departmental kiosks to source best practices from campaign teams across the federal family.
Discover more about the named recipients
HealthPartners is a coalition representing 17 of the country's well-known health charities who work to improve understanding, treatment and prevention of diseases that affect 9 in 10 Canadians. We're supporting Canadian families and caregivers through investments in research, treatment, education, local support programs and advocacy.
United Way Centraide is committed to helping people and families across Canada build better lives. They do this by moving people from poverty to possibility, helping kids be all they can be, and building strong and healthy communities as to not let anyone behind.
Find out more about the named recipients.
Let's be social
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Have questions about the GCWCC? Please contact the 2023 Chair's Office team.