Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) Newsletter: October 2024 Edition
Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) Newsletter: October 2024 Edition
Colleagues,
The GCWCC is the largest workplace charitable campaign in Canada and our contributions continue to make a difference. Most federal organizations have officially launched their campaigns and more will do so this month.
In this edition of the GCWCC newsletter, you’ll find reflections from the Chair and Co-Chair’s impact tour, a fun ePledge video, some tips on canvassing, and other useful materials and information to support your communications.
We are here to support you and wish you continued success.
- 2024 GCWCC Team
The Impacts of Contributions
Paul Thompson, 2024 Campaign Chair and Nancy Hamzawi, 2024 Co-Chair, visited member organizations from the Named Recipients, United Way Centraide (Operation Come Home in Ottawa, and La Soupe Populaire de Hull) and heard testimonials from the HealthPartners’ member organizations as part of an impact tour earlier this fall.
“We came away from these visits with a stronger appreciation of the positive and far-reaching impacts these organizations are having within communities daily.ˮ
Together, we continue to bring positive change to our communities by donating through the Campaign.
Paul Thompson and Nancy Hamzawi preparing breakfast at Operation Come Home in Ottawa, ON, an organization supported by United Way Centraide.
Tour of the kitchen operations at La Soupe Populaire de Hull, an organization supported by United Way Centraide. The Chair and Co-Chair learn about the work of the members that are part of the HealthPartners.
Did you know?
The Named Recipients – HealthPartners and United Way Centraide – use research, local knowledge, and community partnerships to make informed investment decisions, maximizing the impact of donations.
United Way Centraide is a national network of local experts committed to bringing people and organizations together to meet immediate community needs — and tackle the complex social issues at the root of those needs. By uniting the power of people, organizations, and resources, they’re creating awareness, inspiring action, and advancing positive change in communities nationwide.
At some point in their lives, 9 out of 10 Canadians are likely to be affected by one or more of the major illnesses HealthPartners charities are working to eradicate. A donation to HealthPartners helps 17 of Canada’s most well-respected health charities conduct critical research, provide evidence-based health information, enhance quality of life to patients, and improve access to care. When asked what you did at work today, say you changed a life.
Visit the Named Recipients page for information on the dollar impacts of contributions through the GCWCC.
Using ePledge is quick, easy, and secure way to donate.
Watch this video to find out how to use this online tool.
Remember, through ePledge, you can direct your support to one or as many causes or charities you care about by selecting any registered Canadian charity when completing your pledge.
Save the Dates!
- October 7 to 21:Walk Run Roll Challenge – registration now open
- November 28 (1 to 2 pm, ET): DM Trivia Live event
- November (various dates) : MegaConnEx
- December 3: Giving Tuesday
- December 5: Payroll deduction deadline (November 22 for military and NPF)
- February 13, 2025 (1 to 2 pm, ET): Awards and Closing Ceremony
Join the Walk Run Roll Challenge!
The Walk Run Roll Challenge is still ongoing. To date, departments have raised more than $38,000 and counting, in support of their local communities.
It takes less than 5 minutes to get started simply click on the registration link below, set a fundraising goal and choose a time to walk, run or roll 5 kilometres.
Participants and teams have until October 21 to register and complete the challenge. Donations can be made until October 31 so there is still time to get involved.
If you or members of your team are not able to walk, run or roll, consider donating to existing teams instead.
Quiz for a Cause – DM Trivia
The much-anticipated DM Trivia Challenge is scheduled to occur on Thursday, November 28, 1 to 2 pm (ET)
Contact the Chair’s Office for more information on how to create a DM Trivia Team.
Register now view the November 28 event: 2024 Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign: Quiz for a Cause – DM Trivia (csps-efpc.gc.ca)
A Successful Outreach on Behalf of the GCWCC Youth Council
The GCWCC Youth Council includes 18 ambitious members who ensure that the Campaign reflects the voice and offers the opportunity for young and new public servants to participate.
On September 6, the GCWCC Youth Council held a successful Federal Youth Network Engagement Event. More than 400 public servants from across the country participated in this event!
This was a great opportunity for young professionals to learn more about the Campaign and the GCWCC Youth Council. Members shared information about the mission and initiatives carried out by three working groups: Innovation, Governance and Communications.
On September 6, the GCWCC Youth Council will host a special event offering a fantastic opportunity for young professionals across the Government of Canada to meet the GCWCC national Chair and Co-Chair and interact with fellow colleagues.
Explore our webpage and consider joining the Council as a member.
Toolkits and useful links
Since Campaign launch, the GCWCC's vExpo hub had thousands of views, and more than 300 visits to its kiosks alone. Curious about what is available? Explore the platform to source best practices, key messages and more!
Exciting news! The GCWCC Youth Council has now published their vExpo kosk . We invite you to explore its content and share within your networks.
Need Campaign graphics, logos and templates? Download them from our website at Graphics, logos and templates - Canada.ca. While you’re visiting the website, source the Get to Know the GCWCC page for turn-key messaging to support your communications.
Need more information or have questions?
Contact the Chair's Office Team!
Campaign Tips
Why is canvassing so important?
In a workplace campaign, it is critical to canvass first and to canvass at every activity. Why? Here are a few reasons:
- 90% of campaign revenue comes from direct employee donations.
- A donation is 5-7 times higher than an event contributions.
- Canvassing first ensures that there will be no donor fatigue when asking for donations.
- Canvassing takes minimal resources (time, effort, money) with the most return on investment.
Here are some helpful tips on how to approach the conversation when asking for a donation:
- Share your experience / reason for giving to the Campaign.
- Share information about the impact of donations (explore the webpage for helpful messages).
- Be a good listener and answer any questions.
- Ensure a direct Ask – don’t pressure!
- Thank colleagues for their time, regardless of their decision.
The Impact of the Named Recipients
United Way Centraide
Tivadar was able to get the support he needs to be ready to start school through United Way funded programs.
Two-year-old Tivadar struggled with severe language delays, which affected his learning and strained his father’s limited resources.
Unfortunately, for too many reasons, thousands of kids fall through the cracks in terms of development, leaving parents to their own devices (and deductions) to set the path straight. But, Zsolt was lucky: he found a United Way–funded agency that offered the assistance he desperately sought.
Read more about Tivadar’s here: https://www.unitedway.ca/story/tivadar/.
HealthPartners
Meet Manon Desbiens. Two of her sisters and her brother had Huntington’s disease.
My family and I were in the dark and not functioning well at all until the Huntington Society came to the rescue.
In November 2011, Alfred discovered that he was a Duchenne carrier. At about the same time, he and his wife Marie-Ève were told that their little boy, who was 4 years old at the time, had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare hereditary degenerative neuromuscular disease with no known cure.
HealthPartners and the Huntington Society have played an active role in the lives of the Desbiens family. “My sisters and brother went to summer camp every year. For them, it was a very liberating experience. And for us, the caregivers, these organizations offered us respite trips so we could have a chance to recharge our batteries s,” continues Manon.
Read more about Manon here: https://healthpartners.ca/how-we-help/living-proof/manon-desbiens.
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