Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign December 2023 Newsletter
Colleagues,
As campaigns across the country start winding down, we want to thank you for your incredible dedication and commitment to the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC). Your efforts matter and make a difference to our families, neighbours and communities.
Thank you!
- 2023 GCWCC Team
Mark your calendars
National events
- December 5 (1 to 2 pm ET): DM Trivia live event
- December 5-6: ISC's Winter Indigenous Market
- January 31, 2024 (1 to 2 pm ET): Awards and Closing Ceremony
Other dates and events
- December 8: Last day for payroll deductions
- December 31: Charitable giving deadline for 2023 (toolkit now available)
Quiz for a Cause – DM Trivia Challenge
GCWCC's fun-filled DM Trivia Challenge final round event will be webcast live on Tuesday, December 5, at 1 pm (ET).
33 teams participated in the first round, raising more than $27,000 to support their communities.
Congratulations to the 7 Deputies / Senior Leaders and teams who are in the final round:
- Team Brainiacs Without Borders, Global Affairs Canada
- Team Waniska, Indigenous Services Canada
- Team Taking care of quizness, Department of National Defence
- Team The Quizzards of Oz, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Team Les Merveilles de Mondou, Canadian Heritage
- Team The Quiz Whizzes, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Team Kids in Rideau Hall, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General
Register to view the DM Trivia National Event
Useful tips for wrapping up your campaign
As we approach the end of the Campaign 2023, here are some key things to keep in mind:
- Encourage people to give in a way that's convenient to them. While payroll deduction is the most effective method, you can also give through ePledge using Paypal or credit cards. You can also donate via cheque, paper pledge forms and over the phone until December 31.
- Your donation matters.Even a small donation makes a difference. If every public servant donated $5 a paycheck, the GCWCC would raise over $35 million to support people in our communities across Canada!
- There's still time to donate. Although the campaign closes on December 31, you can still donate through ePledge until March 31, 2024, and have it count towards your departmental total.
GivingTuesday – Thank you!
On November 28, we issued a #GivingTuesday call to action across departments, encouraging a final push for donations through the GCWCC.
Through your collective generosity, we raised $630,000 on this largest day of charitable giving. Thank you for your incredible generosity and support to the causes that matter to you.
What a great way to rise to the challenge!
2023 National Awards and Recognition – Nominations opening soon!
While the campaign is not over, it's time to start thinking about showing your gratitude to your many volunteers and team members who make the campaign possible. The Chair's Office team is getting ready to send you and email with all the details on how to nominate your volunteers. You can also visit Awards and Recognition in mid-December to find out more about Chair's Cup Award categories and how to submit the names of your Unsung Heroes for a special recognition.
Toolkits and templates
December 8: Payroll deduction deadline
The deadline to make a donation by payroll deduction is December 8. Why choose payroll deductions? For as little as five dollars per pay, a donor can provide a meal for a homeless person or support individuals who have just been diagnosed with chronic illnesses. Enroll today to make an impact in your community!
December 31: Final day to receive a 2023 charitable tax receipt
As we look forward to the Winter Holiday, we're asking for your help to make a final appeal within your teams. If members are still considering giving, December 31 is their last chance to support their communities and get a charitable tax receipt for 2023. To support your communications efforts, the Charitable Giving Deadline for 2023 is now available.
GCWCC vExpo
Explore the GCWCC vExpo to view national events or source best practices, key messages and more! Contact the 2023 Chair's Office team for questions.
The impacts of your contributions
Thank you for your contributions to the named recipients, Health Partners and United Way Centraide. Your donations change lives!
United Way Centraide – Meet Grace
Thanks to a local food program funded by United Way, Grace found nutrition insights and a supportive community.
HealthPartners – Meet Jean-Pierre
Jean-Pierre has been living with mitochondrial myopathy for 40 years. From the very beginning, he relied on the resources offered by Muscular Dystrophy Canada, one of the health charities working under the HealthPartners umbrella.
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