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“Kindness in Words Creates Confidence. Kindness in Thinking Creates Profoundness. Kindness in Giving Creates Love.” - Lao Tzu For the past six years, the WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) has brought Random Act of Kindness Day TM (RAK Day TM ) to our region, joining the community together for a one-day event in November to celebrate kindness through random and simple acts. RAK Day TM was developed by the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation in 2008 and since that time it has grown to be a branded kindness initiative celebrated across the country by other community foundations. On November 3 rd , 2017 the WECF will be joining communities across Canada in celebrating. I’m pleased to invite you to be part of this special day. By joining us not only will you be a part of a national movement, but it will also offer you the opportunity to positively position your brand and be part of community building by promoting sense of belonging—a major theme of community foundations across Canada. With your support we will be able to maximize outreach and collaboration throughout Windsor-Essex. Last year, the WECF collaborated with various organizations across Windsor-Essex to help spread kindness. We also distributed over 4,500 RAK Day TM cards, posted over 130 full colour posters, and dispersed water bottles, sticky notes, pencils, and bookmarks throughout Windsor-Essex. Additionally, we ran PSAs through the local media, including AM800, Country 95.9, and Mix 96.7. Many also shared their stories of kindness on social media using the hashtags #WERAK and #RAKDAY. As you can see, this initiative receives wide-spread promotion, and your company can be part of this. Please take some time to review the enclosed package with this letter and review what we can offer your company through its participation in Random Act of Kindness Day TM . If you have any questions or would like to participate in this exciting initiative please contact me at your convenience. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this very special program. Sincerely, Lisa Kolody Executive Director – WindsorEssex Community Foundation 519-255-6572 / [email protected]
Transcript of Creates Confidence.
“Kindness in Words Creates
Confidence. Kindness in
Thinking Creates Profoundness.
Kindness in Giving Creates Love.”
- Lao Tzu
For the past six years, the WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) has
brought Random Act of Kindness DayTM (RAK DayTM) to our region, joining the
community together for a one-day event in November to celebrate kindness
through random and simple acts. RAK DayTM was developed by the Kitchener
Waterloo Community Foundation in 2008 and since that time it has grown to
be a branded kindness initiative celebrated across the country by other community foundations. On November 3rd, 2017
the WECF will be joining communities across Canada in celebrating.
I’m pleased to invite you to be part of this special day. By joining us not only will you be a part of a national
movement, but it will also offer you the opportunity to positively position your brand and be part of community building
by promoting sense of belonging—a major theme of community foundations across Canada.
With your support we will be able to maximize outreach and collaboration throughout Windsor-Essex. Last year,
the WECF collaborated with various organizations across Windsor-Essex to help spread kindness. We also distributed
over 4,500 RAK DayTM cards, posted over 130 full colour posters, and dispersed water bottles, sticky notes, pencils, and
bookmarks throughout Windsor-Essex. Additionally, we ran PSAs through the local
media, including AM800, Country 95.9, and Mix 96.7. Many also shared their stories of
kindness on social media using the hashtags #WERAK and #RAKDAY. As you can see,
this initiative receives wide-spread promotion, and your company can be part of this.
Please take some time to review the enclosed package with this letter and
review what we can offer your company through its participation in Random Act of
Kindness DayTM. If you have any questions or would like to participate in this exciting
initiative please contact me at your convenience. Thank you in advance for your
consideration of this very special program.
Sincerely,
Lisa Kolody Executive Director – WindsorEssex Community Foundation 519-255-6572 / [email protected]
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What is Random Act of Kindness DayTM?
Random Act of Kindness DayTM (RAK DayTM) is an inclusive, community building initiative that was developed in 2008 by
the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation. Since that time, Random Act of Kindness DayTM has grown to
become a branded kindness initiative celebrated across the country, led by other Community Foundations in their
respective local communities. For the past six years, the WindsorEssex Community Foundation has brought Random Act
of Kindness DayTM to the Windsor-Essex region, joining the community together for a one-day event in November to
celebrate kindness through random and simple acts. This year Random Act of Kindness DayTM is on November 3rd, 2017.
Who is the WindsorEssex Community Foundation?
The WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF), originally founded in 1983 as Heritage Windsor, is a perpetual
community trust for philanthropic purposes. It exists to manage donors’ legacy funds and make grants to support local
community programs. Through grant making activities, the WECF is able to establish partnerships to assist a broad range
of community organizations. In addition to this, the WECF also leads a variety of philanthropic programs in Windsor-
Essex including Inspiration 100, the Young Philanthropists, Random Act of Kindness DayTM , the Community Cup Golf
Tournament, and the Vitality Legacy Program. To learn more about these programs and the many different ways you can
work with your Community Foundation to give back to Windsor-Essex visit www.wecf.ca.
How Does Random Act of Kindness Day Work™? On RAK DayTM we encourage people to perform simple acts of kindness for others, inspiring them to do the same for others. In Windsor-Essex we distribute materials to assist with this. Last year we:
Distributed over 4,500 RAK DayTM cards
Posted over 130 full colour posters in both French and English
Distributed water bottles, sticky notes, pencils, and bookmarks
Ran PSAs in the local media through AM800, Country 95.9, and Mix 96.7
Shared our message on social media – Facebook and Twitter
We encourage people to perform simple acts of
kindness for others
Who Participates? Every year several different individuals, businesses, groups, schools, and organizations participate in RAK DayTM by engaging in small acts of kindness throughout the day. Those that participated last year included:
WFCU Credit Union
Greater Essex County District School Board
Valiant TMS
Windsor Police Services
BMO | Bank of Montreal
TD Bank
Multicultural Council
Snap’d Windsor
The Benefits Company
The Spitfires Foundation
Family Respite
Lakeshore Community Support Centre
VON Erie St. Clair
Green Shield Canada
Windsor Star
BMO | Bank of Montreal
Multicultural Council
Many more groups and individuals participated online by sharing their kindness stories through Facebook and Twitter using the hashtags #WERAK and #RAKDAY
Every year several different individuals, businesses, groups,
schools, and organizations
participate in Random Act of Kindness DayTM
Reach of Random Act of Kindness DayTM RAK DayTM has spread across Canada. In 2015 15 community foundations participated. Last year we received a record number of participants from school boards and banks, to the hospital and charities. Each year more and more people are participating. With your recognition on print materials and through media, we can ensure your contribution will receive wide-spread promotion across Windsor-Essex on November 3rd, 2017.
Your contribution will receive wide-spread
promotion across Windsor-Essex
Available Sponsorship Opportunities
One sponsorship level is available for RAK DayTM 2017. However, the WECF is open to working with you and discussing different options that suite your needs. Gold …………………………..…………….…………………………………………………………………....................................... $2,500
Prominent logo and name recognition on the WECF website www.wecf.ca
Prominent logo and name recognition in the WECF Annual Report, distributed in November 2016
Prominent logo recognition on all RAK DayTM written communications, including media releases, WECF e-
newsletter, and WECF social media outlets—Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Prominent logo recognition on RAK DayTM promotional materials, including RAK DayTM cards and posters
Verbal recognition through radio communications, including interviews and advertisements
Logo and verbal recognition through WECF presentations throughout the year that involve RAK DayTM
Free RAK DayTM materials for your organization to distribute on November 3rd
Sponsorship Registration
To register please complete this page and return it to the WECF office through one of the following ways:
F: 519-255-6936 / E: [email protected] / M: 3200 Deziel Drive, Suite 511 Windsor, ON N8W 5K8 Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person and Title: _____________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ City: _____________ Postal Code: ______________ Telephone: _________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________________
We would like to sponsor Random Act of Kindness DayTM with a Gold Sponsorship
We would like to customize our own sponsorship package for Random Act of Kindness DayTM
We are not able to sponsor Random Act of Kindness DayTM this year, but we are interested in learning about how we
can still participate as a company
Payment Details
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES PAYABLE TO:
WINDSORESSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Memo: Random Act of Kindness DayTM
A Cheque is enclosed Total amount enclosed: $ _________________
Please invoice us to the address listed above
Please charge my credit card Total amount to be charged $ ____________ VISA MasterCard
Card # ______________________________________ Exp: ______/______
Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _____________
Questions?
Lisa Kolody - Executive Director Kyrsten Solcz – Program Coordinator [email protected] [email protected]
