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Getting Involved
There are many ways to get involved with a non-profit organization. Here are just a few of the ways you can lend your support to Columbus House:
Volunteer (at our annual gala or our bingo monthly)
Inquire about how to become a member of our Board of Directors
Create your own fundraising event.
Become a sponsor at our annual ‘Wine, Beer & Food Tasting’ Gala, or sign up to become a featured restaurant, winery or brewery
Make a charitable donation in honour of someone special
Remember, for a non-profit organization every contribution counts, no matter how small. If you are a small business owner with the desire to help but lack the funds to make a monetary donation, consider donating your services (renovations, for example), supplies for our residential program (new toiletries), or food for our Teen Compass lunches. If you're a community-minded individual and an excellent planner, consider creating your own fundraising event in support of Columbus House, like a 5 km run/walk, bowl-a-thon, golf or hockey tournament.
While Columbus House receives funding from a variety of sources, we are a registered charity that relies on donations and fundraising to provide programs and services to our area's youth.
Our Annual Fundraising Events
Baby Bottle Fundraiser
Wine, Beer & Food Tasting Gala
Our annual Baby Bottle fundraiser, which begins on Mother's Day and concludes on Father's Day, supports our Young Parent Support Program (YPSP). Baby bottles are distributed to participating parishes across Renfrew County, where parishioners bring them home and return them filled with coins one month later.
Our annual Wine, Beer & Food Tasting Gala is our signature fundraising event and continues to grow in popularity and scope year after year. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or how to participate as a restaurant, winery, or brewery at this year's event, please visit our Gala event page!