Community Service Day

The Westgate Community Service Day is an opportunity for the students of Westgate to serve others and connect to our larger Winnipeg community. On Wednesday, May 14, instead of spending the day in classes, students will volunteer for a Winnipeg non-profit organization or institution. 

Community Service Day also builds community through fundraising. By asking friends, family, and church communities to sponsor our Community Service Day, we are asking them to be part of our shared Westgate life. When asking for donations, we encourage students to emphasize that this is a school-wide event.

FULL DETAILS FOUND HERE:

Students can collect donations in support of their fundraising in the following ways:

1. Cash 
   • Put money in envelope
   • Record donation on the Student Record Sheet 

2. Cheque
   • Put cheque in envelope
   • Record donation on the Student Record Sheet

3. e-Transfer
   • Give donor a fundraising card, which includes the following information:
     • send donations to accounting@westgatemennonite.org
     • Include in the memo line:
       • Donor’s Mailing Address (for tax receipts)
       • Student’s Name
       • Student’s Grade 
   • Ask supporters to let you know their donation amount after the donation has been made, so that you can track your fundraising efforts. 
   • Record donation on the Student Record Sheet

4. Credit Card through CanadaHelps.org 
   • Give donor a fundraising card, which includes the following information
     • Go to:
       • Grade 6: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/103717
       • Grade 7: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/130788
       • Grade 8:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/130792
       • Grade 9:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/130793
       • Grade 10:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/130794
       • Grade 11:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/130795
       • Grade 12:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/130796
       • General Fund: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/15605
         • Select “Community SERVICE DAY” from the drop down menu
     • Include in the comment:
       • Student’s Name & Grade
   • Ask supporters to let you know their donation amount after the donation has been made, so that you can track your fundraising efforts. 
   • Record the donation on the Student Record Sheet

Our school goal is $30,000!