Interested in hosting your own event? We're here to help!

Each year The Darling Home for Kids benefits from a number of community fundraisers, held by individuals like you. Whether you'd like to host a bake sale, a car wash, or a party, we can provide you with plenty of information on planning a successful event.

If you would like to support The Darling Home for Kids and need a little inspiration, here are some great ideas for fundraising events:

Event Ideas:

  • A-thons:

    • Walk, skip, read, bike, dance, knit, swim, bowl, skate, aerobics

  • Auctions:

    • Donated goods, furniture, hand made goods, quilts, services, catered meals

  • Galas:

    • Black tie dinner, concert, garden tour, homes tour, art show, performance of a play, BBQ beach party, boat cruise, costume dinner dance, dress rehearsal performance, food fair, gala premiere, dance, celebrity luncheon, talent show

  • Sporting Events and Tournaments:

    • Baseball game, football game, golf tournament, tennis tournament, fishing derby, pool/billiards/darts tournament, soccer tournament

  • Other Ideas:

    • Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Head Shaving, Loonie/Twoonie Drive, Car Wash/Pet Wash, Arts and Crafts sale/show, Carnival, Dinner Dance, Holiday Celebration, Theatre Event, Theme Party, “Grub”/ “Dress Down” Day, Raise a set $ amount to make your boss/principal do something: eg., dress up, make lunch for the team, etc.

Decided on an event? Download our Third Party Event Package (pdf) and find out how to start planning your event!

Download and complete our Third Party Information Form (pdf) and send to jennifer@darlinghomeforkids.ca


For more information on hosting an event on behalf of The Darling Home for Kids, please contact Jennifer Young, Development Coordinator.