Aurora House Fundraising Guidelines

Thank you for supporting Aurora House! This guide will help you plan your fundraising event. For questions, contact coordinator@aurorahouse.ca.

Planning Your Event

  • Clearly state who is organizing the event; without written consent, do not imply Aurora House is hosting.

  • Specify how funds will be used (e.g., all proceeds to Aurora House or partial coverage of event costs).

  • Ensure cash handling is secure and funds are counted by more than one person.

  • Submit collected funds promptly to Aurora House or Toronto United Mennonite Church (TUMC).

Donations & Tax Receipts

  • Donate online at www.aurorahouse.ca/donate (PayPal fees apply).

  • Mail cheques to Aurora House, 1774 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4L 1G7.

  • Aurora House is not currently a registered charity; tax receipts can only be issued via TUMC. Cheques to TUMC must include “Aurora House Programming” in the memo.

Social Media & Promotion

  • Promote events using @aurorahouse.ca and www.aurorahouse.ca.

  • Use bitly.com to shorten links for posts.

Fundraising Guidelines

  • Event planners are responsible for execution, permits, and insurance.

  • Materials using Aurora House’s name/logo require approval (coordinator@aurorahouse.ca).

  • Gambling-based fundraisers are not permitted.

  • All fundraising must comply with applicable laws.

By fundraising for Aurora House, you agree to these terms. Questions? Contact coordinator@aurorahouse.ca.