2. Who We Are Canadian Registered Charity Established in 1983
Over $1 million raised annually
Support Easter Seals Camps
100% of funds raised directly supports sending children with disabilities to camp
The charity of choice among manufacturers, distributors and operators in the Foodservice & Hospitality Industry
Membership-based organization with 84 member sponsors
15 Easter Seals Camps across Canada

3. Who We Are
Mission
Sending kids with disabilities to camp through the collaborative efforts of the foodservice community
Vision
Enabling kids with disabilities to realize their full potential

4. Who We Are
Values
Fund days at camp through volunteer efforts and fundraising
To be the charity of choice by bringing together like-minded companies to make a difference
Allow kids to focus on their abilities rather than their disabilities

5. Helping Kids

6. Helping Kids
“It gives me a chance to be with friends, with people focusing on my abilities rather than my disability ”
I can never thank all of you enough for the service that you provide to my family. I couldn’t afford to send my son to regular camp, let alone one that can handle his specialized needs. This is the one place where my son can go to increase his independence and act just like any other kid. So thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! - Parent of a Friends of We Care Kid

7. How to Get Involved
Membership
Sponsorship
Donor level

8. Membership
Your $6, annual contribution goes towards covering administrative costs, ensuring that the money raised through our events goes directly to the sending kids to camp
Your Membership includes:
Company name & logo on Friends of We Care marketing materials including the website, banner, brochures, letterhead, and other correspondence
A company profile page on the Friends of We Care website
A table of 8 at the Annual Dinner & Awards Gala (a $3,600 value)
Charitable receipt available upon request
Appointment of a voting member to the Members Board
Invitation to join and get involved with an Event Committee

9. Membership
We have seen some of the biggest benefits from Member Sponsor companies come from the opportunities brought about through their sponsorship and involvement with the organization
These include:
Numerous opportunities to network and make valuable connections with leaders in the Foodservice and Hospitality Industry
Involvement in a community of a like-minded foodservice professionals
Being a part of an organization that provides fun events which you can build company spirit and team-building on a local, regional, and national level
Fulfilling the goal of community responsibility and support for a charitable cause
The personal satisfaction of knowing your support is making a real difference to adding joyful experience for kids with disabilities across Canada

10. Current Members

11. Sponsorship Multiple annual events across the country
Bowling, Trivia, Golf, Skiing, 3-Pitch Softball, Gala
Multi-tier sponsorship opportunities available for every event
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Participant
Work with Friends of We Care to determine camp needs and a project which your company could fund directly
Building cabins, kitchens, cleaning up, painting
For some companies, supporting an event year to year becomes a tradition and increases their recognition amongst the industry

12. Donor Level
Your company can also contribute in any of the following ways:
Volunteer for events or on a committee
Donate product to our events
Participate in our events
There are several other ways your company can help. Whether you are a member sponsor, an event sponsor, or neither, you can also contribute in one of the following ways:
Donate product to one of our 15 events. We are always seeking donations for food, prizes, and goodie bags
Participate in our events. We have lots of great team-building and networking-worthy events throughout the year. Get your company involved by participating in one or several of our annual events and see first hand what it’s all about

13. Our Ambassadors James Rogan Taylor Hanson
Our ambassadors represent the many kids across Canada who benefit from your generosity. These ambassadors go on to great success like graduating from the Julliard School of Music in New York, winning medals as representatives at the Paralympic Games to successful business people. They have many great stories to share and it all started as a We Care ambassador.
James Rogan
Taylor Hanson

14. To learn more, please contact Tiana Rodrigue, Executive Director