Agenda (Appointed) - Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee - 20250820Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time:10 a.m.
Location:Video Conference
Pages
1.Call to Order
2.Land Acknowledgement
3.Approval of the Agenda
4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5.Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2025 1
That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting
minutes of June 4, 2025, be received for information.
1.
6.Delegations
7.Matters for Consideration
7.1 Application from Sport Aurora; Re: All Kids Can Play Program 5
That the Application from Sport Aurora; Re: All Kids Can Play
Program be received; and
1.
That the Committee provide direction to:2.
Grant the funding request; ora.
Deny the funding request; orb.
Defer consideration of the funding request to a future
meeting.
c.
7.2 Application from Hockey Ends Hunger; Re: Hockey Ends Hunger Initiative 15
That the Application from Hockey Ends Hunger; Re: Hockey Ends1.
Hunger Initiative be received; and
That the Committee provide direction to:2.
Grant the funding request; ora.
Deny the funding request; orb.
Defer consideration of the funding request to a future
meeting.
c.
7.3 Application from One Canada Multicultural Alliance; Re: Funding for
Lunar New Year Celebration
18
That the Application from One Canada Multicultural Alliance; Re:
Funding for Lunar New Year Celebration be received; and
1.
That the Committee provide direction to:2.
Grant the funding request; ora.
Deny the funding request; orb.
Defer consideration of the funding request to a future
meeting.
c.
7.4 Application from Shadowpath Theatre Productions; Re: Funding for
Apprenticeship Program
27
That the Application from Shadowpath Theatre Productions; Re:
Funding for Apprenticeship Program be received; and
1.
That the Committee provide direction to:2.
Grant the funding request; ora.
Deny the funding request; orb.
Defer consideration of the funding request to a future
meeting.
c.
7.5 Application from Victim Services York Region; Re: Funding for Project
ANGEL
35
That the Application from Victim Services York Region; Re:
Funding for Project ANGEL be received; and
1.
That the Committee provide direction to:2.
Grant the funding request; ora.
Deny the funding request; orb.
Defer consideration of the funding request to a future
meeting.
c.
7.6 Application from Whiskey, Wine & MR Menswear Committee; Re: Funding
for Event
39
That the Application from Application from Whiskey, Wine & MR
Menswear Committee; Re: Funding for Event be received; and
1.
That the Committee provide direction to:2.
Grant the funding request; ora.
Deny the funding request; orb.
Defer consideration of the funding request to a future
meeting.
c.
8.Informational Items
9.New Business
10.Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
10 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Angela Covert (Chair)
Robert Gaby
Manuel Veloso (Vice Chair)
Members Absent: Elia Elliott
Ping Zhang
Other Attendees: Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Ishita Soneji, Deputy Town Clerk
_____________________________________________________________________
1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of April 2, 2025
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes
of April 2, 2025, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Application from The Lighthouse Learning and Development Centre; Re:
Funding for Programs
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from The Lighthouse Learning and
Development Centre; Re: Funding for Programs be received; and
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2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
7.2 Application from CAYR Community Connections; Re: Funding for 'A Taste
for Life' Annual Campaign
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from CAYR Community Connections; Re:
Funding for 'A Taste for Life' Annual Campaign be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
7.3 Application from Aurora Cares Community Action Team; Re: Funding for
Ongoing Initiatives
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from Aurora Cares Community Action Team;
Re: Funding for Ongoing Initiatives be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
There was brief discussion regarding an additional question on the application
form.
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10. Adjournment
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:46 a.m.
Carried
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Application to Receive Funds
The Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic has raised over $1 million to date and has financially assisted several
community organizations to provide much needed services to residents living in the Town of Aurora. Recipient
selection is conducted annually by the application review and disbursement committee of the Town of Aurora
Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic and is based on the information provided in this application.
Funding Criteria and guidelines;
Individual applicants and community groups must demonstrate financial hardship or a limited means to
retain funds in another manner. Individual applications demonstrating financial hardship will be kept
confidential.
Individuals and organizations may not receive funding for more than two consecutive years.
Funding requests for more than $5,000 in a calendar year will not be accepted.
Funding requests for more than 50% of an initiative will not be considered and applicants must demonstrate
how the remaining funds will be or have been obtained
Applications should demonstrate a benefit to the residents of the Town of Aurora that receiving the funding
will provide
Successful applicants will be required to report back in any way they deem appropriate regarding the
utilization of funds within six (6) months of receiving funds
Name of Individual or Community Group *
Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Program
What percentage of your organization’s clients reside in Aurora? *
90%
Address
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Street Number and Name *
412 McCaffrey Rd
City/ Town *
Newmarket
Province *
Ontario
Postal Code *
L3X 1T5
Contact Information
Email Address *
executive.director@sportaurora.ca
Phone Number *
(905) 713-5027
On a separate document, please outline your initiative and any supporting documentation you have.
The information being provided should align with the funding criteria guidelines found above. Please
attach your documentation with this this form.
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Application to Receive Funds
from the Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic 2025
All Kids Can Play Program
The All Kids Can Play Program has been in existence since 2012 and has been actfve in providing
financially disadvantaged families the opportunity to apply for and receive funding to support their
children’s’ sport partfcipatfon.
Since it’s inceptfon, the fund has attracted donatfons to a total of $62,652.00 from 30 separate
donors; many of whom are multfple donors. Most donors are service Organizatfons, sport
organizatfons, golf tournament organizers and corporatfons who believe as we do that children of
families in financial need have a right to partfcipate in healthy actfve, socially acceptable programs.
We receive no funding from any other source besides our donors and sponsors and 100% of all
donatfons/sponsorships go to supportfng the children who apply for funding, so without donors or
sponsors, the fund does not exist.
We have subsidized over 300 children over the life of the Fund, who are now engaged in healthy
physical actfvity within our community and with multfple sport Organizatfons.
Our fund now attracts more applicatfons than ever and our estfmates are that at current funding
levels we have less than 12 months of reserve in the fund. Our policy is to maintain 12 months of
funding reserve to ensure contfnuity and sustainability of the Program.
As part of our contfnued diligence, Sport Aurora recently reviewed the best practfces available in
terms of donor and sponsor recruitment as well as recipient access and we have now re-launched
the Program, confident that our processes are fair, transparent and objectfve.
• We have revamped our registratfon processes at www.sportaurora.ca to take advantage of the
on-line environment yet securing privileged informatfon.
• Recognizing that funds are needed to support the administratfon and outreach actfvitfes, we
have added a sponsor opportunity for those with support interests to provide funding for the
outreach to both donors and recipients. In the past, all funds donate d were directed to the
recipients but now we need funds to outreach and sustain the Program through sponsorship.
• Our ‘Outreach Plan’ is always updatfng to use traditfonal and social media as well as personal
appeal to build the fund through new and existfng donors and find eligible recipients. This
includes an outreach to individual donors through a unique on-line funding that was designed in
2020.
• The Work Plan for the AKCP Program has been approved by the Sport Aurora Board and we
are now implementfng that plan for 2024.
The Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Administrator
Executfve Director – Laurie Mueller
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The Problem:
• According to the Ontario Physical and Health Educatfon Associatfon (OPHEA) school -age children are
getting less than the 60 minutes per day of physical actfvity research suggests is necessary for
maintaining health.
• According to PartfcipActfon, Canada’s leading advocate for healthy physical actfvity, only 35% of
children aged 5-17 are getting the required amount of physical actfvity to maintain health.
• Only 20 minutes of Daily Physical Actfvity is provided for in the curriculum of elementary school
children.
• According to the Harvard Medical School in by the year 2030, fifly percent (50%) of health care dollars
will be spent on the diagnosis, treatment and compensatfon for those suffering from Diabetes. Type 2
Diabetes is now considered an epidemic, It is als o being defined as a lifestyle disease, largely
preventable with regular physical actfvity and appropriate nutritfon.
• Parents report in multfple surveys that the cost of sport partfcipatfon is responsible for keeping 1/3 of
Canadian youth off of fields and out of gyms and that parents on average spend $953 per year per child
to partfcipate in sports. When surveyed, 87% of parents report they know of a child who cannot afford
to partfcipate in sport and physical actfvity due to cost.
• According to Canadian Tire Jumpstart statfstfcs, in 2018 alone 310,824 kids were helped across Canada
distributfng over $26,000.000.00. Typically funding from the CTC Jumpstart Program is depleted and
closed before all applicants are served in Aurora.
• Each year there has been an average of 30% increase in subsidies provided by Sport Aurora Member
Organizatfons to children and families who need financial assistance to contfnue with their programs.
Our Member Organizatfons offer financial assistance through their own means each year to many
children. The All Kids Can Play adds funding to more partfcipants.
• The Sport Aurora All Kids Can Play Program has received donatfons of over $60,000.00 from local
businesses Service Groups and individuals and all funds donated go directly to the kids funded and the
administratfon of the Program is funded by Sport Aurora through their sponsors and supporters.
• Due to cost, there has been no campaign of awareness in Aurora to inform people that help is
available and therefore people just don’t know of the possibility of subsidy. Sport Organizatfons are
wary of promotfng that subsidies exist because they do not have the capacity to subsidize all requests. It
is a delicate balance to promote the program and ensure sufficient funds are available.
• While Aurora is considered and aftfuent Community with comparatfvely high average incomes for all of
Canada ($106,708.00-2016 Census data), many parents cannot afford to put their children into sports
without financial assistance. While assistance is mad e through agencies such as JumpStart, the
availability of funds is less than the need and so additfonal assistance is needed to ensure All Kids Can
Play in Aurora.
• Sport Aurora has partnered with Welcoming Arms in order to streamline the applicatfon process for
partfcipant families and reach more eligible recipients.
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Supplemental Program Information:
What is Subsidized?
AKCP offers financial support registratfon costs for organized recreatfonal, introductory or
developmental Sport Programs. Eligible recreatfonal, introductory or developmental Programs are those
that are inclusive of all children regardless of ability and where there are no selectfon processes of
inclusion or where children can be ‘cut’ from a team or a Program. Programs that focus on recreatfonal
play, introductory sport instructfon and fundamental movement or sport skill development are eligible.
AKCP is designed to reduce financial barriers to entry to sport programs.
Who Is ‘Eligible’?
All Kids Can Play Program supports children and youth between the ages of 4 and 18 years. One
exceptfon is for partfcipants with documented special needs who are eligible regardless of age.
AKCP focus is entfrely on the investment in children who wish to explore sport opportunitfes and
become engaged in healthy sport partfcipatfon at the recreatfonal level and is intended to remove
financial barriers to entry to sport. No fee subsidy associated with Competftfve Programs are provided,
nor are equipment costs subsidized.
What is a ‘Program Session’?
Programs offered by a qualified sport or physical actfvity Organizatfon that are:
• A minimum of eight weeks in duratfon.
• Provide at least 1 hour per week of actfvity.
• Considered ‘Try Me’ Programs that encourage children to partfcipate for the first tfme in any sport.
What is a ‘Funding Period’?
Two Funding Periods exist; Spring and Summer and Fall and Winter periods and contfnuous intake is
provided all year during each Funding Period.
How are Funds Distributed?
Financial support is made directly to the Sport Organizatfon, not the family nor the athlete and only afler
the applicatfon has been approved and registratfon has been confirmed by the Sport Organizatfon in
questfon.
• The Sport Organizatfon is responsible for providing 25% of the fee charged as a discount to the
applicant.
• AKCP will provide 50% of the fees charged up to a maximum of $300.00 per Funding Period.
• The applicant is required to pay 25% of the fee directly to the Sport Organizatfon but may be waived
by that Organizatfon.
• The maximum AKCP subsidy of any and all fees to any given child or youth per Funding Period is
$300.00.
• Children can be funded to a total maximal annual subsidy of $600.00.
• There is no limit to the number of children subsidized in any family.
• Families can re-apply to subsequent Funding Periods provided all other funding criteria have been
met.
• Families must provide evidence of financial need through AKCP applicatfon procedures and be
approved before funds are advanced to the sport organizatfon.
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• Applicatfons are available at local Elementary Schools, Welcoming Arms or the Aurora Public Library.
On-line Applicatfons can be printed at www.sportaurora.ca/akcp and submitted confidentfally to Sport
Aurora at the address identffied.
• The decision to fund any applicant is subject to final approval by the Executfve Director and Board of
Sport Aurora.
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria as
per Revenue Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Offs (LICO) chart. Direct referral from local Pastors and school
Principals is available for those deemed qualified by them. Welcoming Arms and Sport Aurora have
reciprocal agreements to accept the qualificatfon of partfcipants.
Application Processes
AKCP applicatfons are accessible to all who qualify for the program and are available as follows:
1. The Sport Aurora Web site.
2. Through personal appeal to Sport Aurora
3. Applicatfons must be submitted and approved prior to the program's start date.
4. Applicatfons must include proof of financial need. Anyone of the following will suffice as proof need to
provide one of the following: an income assessment, T4 statement from the previous year, or three
consecutfve pay stubs.
5. Funding is up to $300 per funding period, subject to the All Kids Can Play Program’s discretfon and/or
local demands.
6. Children can be funded for successive seasons in an actfvity, up to a maximum of $300 per funding
period.
7. The annual maximum amount a child is eligible to receive is up to $600, subject to the All Kids Can
Play Program’s discretfon and/or local demands.
8. Cheques are made payable to the service organizatfon, identffied as the “payee” in the applicatfon. A
payee can be any local sport organizatfon that coordinates the sports or physical actfvity on behalf of the
qualifying youth/child.
9. All approvals will be subject to funding availability through the All Kids Can Play Fund .
Applicatfons must be submitted between January 15 and November 30. Funds will be distributed evenly
over all spring/summer and fall/winter actfvitfes.
Application Procedure
All Kids Can Play (AKCP) Applicatfons are to be completed by the responsible parent or guardian of the
child in questfon. The following is required when the applicatfon is sent into Sport Aurora:
1. That the applicant’s Sport Organizatfon agrees to the applicatfon. The applicant must contact the
Club/Organizatfon in order to complete the informatfon asked on the applicatfon.
2. The applicant’s contact name, number, mailing address and signature from the Organizatfon verifying
informatfon is correct and complete.
3. Applicant registratfon must be confirmed by the Sport Organizatfon to the All Kids Can Play Program.
4. The applicatfon must be sent into Sport Aurora, 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON, L4G 6J1
5. A copy of the applicants Income assessment must accompany the applicatfon.
6. The applicatfon can be delivered by email or direct mail.
7. All applicatfons and informatfon are confidentfal and protected from disclosure.
8. Once applicatfon is assessed, the applicant is contacted via email.
9. Applicatfons are assessed once a month.
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10. Once the Applicants registratfon is confirmed by email, a confirmatfon of approval is sent to both the
applicant and the sport Organizatfon.
11. A cheque for the approved amount will then be sent directly to the Sport Organizatfon for all
approved applicatfons.
12. Applicatfons from Welcoming Arms are pre-approved as are those from Principals of schools and
church pastors.
Marketing and Communications Plan
The goal of the All Kids Can Play Marketfng Plan is two-fold:
A) An Outreach Program is proposed to inform the public and potentfal families of the All Kids Can Play
Program. It important that this Outreach Program is targeted to various known agencies that work
directly with families in need. Public Awareness is important as well so that the Community is fully
aware of the Program and that the Program receives high visibility and referrals.
B) A Donor and Sponsor Recruitment Plan is to be updated to:
1. Encourage more donatfons of funds for distributfon to families in need.
2. Identffy Sponsors of the AKCP Program to financially support the Outreach and administratfon costs
associated with the recruitment of applicants.
3. Celebrate and recognize donors and sponsors publicly.
Strategies
A) Social Media Campaign
The social media campaign for All Kids Can Play includes all social media platiorms and email
newsletters. The Sport Aurora Facebook page, Instagram page, and Twitter page regularly posts features
about the Program to reach as wide of an audience as possible and gain visibility online. The features
will include videos, testfmonials and thank-you’s to donors and sponsors. Through email newsletters, the
All Kids Can Play Committee reaches out to schools to create a partnership. This partnership allows the
schools to send the details of All Kids Can Play out to the parents of all the
students. The targeted schools will be those that are earmarked for financial difficulty. Emails are also
sent to as many people as possible in the Sport Aurora Database to spread awareness of the program.
B) Advertising Campaign
The advertfsing campaign includes a proposed quarterly ad in The Auroran newspaper.
The campaign also includes promotfonal material such as posters and brochures that are available
through partners, donors and sponsors. All Kids Can Play posters are posted in municipal sports facilitfes
and all high-traffic locatfons where approved. Likewise, as part of the school partnership, posters are
placed in approved schools. Churches will be engaged through Welcoming Arms.
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C) Public Relations Campaign
The goal of the public relatfons campaign includes outreach to the general public to increase awareness
of this Program. This will be done through media releases of gratftude afler donatfons. The idea that
every tfme there is a donatfon – there’s a picture, there’s a story, it will show people where their money
goes. This is a proven strategy to connect with people. A call for a video intern has been made and this
will contribute to the creatfon of a video about the All Kids Can Play program with a feasible budget
provided by Sport Aurora.
Terms
Who is a Donor?
A donor is a person or organizatfon that donates money to the All Kids Can Play program and is to be
used exclusively for family support of registratfon fees. The donatfons go towards the sports program
registratfon fees required for the kids to partfcipate. A donor can be an Organizatfon an Agency or an
individual.
Who is a Sponsor?
A sponsor is an organizatfon, and Agency or an individual who provides financial support to the All Kids
Can Play Program to help fund the Outreach Program as well as the administratfon of the Program
required to qualify applicants.
Request for Funding
We request a total of $5000.00 in 2025 of which 100% will be for direct support of children in need.
We thank you in advance for your consideratfon of our request.
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Sport Aurora is a non-profit Sport
Organization with a belief that
ALL KIDS CAN PLAY and should be
provided with the opportunity to
participate in sport.
ALL KIDS CAN PLAY assists
under-resourced children and
youth to get on fields and
rinks, and in gyms and pools
so they can participate
in healthy, fun and safe
organized sport. Our
Program mission is to
ensure that no child
who wants to play
is left on the
sidelines.
What are the facts?
• 1 in 3 families can not afford to enrol their
children in sport and recreation activities
due to financial barriers
• School-age children are getting less than
60 minutes per day of physical activity
research suggests is necessary for
maintaining health (OPHEA)
• Sport leads to healthier lifestyle,
leadership skills, positive relationship
with peers, increased self-esteem
and improved school performance
Who is eligible?
• Those 4 -18 years of age
• Those who would not be able to participate
in organized physical activity without
assistance
• Individual applicants, not sport
groups or teams
• Members of a Sport Aurora affiliated
organization
Program Guidelines
ALL KIDS CAN PLAY receives referrals through
Sport Aurora Organization membership, local
community partners or directly from families
in the community. All parents/guardians are
required to complete an application form.
As part of the application review, the family’s
financial need is assessed through a simple,
confidential “means test”. There are two
application cycles which include:
Support provided is contingent on the
Program funds available through fund-raising
efforts of community volunteers. Applications
will be reviewed and application approvals are
provided within four weeks of submission.
Spring/Summer Season:
January 15th – June 15th
Fall/Winter Season:
July 1st – November 15th
ALL KIDS CAN PLAY helps support children and youth within
the Community of Aurora.
ALL KIDS CAN PLAY
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ALL KIDS CAN PLAY
ALL KIDS CAN PLAY
ALL
KIDS CAN PLAY
PROGRAM
Any child who wants to play
should be able to play.
Criteria for Funding
• ALL KIDS CAN PLAY funding covers
registration fees for an organized,
recreation, grass roots Program offered by
Member Organizations of Sport Aurora
• Program must be at least one session per
week and a minimum of eight weeks in
length
• Support distributed will be dependent on
funds available through the Program
fund-raising efforts
• Support available to under-resourced
families
• Applications must be received and grants
approved prior to registration in the
selected activity
• Applicants will be asked to disclose previous
or pending applications for funding
with other agencies prior to approval
• Children and youth related to staff or
Board of Directors of Sport Aurora are not
eligible without prior written permission
by the Sport Aurora President
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information on how you can
donate OR apply for funding, please call,
click or e-mail the following:
Phone: (905) 726-4776
www.sportaurora.ca
E-mail: managing.director@sportaurora.ca
Sport Aurora professionally manages the fund
so 100% of all funds collected by donors reaches
the recipients.
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Hockey Ends Hunger is an initiative put on for the town of Aurora to help raise
donations and awareness to support the Aurora Food Pantry to combat food scarcity in
the town of Aurora.
We are currently going into our third year running the initiative and each year we have
grown significantly.
The event takes place at the SARC Arena with a hockey game consisting of about 20
individuals who bring non-perishable food donations in support of the Aurora Food
Pantry. Every year, friends, family and additional spectators come as well and support
by bringing their own donations. The event always ends as a friendly game with each
participant happy that they were able to support the food pantry.
Something we began last year and hope to continue to do again this year is host a
gathering after the game at a local restaurant or facility in the town of Aurora. Last year
we hosted this at Shoeless Joe’s Aurora where over 60 people attended bringing more
non-perishable food items and raising monetary funds through raffle prizes. Through
this we were able to raise $2,000 for the Aurora Food Pantry and a generous amount of
non-perishable food items.
We would appreciate any amount, however small, from the Mayors Golf Charity Classic
to help us continue to grow this initiative such as using the funds to cover the cost of the
ice time, and getting a facility booked for the evening portion of the event. We are
currently in the process of getting registered as a not for profit organization and would
greatly appreciate your support. We would formerly like to request $2,000 as a grant
from the mayor's charity golf fund.
Thank you.
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Application to Receive Funds
The Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic has raised over $1 million to date and has financially assisted several
community organizations to provide much needed services to residents living in the Town of Aurora. Recipient
selection is conducted annually by the application review and disbursement committee of the Town of Aurora
Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic and is based on the information provided in this application.
Funding Criteria and guidelines;
Individual applicants and community groups must demonstrate financial hardship or a limited means to
retain funds in another manner. Individual applications demonstrating financial hardship will be kept
confidential.
Individuals and organizations may not receive funding for more than two consecutive years.
Funding requests for more than $5,000 in a calendar year will not be accepted.
Funding requests for more than 50% of an initiative will not be considered and applicants must demonstrate
how the remaining funds will be or have been obtained
Applications should demonstrate a benefit to the residents of the Town of Aurora that receiving the funding
will provide
Successful applicants will be required to report back in any way they deem appropriate regarding the
utilization of funds within six (6) months of receiving funds
Name of Individual or Community Group *
One Canada Multicultural Alliance
What percentage of your organization’s clients reside in Aurora? *
80%
Address
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Street Number and Name *
50 Victoria St
City/ Town *
Aurora
Province *
Ontario
Postal Code *
L4G 1R3
Contact Information
Email Address *
jimsun@onecanadama.com
Phone Number *
(647) 839-6633
On a separate document, please outline your initiative and any supporting documentation you have.
The information being provided should align with the funding criteria guidelines found above. Please
attach your documentation with this this form.
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One Canada Multicultural Alliance
Event Location: Aurora Town Square 50 Victoria St, Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 1R3
Cell: 647 839 6633 Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com
One Canada Multicultural Alliance
______________________________________________
Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic – Program Grant Application
Submitted by: One Canada Multicultural Alliance (OCMA)
Contact: Jim Sun, Director
Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com | Phone: (647) 839-6633
Website: www.onecanadama.com
Organization Type: Not-for-profit
Event Address: 50 Victoria Street, Aurora, ON L4G 1R3
Program Name: Aurora Together: First Lunar New Year Celebration
Requested Amount: $5,000 CAD
Program Description:
The “Aurora Together: First Lunar New Year Celebration” is a multicultural, intergenerational
community event hosted by the One Canada Multicultural Alliance (OCMA). It will be held on
January 25, 2026, at the David Simone Performance Hall in Aurora Town Square, with an expected
attendance of 250–300 participants, including newcomers, families, seniors, and youth.
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One Canada Multicultural Alliance
Event Location: Aurora Town Square 50 Victoria St, Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 1R3
Cell: 647 839 6633 Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com
The celebration aims to mark Aurora’s first-ever official Lunar New Year event, promoting
inclusion, cultural sharing, and social connection during a meaningful festive season.
Programming includes:
• Traditional and contemporary Lunar New Year music and dance performances
• Interactive cultural activities such as calligraphy, paper crafts, and intergenerational
storytelling
• Asian-themed refreshments and community volunteer participation
Alignment with Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic Goals
We are respectfully requesting $5,000 from the Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic fund to support:
• Venue rental and performer honorariums
• Refreshments to maintain an accessible and inclusive environment
• Volunteer coordination and community outreach efforts
This event is thoughtfully designed to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant Aurora, in line
with the Mayor’s commitment to equity, cultural celebration, and social well-being.
Financial Need Statement
The One Canada Multicultural Alliance (OCMA) is a grassroots, not-for-profit organization that
began receiving project-based federal funding only in 2025. While we are currently supported
through the Celebrate Canada and New Horizons for Seniors programs—both funded by the
Government of Canada—these grants are limited in scope and do not fully cover the costs of
producing the “Aurora Together: First Lunar New Year Celebration”
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One Canada Multicultural Alliance
Event Location: Aurora Town Square 50 Victoria St, Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 1R3
Cell: 647 839 6633 Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com
OCMA operates on a modest annual budget and does not maintain long-term financial reserves.
As a newly funded organization, we are facing financial hardship and have limited access to
alternative funding streams to support the full scope of this event.
This $5,000 grant is essential to ensuring that the celebration remains open, inclusive, and free to
all Aurora residents. As the first official Lunar New Year celebration in Aurora, this initiative
holds symbolic and social significance. It will help promote civic engagement, cross-cultural
understanding, and contribute meaningfully to Aurora’s growing cultural identity and vibrancy.
Geographic Area Served:
The One Canada Multicultural Alliance (OCMA) primarily serves the Town of Aurora.
Currently, OCMA has approximately 200 active members, with 80% residing in Aurora.
The One Canada Multicultural Alliance (OCMA), based in Aurora, Ontario, is a not-for-profit
community organization dedicated to fostering multicultural understanding, social inclusion, and
community engagement among residents from diverse backgrounds.
Guided by the values of unity, compassion, and collaborative development, OCMA seeks to
improve the quality of life for newcomers, seniors, youth, and underrepresented groups through
programs that promote cultural exchange, integration, and mutual respect.
🔹 Our Mandate
OCMA is committed to:
• Empowering newcomers by helping them settle successfully, build community, and
develop a strong sense of belonging.
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One Canada Multicultural Alliance
Event Location: Aurora Town Square 50 Victoria St, Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 1R3
Cell: 647 839 6633 Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com
• Promoting Canada’s cultural diversity, with a focus on celebrating underrepresented voices
and traditions.
• Fostering intergenerational and intercultural dialogue through inclusive events and
partnerships tailored to Aurora and York Region’s unique demographics.
• Building resilient and connected communities by creating platforms for meaningful
participation, civic engagement, and cultural collaboration.
• Responding to the need for community infrastructure that not only welcomes diversity but
also celebrates it as a vital part of Aurora’s identity.
🔹 Vision
The vision of the One Canada Multicultural Alliance (OCMA) is to help build a vibrant, inclusive,
and unified Canada—a nation where the cultural richness of every resident is embraced as a key
contribution to our shared identity.
We envision a society where:
• People from all backgrounds feel safe, respected, and connected.
• Cultural differences are celebrated as opportunities for learning and collaboration.
• Newcomers thrive and actively contribute to shaping their communities.
• Diversity is embraced not only as a principle, but as a practice—through shared spaces,
community decision-making, and meaningful cultural celebrations.
At OCMA, we are not just promoting diversity—we are cultivating authentic inclusion. Our vision
goes beyond passive acceptance toward active participation and collaboration.
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One Canada Multicultural Alliance
Event Location: Aurora Town Square 50 Victoria St, Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 1R3
Cell: 647 839 6633 Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com
Please describe how the initiative seeking funding will serve the Aurora community
“Aurora Together: First Lunar New Year Celebration”, hosted by the One Canada Multicultural
Alliance (OCMA), is designed to directly benefit the Town of Aurora by fostering inclusion,
cultural understanding, and multigenerational connection during the winter season.
This initiative creates a meaningful opportunity for residents of all backgrounds to come together
in celebration of cultural heritage, community spirit, and shared Canadian values.
Key Community Benefits:
1. Promoting Cultural Awareness and Diversity
The event will showcase live multicultural performances—featuring music, dance, and
traditional storytelling—by cultural groups representing Aurora’s growing ethnocultural
population. This inclusive platform enables community members to share, learn, and
appreciate each other’s heritage in an engaging and welcoming environment.
2. Encouraging Community Participation and Belonging
With anticipated attendance of 250+ people, the event offers a space for residents—
especially newcomers, seniors, and youth—to feel connected and valued. Through
interactive, inclusive activities, the initiative nurtures civic pride and combats isolation by
bringing people together.
3. Supporting Local Talent and Economic Activity
By hiring local performers, project assistants, food vendors, and suppliers, the celebration
supports Aurora’s creative and small business economy. Involving local service providers
helps circulate funding within the town and promotes collaboration with Aurora-based
businesses.
4. Fostering Intergenerational Connections
The program is designed to be family-friendly and inclusive of all age groups. Interactive
activities such as cultural games and storytelling will be co-hosted by seniors and youth,
aligning with Aurora’s strategic objective to support multigenerational engagement.
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One Canada Multicultural Alliance
Event Location: Aurora Town Square 50 Victoria St, Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 1R3
Cell: 647 839 6633 Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com
5. Enhancing Social Cohesion and Civic Pride
The celebration will act as a vibrant, symbolic gathering for all of Aurora. It encourages
cross-cultural dialogue and shared celebration, reinforcing community values such as
kindness, respect, and inclusion. This strengthens Aurora’s social fabric and supports the
Town’s long-term vision for multiculturalism, equity, and active citizenship.
Intended Target Audience
This event is open to everyone in the community and is designed for all age groups:
• Children (0–11): Fun activities like crafts, games, and performances.
• Youth (12–17): Opportunities to volunteer, perform, and learn about culture.
• Adults (18–54): Involved as performers, organizers, and guests.
• Older Adults (55+): Honored guests and participants in cultural displays and storytelling.
Anticipated attendance:
300-350 People
Please list and explain which pillars of Town of Aurora’s Strategic Plan are being
addressed by your initiative/organization,and how your project supports these pillars.
“Aurora Together: First Lunar New Year Celebration”, presented by the One Canada Multicultural
Alliance (OCMA) strongly aligns with the objectives outlined in the Town of Aurora’s Strategic
Plan.
Under Objective 3: Celebrating and Promoting Our Culture, the Gala highlights diverse cultural
performances, cuisine, and traditions from Aurora’s growing multicultural population, directly
fulfilling the town’s goal of promoting inclusive and coordinated cultural services. OCMA
collaborates with local artists, performers, and volunteers to co-create an event that reflects
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One Canada Multicultural Alliance
Event Location: Aurora Town Square 50 Victoria St, Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 1R3
Cell: 647 839 6633 Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com
Aurora’s diverse community identity. These partnerships underscore the town’s commitment to
grassroots cultural initiatives. By welcoming residents of all backgrounds—including newcomers,
seniors, children, and families—the event strengthens Aurora’s cultural fabric and creates
opportunities for meaningful community bonding through shared cultural experiences.
Under Objective 4: Encouraging an Active and Healthy Lifestyle, the event promotes mental and
emotional well-being by reducing isolation, particularly among seniors and newcomers, through
joyful and inclusive holiday programming. It is designed to encourage families to attend together,
with programs suitable for all ages, fostering cross-generational participation and understanding.
The initiative also promotes physical activity through dance and performance and encourages civic
engagement through volunteering and organizing, contributing to a socially active and healthy
lifestyle.
By aligning with these strategic pillars, the OCMA Gala meaningfully contributes to Aurora’s
long-term goals of inclusion, cultural vibrancy, and community resilience. It also reinforces the
town’s reputation as a welcoming, progressive, and culturally rich community.
For more information about our organization and activities, please visit our website and social
media:
📧 Email: jimsun@onecanadama.com
🌐 Website: www.onecanadama.com
📸 Instagram: @onecanadama
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Application to Receive Funds
The Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic has raised over $1 million to date and has financially assisted several
community organizations to provide much needed services to residents living in the Town of Aurora. Recipient
selection is conducted annually by the application review and disbursement committee of the Town of Aurora
Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic and is based on the information provided in this application.
Funding Criteria and guidelines;
Individual applicants and community groups must demonstrate financial hardship or a limited means to
retain funds in another manner. Individual applications demonstrating financial hardship will be kept
confidential.
Individuals and organizations may not receive funding for more than two consecutive years.
Funding requests for more than $5,000 in a calendar year will not be accepted.
Funding requests for more than 50% of an initiative will not be considered and applicants must demonstrate
how the remaining funds will be or have been obtained
Applications should demonstrate a benefit to the residents of the Town of Aurora that receiving the funding
will provide
Successful applicants will be required to report back in any way they deem appropriate regarding the
utilization of funds within six (6) months of receiving funds
Name of Individual or Community Group *
Shadowpath Theatre Productions
What percentage of your organization’s clients reside in Aurora? *
50
Address
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Street Number and Name *
24 Hill Drive
City/ Town *
Aurora
Province *
Ontario
Postal Code *
L4G 3A6
Contact Information
Email Address *
alex@shadowpaththeatre.ca
Phone Number *
(905) 955-2299
On a separate document, please outline your initiative and any supporting documentation you have.
The information being provided should align with the funding criteria guidelines found above. Please
attach your documentation with this this form.
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The Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic Request for funding
Initiative Outline
Project Name
Aurora Apprenticeship Plus: Revitalizing Community Spaces through Art & Technology
Purpose
To expand our existing apprenticeship program by engaging Aurora-based apprentices
in a community revitalization project focused on under-utilized properties, using arts,
environmental practices and innovative projection mapping technology.
Goals
•Provide hands-on training and professional development to local apprentices.
•Address the issue of abandoned or underused spaces including municipal
spaces in Aurora by transforming them into dynamic sites of community
engagement.
•Employ projection mapping to create immersive visualizations of potential future
uses of these spaces, fostering public imagination, support and community
vibrancy.
•Build stronger community connections in Aurora through partnerships with the
Town of Aurora and local organizations.
Activities
1.Recruit Aurora-based apprentices with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
2.Host workshops on community-engaged arts, environmental sustainability in the
arts and projection mapping techniques.
3.Collaborate with local stakeholders and municipal departments to identify target
properties.
4.Develop and present site-specific projection mapping installations that illustrate
reimagined uses of abandoned or under-utilized spaces.
5.Organize public engagement events showcasing apprentice work and inviting
community feedback.
6.Document the project through video, photography and written reports.
Timeline
•Month 1–2: Recruitment and onboarding of apprentices; partnership
formalization.
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•Month 3–4: Training workshops and site assessments.
•Month 5–6: Development and installation of projection mapping works.
•Month 7: Public presentation and community engagement events.
•Month 8: Project evaluation and reporting.
Budget
•Total Project Budget: $20,000 (including $10,000 TD grant confirmed + $5,000
request from Town of Aurora + other funds TBA)
•Major Expenses: Apprentice stipends, materials & equipment (projection
mapping tech rental/purchase), workshop facilitation, marketing & public events,
documentation.
Expected Outcomes:
•Increased skill sets and employment readiness for Aurora apprentices.
•Enhanced public awareness and dialogue about local revitalization opportunities
via innovative creation.
•Positive activation of underused properties, contributing to community pride and
well-being.
•A replicable model of arts + technology-based community engagement.
Supporting Documentation
BUDGET DETAILS
Apprentice Stipends – $6,000
Three Aurora-based apprentices will receive $500/month for 4 months.
Projection Mapping Technology – $3,500
Rental or purchase of projectors, software and tech support.
Materials & Supplies – $1,000
Art supplies, environmental elements and safety materials.
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Workshop Facilitation – $3,500
Fees for guest artists and tech experts leading trainings.
Space Use / Site Activation – $2,500
Permits, insurance, rentals and basic equipment for temporary use of municipal spaces.
Marketing & Community Engagement – $1,000
Flyers, website/socials, signage and public event materials.
Documentation – $1,000
Photography, videography, and final reporting.
Administration – $1,500
Project coordination, logistics, and communications.
Total = $20,000
Notes:
•Apprentice stipends provide support recognizing time commitment.
•Equipment rental is prioritized over purchase for budget efficiency but can be
revisited if funds allow.
•Workshops include mentorship and will combine in-person and virtual formats.
•Marketing includes outreach to Aurora residents to maximize local engagement.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST APPRENTICES
Being able to perform in unconventional places and environments has been the most
refreshing approach to theatre that I have worked on so far in my career. As an actor, it
transforms how you adapt and interact with the space, the audience and my fellow cast
mates. It has been such a privilege to perform in heritage spaces, and most importantly
in my home of York Region.
-Jona V 2024 Apprentice
It’s been about 3 years since my first audition with Shadowpath, and it’s been a
pleasure to work with such a vibrant and driven company and mentor ever since. As an
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actor in York Region, one is often made to feel as if one has to figure things out on their
own, so I can’t thank Alex and the team enough for creating a space where I felt
included. The mentorship I’ve had over the summer has opened my eyes to how an
independent theatre company works from the inside, which has given me ideas of
branching out into other areas in the future. I don’t take any opportunity to support
Shadowpath for granted, so hopefully as the years go by, we’ll continue to push the
envelope on what’s possible with the live event together, especially after experiencing
the biggest worldwide disaster in our lifetime. Thank you Shadowpath!
-Andile W 2023 Apprentice
This summer I served as an Apprentice with Alex Karolyi at Shadowpath Theatre. In the
course of my posting, I had the chance to learn about the grant writing process,
budgeting, and other producing responsibilities. It was also educational to see how Alex
executed Shadowpath’s Theatre out of the Shadows Festival in two distinct spaces.
-Brady M 2023 Apprentice
My first experience in directing happened with Shadowpath this past Spring/Summer. I
learned so much about text, design and character development that will help build my
professional theatre profile moving forward. I never considered directing before but now
I see I have a unique perspective to offer the theatre community and I like it too! Thank
you to Shadowpath for the opportunity to explore new ways of working as a female,
women of colour, youth in York Region. I will never forget this experience.
-Amber D 2023 Apprentice
Before this apprenticeship, I was seriously considering leaving the arts world altogether.
I was a little stuck because I didn’t know where my place was and if there even was
one. This apprenticeship had a massive impact on my creative future. It opened my
eyes to the many possibilities and roles in arts administration and that the world needs
more female leaders!
-Alene D, 2016-2017 Apprentice
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Awards & Recognition
Town of Aurora Arts and Culture Award 2025
Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation 2024
Most Impactful Theatre Company, Southern Ontario, Canadian Business Awards 2024
Most Outstanding Impact finalist, Charity Village 2022
Community Engagement Award, York Region Arts Council 2022
Leading Women Recognition Award, MPP Chris Ballard, Newmarket 2017
Nominated for Best Not-For-Profit, Vaughan Board of Trade 2016
Best Creative Innovation, Creativity Connected Awards, Richmond Hill 2016
Business of Excellence in Innovation, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce 2016
Images of Most Recent Aurora projects 2023 - 2024
(Top Left: MuralMotions at Town Park Aurora, Top Right: Film Festival Shorts by Seniors at
Delmanor, Bottom Left: Aurora in Love at The Royal Rose Art Gallery, Bottom Right: Aurora’s
Haunted at The Historic Hillary House.)
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How residents of Aurora, especially underprivileged residents, will benefit from this project.
1. Access to Paid Skill-Building Opportunities for Underrepresented Youth
Underprivileged residents, particularly youth from marginalized communities, will have access
to hands-on training in arts, environmental sustainability, and projection mapping—a rare and
innovative tech-art intersection. This can lead to future employment or entrepreneurial
opportunities in creative and tech industries.
2. Revitalized Public Spaces for Community Use
The program that the apprentices create will be for the direct benefit of Aurora’s residents.
Transformation of abandoned or underused spaces into vibrant, artistic community hubs provides
welcoming, accessible spaces where residents can gather, feel safe, and participate in cultural life
—especially meaningful for those who lack access to recreational or artistic amenities.
3. Free and Inclusive Community Events
The public showcases and installations will be free, inclusive, and accessible, offering
underprivileged families a rare opportunity to engage in cultural experiences without financial
barriers—reducing isolation and fostering joy and inspiration.
4. Strengthened Community Connections and Support Networks
Partnerships with local organizations will be leveraged to connect residents with local resources,
services, and networks. The project acts as a catalyst for collaboration between artists, municipal
services, and social support groups—helping underserved residents become more integrated and
supported in their community.
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ABOUT VICTIM SERVICES OF YORK REGION
Victim Services of York Region is a non-profit, charitable agency that works in partnership with
York Regional Police and the O.P.P. to provide 24-hour emotional support and practical assistance
to persons victimized by crime or tragic circumstance.
Each year, Victim Services of York Region plays a vital role in our community, supporting thousands
of people who need it. They believe every person experiences the impact of a crime or tragedy in a
unique way and have made it their mission to help victims cope with the impact of a crime or
tragedy.
Victim Services of York Region helps people in our community through early interventions where
support and healing are focuses allowing community members to regain a sense of control over
their lives after a crime or tragedy.
The organization provides awareness programs that promote the benefits of health and healing.
Through outreach and education VSY is dedicated to prevention through education focusing on
healthy relationships in all areas of a person's life.
PROGRAMMING
VSY is available 24/7 to respond to incidents within the community. Through trauma -informed
support interventions, the VSY team help individuals come together to heal after traumatic events,
ultimately strengthening the fabric and resilience of our community.
This program is designed to offer immediate financial assistance to victims of Homicide (including
attempted murder), Serious Physical Assault, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Hate Crime,
Human Trafficking.
FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE
This September, a dedicated group of volunteers and supporters have embarked on a journey to
revive an event that delighted audiences while raising critical funds and awareness for this
outstanding organization. Lip Sync Battle for Victim Services of York Region, will be held at Aurora
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Town Square, where we’ll be hitting the stage once again with local community “celebrities” who
will be giving their all in a lip sync battle for a live audience!
Part of the proceeds from the revival of Lip Sync Battle for Victim Services will go to support an
important initiative in our community. Project ANGEL is a vital, life-saving service for individuals
at the highest risk of violence from an intimate ex-partner. Specifically designed for those in
immediate danger, this automated GPS emergency locator alarm is unique in its direct link to
Northern 911, bypassing traditional alarm companies.
When activated, the alarm:
• Instantly connects with 911 dispatch —not a third-party monitoring service.
• Pinpoints the user’s exact location, providing critical real-time information.
• Enables two-way voice communication, allowing the user to speak directly with emergency
services.
This cutting-edge alarm has already saved lives, including a recent case where a client activated her
device during a violent incident. Thanks to the system’s immediate connection to 911, emergency
responders arrived in time to prevent a potential tragedy.
Unfortunately, Project ANGEL receives no designated funding. We rely solely on fundraising and the
generosity of donors to continue offering this critical service.
Currently, in York Region, we have only 10 alarms in total, yet the demand far exceeds our
capacity. We have 75 individuals currently enrolled in our high -risk program, Each one in
potential danger.
The cost of one alarm alone is $683 per year which does not include the services that go along with
this including individualized safety plans from a qualified social worker. With your support, we can
protect more lives and expand this essential service to those who need it most.
Please help us continue to offer Project ANGEL in York Region by supporting this initiative through
the Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic Fund.
FUNDING REQUEST
$5,000
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Application to Receive Funds
The Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic has raised over $1 million to date and has financially assisted several
community organizations to provide much needed services to residents living in the Town of Aurora. Recipient
selection is conducted annually by the application review and disbursement committee of the Town of Aurora
Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic and is based on the information provided in this application.
Funding Criteria and guidelines;
Individual applicants and community groups must demonstrate financial hardship or a limited means to
retain funds in another manner. Individual applications demonstrating financial hardship will be kept
confidential.
Individuals and organizations may not receive funding for more than two consecutive years.
Funding requests for more than $5,000 in a calendar year will not be accepted.
Funding requests for more than 50% of an initiative will not be considered and applicants must demonstrate
how the remaining funds will be or have been obtained
Applications should demonstrate a benefit to the residents of the Town of Aurora that receiving the funding
will provide
Successful applicants will be required to report back in any way they deem appropriate regarding the
utilization of funds within six (6) months of receiving funds
Name of Individual or Community Group *
Whiskey, Wine & MR Menswear Committee
What percentage of your organization’s clients reside in Aurora? *
85%
Address
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Street Number and Name *
225 Industrial Pkwy S #1
City/ Town *
Aurora
Province *
Ontario
Postal Code *
L4G 3V2
Contact Information
Email Address *
mosmond@southlake.ca
Phone Number *
(905) 836-7333
On a separate document, please outline your initiative and any supporting documentation you have.
The information being provided should align with the funding criteria guidelines found above. Please
attach your documentation with this this form.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
OCTOBER 30, 2025
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Join us for the 2025 Whiskey, Wine & MR Menswear event, featuring a fashion show where
the evening’s stylish volunteer models are also brilliant physicians from Southlake Health. The
physician model who raises the most donations from their fundraising page will earn the coveted
title of Southlake’s Next Top Model.
ABOUT WHISKEY, WINE & MR MENSWEAR
When you hear “you have cancer,” you want to be close to home. Thankfully, Southlake and its Regional
Cancer Centre are proud to provide our communities with the cancer care they need and deserve.
The funds raised through the Whiskey, Wine & MR Menswear event will support HERE is Where Cancer
Meets its Match, Southlake’s $20M campaign to grow our capacity, minimize wait times, and bring
the latest technology to our Cancer Centre. Funds raised will ensure that Southlake’s talented cancer
clinicians have the state-of-the-art equipment and spaces to deliver the best care and chance to
survive cancer — HERE, close to home.
WHY WE FUNDRAISE
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As a long-time resident of Aurora and the Owner
and Founder of MR Menswear, Mike Rathke is a
true philanthropic champion for his community
— demonstrated by the tremendous support the
community has shown him. As a two-time cancer
survivor, seeing his friends, family, and community
rally around him inspired Mike to give back. Since
2016, the Whiskey, Wine & MR Menswear Fashion
Show has supported Southlake Health, ensuring our
hospital continues delivering leading edge care close
to home to thousands of patients just like Mike.
Mike and his parents
MIKERATHKE’SSTORY
If you have cancer, this is the place to be. We have such incredible talent here — doctors,
nurses, radiation therapists, and many. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can
put the latest cancer care diagnostic and treatment equipment and technology in their
hands.”
Dr. Peter Anglin, Physician Leader, Southlake’s Regional Cancer Centre
2025 event fashion show model
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Sponsor Benefits Next Top Model
Sponsor
$10,000
Auction Sponsor
$5,000
Entertainment
Sponsor $5,000
Bar Sponsor
$2,500
Food Sponsor
$2,500
Gift Sponsor
$1,500
Sponsorship announcement on Southlake
Health Foundation social media channels X X X X X X
Inclusion on event webpage X X X X X X
Mention of sponsorship in event-related
hospital communications X X X
Company logo included in all promotional
materials X X X
Complimentary VIP tickets to the event 6 4 4 2 2 2
Company logo included on in-event step and
repeat photo wall X X X X X X
Recognition specific to your custom
activation X X X X X
Speaking opportunity at the event X
Verbal recognition of sponsorship during
formal remarks X X X X X X
Opportunity to include item in swag bag for
all attendees (approx. 500)X X X X X X
Inclusion in post-event thank you X X X X X X
Invited to join and participate in post-event
ceremonial cheque presentation X
Supporting Southlake Health isn’t just good for the community — it’s good for business! Your customers and
employees care about access to leading edge healthcare, close to home. Demonstrate your commitment to the
health of your customers, employees, family, friends, and neighbours while bolstering your brand and elevating
your profile through the sponsorship opportunities below.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Custom sponsorship packages available.
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$10,000
Next Top Model Sponsor
• Sponsorship announcement on Southlake Health Foundation social media channels
• Inclusion on event webpage
• Mention of sponsorship in event-related hospital communications
• Company logo included in all promotional materials
• Six (6) complimentary VIP tickets to the event
• Company logo included on in-event step and repeat photo wall
• Recognition specific to your custom activation
• Speaking opportunity at the event
• Verbal recognition of sponsorship during formal remarks
• Opportunity to include item in swag bag for all attendees (approx. 500)
• Inclusion in post-event thank you
• Invited to join and participate in post-event ceremonial cheque presentation
$5,000
Auction Sponsor
• Sponsorship announcement on Southlake Health Foundation social media channels
• Inclusion on event webpage
• Mention of sponsorship in event-related hospital communications
• Company logo included in all promotional materials
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the event
• Company logo included on in-event step and repeat
• Recognition specific to your custom activation
• Verbal recognition of sponsorship during formal remarks
• Opportunity to include item in swag bag for all attendees (approx. 500)
• Inclusion in post-event thank you
$5,000
Entertainment Sponsor
• Sponsorship announcement on Southlake Health Foundation social media channels
• Inclusion on event webpage
• Mention of sponsorship in event-related hospital communications
• Company logo included in all promotional materials
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the event
• Company logo included on in-event step and repeat
• Recognition specific to your custom activation
• Verbal recognition of sponsorship during formal remarks
• Opportunity to include item in swag bag for all attendees (approx. 500)
• Inclusion in post-event thank you
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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$2,500
Bar Sponsor
• Sponsorship announcement on Southlake Health Foundation social media channels
• Inclusion on event webpage
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the event
• Company logo included on in-event step and repeat
• Recognition specific to your custom activation
• Verbal recognition of sponsorship during formal remarks
• Opportunity to include item in swag bag for all attendees (approx. 500)
• Inclusion in post-event thank you
$2,500
Food Sponsor
• Sponsorship announcement on Southlake Health Foundation social media channels
• Inclusion on event webpage
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the event
• Company logo included on in-event step and repeat
• Recognition specific to your custom activation
• Verbal recognition of sponsorship during formal remarks
• Opportunity to include item in swag bag for all attendees (approx. 500)
• Inclusion in post-event thank you
$1,500
Gift Sponsor
• Sponsorship announcement on Southlake Health Foundation social media channels
• Inclusion on event webpage
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the event
• Company logo included on in-event step and repeat
• Verbal recognition of sponsorship during formal remarks
• Opportunity to include item in swag bag for all attendees (approx. 500)
• Inclusion in post-event thank you
Custom sponsorship packages available.
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2025 SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION
Contact Name
Contact Title
Sponsor Name (as it should appear in print)
Address
Email
Province
City
Postal Code Telephone
I would like to donate to the event:
Amount: $
Card #:
Cardholder Name:
Exp:CSV:
Visa
October 30, 2025
PLEASE COMPLETE & SUMBIT THIS FORM TO SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY
Send to Catherine Chown at cchown@southlake.ca
Cheque (Payable to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation)
EFT (information available upon request)
EFT or cheque is the preferred form of payment for donations and sponsorships greater than $10,000.
MasterCard American Express
$10,000 Next Top Model Sponsor
$5,000 Auction Sponsor
$2,500 Food Sponsor
$5,000 Entertainment Sponsor
$2,500 Bar Sponsor
$1,500 Gift Sponsor
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