Annual Christmas GALA &
Fundraiser for YWCA Crossroads
Our annual Christmas Gala and Auction will be taking place on December 7th at Parkway Banquet Hall (below Mark's Work Wearhouse), and will feature a night of food, fun and shopping. This year's Christmas Gala is also our "men's night" for this year so male and female guests are welcome. We ask that those members who wish to bring a guest make their reservations early to avoid disappointment.
For those of you who wish to donate items to our auction, please note
that we are asking for a minimum retail value of $25 for all items.
Also, please refer to the Donation Receipting Guidelines
below as not all items are eligible for charitable reciepts.
We will
be accepting items at the regular October and November meetings or at the
following drop
off locations until November 30th only:
- Exit Realty Liftlock, 1840 Lansdowne St. W., 749-3948
- East City Flower Shop, 59-B Hunter St. E., 742-1617
- Brant Basics, 296 George St N, 748-2291
Please be sure to download, print and fill out an
Auction Donation Form and attach it to
your donation before dropping it off to any of our participating
locations. These forms will also be available at the October and
November meetings, and in your newsletters.
The menu for the
evening is as follows:
Starter: Butternut Squash,
Carrot and Ginger Soup
Main: Chicken breast served on a Long Grain
and Wild Rice Medley topped with Cranberry Salsa and a side of Lemon
Pepper Green Beans.
Main (Vegetarian): Savory Stuffed Red Peppers
with a side of Lemon Pepper Green Beans.
Dessert: Chocolate
Cheesecake topped with Raspberry Sauce - please note that a Fruit Salad
will be made available to accommodate allergies.
We look
forward to seeing everyone for this fun, festive night!
Please PRINT the donation form and ensure that one sheet accompanies each item, thank you.
Click here to download the Auction Donation form.
Donation Receipting Regulations
In compliance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations concerning charitable donations and tax receipts, the following guidelines apply to all donations submitted to the Christmas Gala and Auction.
Charitable tax Receipts CANNOT be issued for these ineligible donations:
- Donations of service where a donation receipt is requested rather than payment.
- Donations of merchandise that are stock trade of the donor or are otherwise a deductible business expense.
- Donations of used clothing, furniture, home baking, hobby crafts, etc.
- Donations of gift certificates if it is to be used as a prize or an auction item.
Please note that gift certificates for services can be written off as a marketing expense, where applicable, though no charitable tax donation receipt will be issued.