Launching Our 2024 Employee Giving Campaign

We have begun our 2024 Employee Giving Campaign to support Variety, the Children’s Charity, which has chapters in Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia. Variety is a children’s charity that provides equipment, supplies and services to children with special needs and experiencing economic disadvantage.  

FWS prioritizes aiding charities that support children and selected Variety for its presence in all three provinces we operate. In addition, Variety does not receive government funding, making our support more critical. This employee-driven campaign reflects FWS’ commitment to philanthropy, aligning with our priorities of supporting health, children and communities.

Campaign Kick Off

Our campaign started with the 3rd Annual FWS Road Hockey Tournament in Winnipeg. Player registration was $20 per person, with all funds going towards Variety. The tournament brought together employees, fostering community spirit while raising money for a worthy cause.

During the tournament, we had the pleasure of hearing from the CEO of Variety Manitoba, who shared how our efforts can change lives. We also had the opportunity to listen to a story from one of the families that Variety has supported. Their personal story moved us, highlighting the real-life difference our support can make for families in need.

Meanwhile, our Vancouver office held a BBQ where everyone enjoyed sunshine and burgers, with all proceeds going to this great cause.

Weekly 50/50 Draws

Every week for the first four weeks of our campaign, we held 50/50 draws open to all FWS employees. The excitement and participation in these draws have been remarkable, with half of the proceeds going to the lucky winners and the other half supporting Variety.

Pledge Donations and Prizes

To encourage donations, we also introduced a pledge system. Employees who pledge $100 receive one entry into a draw, and those who pledge $130 or more get two entries. This system not only simplifies the donation process but also adds an element of fun and competition, motivating our team to contribute generously.

The prizes include a $1,000 gift card from select stores for the grand prize, a $500 gift card from select stores for the second prize and an early bird prize of two tickets to watch the Winnipeg Jets in the 2024/2025 season.

Our Year-Long Support for Variety

In our kick-off month, we raised $18,609.66 for Variety. Our goal is to raise $20,000, and we are confident that with the continued dedication of our team, we will achieve this target. Our support for Variety goes beyond this campaign – we plan to continue engagement throughout the year through several initiatives.

For more information, feel free to contact us.