get involved
organize an event
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society welcomes and encourages individuals and organizations to run community events on our behalf. We have been very fortunate to have so many people support the work that we do and the programs that we offer by fundraising on our behalf. Third party events help us build relationships in the community and raise public awareness with new people we could not reach without you. This helps bring new donors, adopters and volunteers to the Humane Society, making the effect of your event that much wider!
As a third party event organizer, we encourage you to participate in an activity that you, your friends and your family will enjoy and, at the same time, support the work of the Humane Society. It doesn’t matter whether your event is large or small, there are infinite possibilities that support our mission. Please download a copy of our Third Party Event Agreement here to get started.
Once your event is approved, we can assist you with the following:
- Advice on planning and executing your event
- A Windsor/Essex County Humane Society representative at the event (subject to availability)
- An event listing on our website
- A support letter that validates the authenticity of the event/organizer
- Limited supplies such as a banner, brochures, coin boxes and other promotional materials
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society cannot provide you with the following:
- Funding or reimbursement for event expenses
- Mail or email lists of donors
- Gaming or liquor licenses
- Prizes, auction items or awards
- Event insurance or permits
- Volunteers for the event
- Tax receipts for cash sponsors, in-kind donations, donated services or product sales of any kind that were not received directly by the WECHS (the provision of charitable receipts is strictly regulated by the Canadian Revenue Agency)
Ready to get started? Fill out our third party event form below!
We would like to thank the many people who have organized, sponsored and participated in events and activities in the past to benefit the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. Your contributions to our fundraising efforts are invaluable. Call 519-966-5751 ext. 123 or email nicoleb@windsorhumane.org with any questions.
Need help planning your event? Check out our fundraising guide!
Youth Fundraising
If you are interested in holding a fundraising event at your school, church, club, etc and you are 18 and under, please visit our Youth Involvement Page here.