--00000000000014b5fb06490033ee Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Whenever works for you! -- *Nikita Moreau* Gestionnaire des Aides-Soignants / Caregiver Manager nmoreau@TheKey.com 514-907-5065 TheKey.ca [image: TheKey] On Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 11:40=E2=80=AFAM Joey Taylor wrote: > This is very interesting! > Let's set some time to discuss! > > On Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 1:53=E2=80=AFPM Nikita Moreau wrote: > >> Good afternoon Joey and Timothy, >> I would like to propose a charity/fundraising event that I think could >> really benefit the community. >> >> Fundraising Proposal: Annual Benefit Gala to Support Families in Need >> Overview >> I would like to propose hosting an annual fundraising gala designed to >> generate financial support for individuals and families who require care >> services but are unable to afford them. This event would serve both as a >> meaningful philanthropic initiative and as an opportunity to elevate >> community awareness of our mission and the impact of The Key=E2=80=99s s= ervices. Event >> Concept >> >> The event would be a formal gala hosted at a high-end reception venue, >> featuring an elegant multi-course dinner, professional entertainment, an= d a >> curated live and silent auction. Tickets would be sold at a premium pric= e >> point, reflecting the upscale experience while maximizing fundraising >> potential and would be tax deductible for those interested. >> We could invite a similar crowd to the one we had at the Selena event: >> social workers, doctors, nurses, high end clients, etc. >> We could have them suggest families or individuals they know are in need >> or we could have something like a contest where families could sign up >> to win "a year of care with "The Key" or something like that. >> Fundraising Strategy >> >> Funds would be raised through multiple channels, including: >> >> - >> >> Ticket sales >> - >> >> Silent and live auction items (luxury experiences, travel, services, >> and donated goods) >> - >> >> Sponsorship opportunities for corporate and community partners >> >> This diversified approach would allow us to significantly increase total >> funds raised while engaging attendees at multiple giving levels. >> Community Impact >> >> Proceeds from the gala would be used to subsidize care services for >> clients and families who demonstrate financial need. Depending on the fu= nds >> raised, this initiative could support multiple families or maybe just a >> 24/7 client, extending access to essential care and improving quality of >> life for vulnerable individuals in our community. >> >> This event would directly align with our mission by: >> >> - >> >> Expanding access to care >> - >> >> Demonstrating our commitment to the community >> - >> >> Strengthening relationships with donors, partners, and the community >> >> Long-Term Vision >> >> With success, this gala could become an annual signature event, creating >> a sustainable funding stream