PLEASE NOTE: Due to family circumstances, unfortunately we will not be running the leaf raking program in 2025. We will return Fall of 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your support! We will see you next year!
Interested in Donating or sponsoring Tillyburg Leaf Rakers?
We NEED your help ...
We want FORCING PEOPLE TO BUY CHOCOLATE BARS TO HELP NEEDY KIDS TO BE A THING OF THE PAST ...
Here are a few local 'champions' that have, and continue to help us ...
Whether you are a business, local group, or just a single person, you can help us.
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Our aim is to ensure all teams and groups who participate in leaf raking cover all their fundraising needs and not have to resort to other activities that have minimal community impact. Please click on the button below that pertains to you:
Contribution of $100-$249
Contribution of $250-$499
Contribution of $500-$749
Contribution of $750 +
Contribution of food, fuel, equipment...
WHERE WILL YOUR MONEY GO?
Your money will add to the amount of money each team receives for each yard waste bag they rake. And ... any money that is left over is donated to disadvantaged kids through local programs that include Hockey for Everyone and School Breakfast Programs. But also note ...
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We are a federally registered not-for-profit organization
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We pay invoices or reimbursed based on receipts ... we don't transfer cash to directly to teams without documentation on what it is to be spent on
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We are audited annually by Good Redden Klosler
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We can issue receipts and invoices for sponsorship and donations on request show our CRA business # and Incorporation #
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WE INTEND TO EMPTY OUR BANK ACCOUNT EACH YEAR!!!
Some examples of 'acceptable' expenses we pay are ...
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subsidizing hockey tournament fees
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subsidizing group camps (like Girl Guides)
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equipment for teams (like socks, water bottles)
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equipment for Tillsonburg Minor Hockey Incorporated to use for charitable reasons (such as the 'Hockey for Everyone' program)
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paying for additional ice time for teams that struggle to get enough practices
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financial relief for families that struggle with registration fees and equipment costs
