Sales: Sell something you create and donate the proceeds. From school bake sales to small businesses, we have seen many dedicated community members organize in support of YouthLine!

Events: Dance party, ultimate frisbee game, movie-watching session, lecture or panel discussion, crafting hang-out, trivia night, poetry slam, comedy open mic, group gaming! One-off events can be done virtually too! Whether you're considering a virtual event for convenience, reach, or as a COVID safety precaution, there are plenty of ideas!

Fundraiser: Simply put out a pitch for funds. Ask people to donate to YouthLine for your birthday or another personal milestone.

Include a personalized message in your pitch explaining what YouthLine means to you or those you care about!

Thank you for considering this! We believe your event will be better the more people that have the ability to safely participate in it. Accessibility Canada's guide to facilitating an accessible event has some things for you to consider. Remember that all of us have different accessibility needs, so the best way to facilitate an accessible event is to ask prospective attendees what they need to maximize their participation and enjoyment.

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We truly appreciate all of your support, regardless of how much your fundraiser raises. Every dollar means a lot to us, and the proceeds from fundraisers accounted for about 10% of our fundraising in 2022! So, whether you identify as a 2SLGBTQ+ youth or consider yourself an accomplice, and whether you are representing an organization or just yourself, your support is important and valued. Even if you don't meet your fundraising goals, you'll have sparked conversation about the work we do at YouthLine. That's important too.

Unfortunately, we don't have the staff capacity to provide individual support to all fundraising events. However, we'd be happy to help you brainstorm and to answer questions about donating. Email us at admin@youthline.ca! If it is a public event, we can also send you service cards and posters to spread the word about our HelpLine.

Simply fill out the Outreach Materials request form linked on this page. [link to Outreach Materials page]

See all your options on this page.

We have also received donations though Twitch streams, Facebook birthday fundraisers, and GoFundMe campaigns! Be sure to keep track of the funds and donor contact info, both so that donors know where their money is going and so that you can thank them later!

Once you come up with an event idea, and a date/time, consider who will be invited to your event and how you're going to reach them.

Think about how your event will be made accessible to those you're inviting.

YouthLine is committed to public health guidelines in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, those most impacted by COVID are those who have long been marginalized in society, and this includes 2SLGBTQ+ youth. We urge everyone who is hosting and attending a TPF to observe physical distancing and other recommendations to maximize health and safety during this pandemic (click here for a federal government webpage on prevention measures).