FUNDRAISING
Current Fundraiser
10 for 10 Year end Fundraiser
Download your Donation Tracking Card as a fillable PDF. Collect as many names as you can on each Tracking Card, and submit them all to the SSC: vicechair@758argus.ca
Dear Squadron Supporters,
First, every donation receives a tax receipt, automatically. 😉
Second, your donation goes directly to the 758 Argus squadron (entirely volunteer-driven).
Your donation directly fuels cadet activities – everything from printer paper to renting facilities and aviation training (yes, actually flying!). ✈️
Big or small, your donation counts; you will make a positive difference in the lives of all 150+ Argus cadets. 😄 🎉 😀
Your contribution is a building block towards our $87,000 annual goal. This 10 for $10 campaign’s target of $10,000 is vital for maintaining our Parade Square—a foundational space where discipline, leadership, and camaraderie grow. While it may not cover all our needs, your donation helps ensure that every cadet has a place to stand tall and march towards their potential.
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You are free to use these images to help you promote the 10 for 10 fundraiser this December 2024.
Our Fundraising Methods
Throughout the training year we face the challenge of raising enough to support the squadron’s operating costs. We conduct as many fundraisers as our community can support without creating supporter fatigue.
The cadet program is community-based and it is successful because of the support provided from within the Brampton East community.
- Individual Donors – usually parents or former cadets who regularly donate to the squadron.
- Corporate Sponsors – local businesses who have donated to the squadron. See who they are here.
- Fall Tagging at local Brampton Stores
- Spring Tagging at local Brampton Stores
- World’s Finest Chocolates [Chocolate Bars]
- Canadian Safety Supplies [Safety Kits]
- MacMillans [Cookie Dough]
- truLOCAL [Meats]
- TruEarth [Soaps]
- Veseys [Flower Bulbs]
- And more to come
- Canteen on Monday Training Nights
2023/24 Fundraising Target:
This year our budget has gone up. The economy has changed so much, so quickly, and we are now facing an annual budget of $86,000!
We are going to need a lot of help and support from our Brampton Community to reach this very high goal. Please make a donation, and volunteer your time.
2022/23 Fundraisers
Our 2022/23 training year ended on June 12th. and we didn’t quite hit our $70,000 goal despite our efforts to get there.
If you’re interested in supporting our Cadets, please consider making a donation, or volunteer your time.
We’re always grateful for any support and help we can get, so thank you for considering how you can pitch in. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on our progress and upcoming events.
December 2022
Winter Tagging: $3,453.89
April 2023
Spring Tagging: $8,338.27
Canadian Safety Supplies: $862
May 2023
World’s Finest Chocolates: ~$3,700
$16,354
Raised During 2022/23
2022-23 Target: $70,000
Missed by: $53,645.84
Ways To Donate
Financial Donations
- Via eTransfer:
accounting@758argus.ca
Our favourite method – no service fees! 😎
- Via CanadaHelps:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/758Argus/
Service fees 😭
- Via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/3460722
Service fees 😭
- Via Credit or Debit Card:
We can accept tap donations/payments in person at any of our events or training nights.
Service fees 😭 - Monthly League Lottery (min. $5000 prize):
The Air Cadet League operates a monthly 50/50 lottery during the training year. When buying tickets, customers can choose which squadron they’d like to support. This link directs your support to the Brampton East 758 squadron (that’s us):
https://aircadetraffle.5050central.com/?olc=758/
Half of each ticket sold goes into the Winner’s jackpot, and the other half is split between the League and 758 Argus. Therefore, a $10 ticket sale earns $2.50 for the squadron.
Alternative Donations
- Canteen:
We offer a snack table during each training night. We buy pop, chips, chocolates, sour keys, and sometimes samosas and beef/veggie patties. The cadets race to line up and buy their favourites during break time. We would love it if our inventory was sponsored by a friendly community member/business. 😋
- Supplies:
We buy everything from kitchen to office supplies, and while they’re usually low-cost items, they add up over the course of a training year. Consider donating or sponsoring items to our unit – every little thing helps. 😃
- Volunteer:
You can donate your time and skills to the development of the Cadets. We can’t get enough of strong leadership. https://ssc.758argus.ca/volunteer/join-the-ssc/ 😀
Tax receipts are available. 📑
