"Thanks and Giving" is a new initiative of CanadaHelps.org, Imagine Canada and MacLean's magazine.
"While family and friends are gathering this
Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate and share all that they are thankful
for, Imagine Canada invites Canadians to join a new tradition of giving
back, called Thanks & Giving.
Every Canadian in every community across our country is touched in some way by the work of charitable organizations. They clean our rivers, educate our children, research cures for diseases, promote physical activity, preserve our cultural heritage, feed the hungry and provide emergency disaster and relief services. Their work helps sustain vibrant, healthy communities for all Canadians. Thanks & Giving is an initiative of Imagine Canada to encourage philanthropic giving in Canada. Imagine Canada is a national charity that looks into and out for Canada's charities and nonprofits."
And we shouldn't need incentives to donate to charity but, as part of this new initiative, there's also a contest where people who donate can win an extra $5000 to donate to a charity of their choice.
"Share your Reflection Story and how you're giving back to WIN $5,000 to give to a registered Canadian charity of your choice. The winning story will be published in a future issue of Maclean's magazine.
Contest closes 5pm EDT, Friday, October 17, 2008. Contest details (PDF)."
