Toy Drive
| First Name | Ron |
| Last Name | Hanishewsky |
| kinsmen.ronhana@sasktel.net | |
| Club Name | Kinsmen Club of Yorkton |
| District # | 3 |
| Number of Members | 26-40 |
| Community Size | Small community (less than 20,000) |
| Community Type | Urban |
| Project Name | Toy Drive |
| Type of Project (check all that apply) | Toy or Coat Drive, Hamper Program, Adopt-a-Family |
| If other, please describe | |
| Was this project a fundraiser? | No |
| Description of project | Gift of Giving Club goes into local Canadian Tire one evening during holiday season. We purchase $1500 of gift cards (150 x $10) The preloaded cards are handed out to shoppers and they are asked to use the $10 towards purchasing a gift for a child at Christmas. All toys are collected that evening and donated to the local Salvation Army. |
| Service Hours | 21-50 |
| Did you leverage this project as a way to recruit new members? | No |
| If you answered yes to the question above, please explain: | |
| How was this project promoted in your community? | Online, Local Canadian Tire store |
| What were some challenges you faced with this project, and how could your project be improved? | Getting public to understand that the cards are free and loaded with money to use towards a gift for less fortunate |
| What was the approximate budget for this project? | $1,000-$5,000 |
| If the project was a fundraiser, what were the sources of revenue for this project? | |
| If this was a fundraiser, how much money was raised (minus expenses)? | Not Applicable |
| What were the expenses for this project? | Gift Cards |
| Is there anything else you would like to share that would assist another club in duplicating this project in their community? | Great way to involve public. Rather than writing cheque for $1500 to Salvation Army. Spend $1500 at Canadian Tire and collect near $2500 in toys as many people use the $10 towards often a gift of $15-$25 |