FAQs

What if I can’t have my stand on June 3rd?

  • You are more than welcome to host your lemonade stand on or before June 3rd. Hosting additional lemonade stands leading up to June 3rd is a great way to raise additional funds and increase your chances of winning a prize.

Can I give out tax receipts?

  • Any donation made online will receive a tax receipt. If someone donates cash and would like a tax receipt, please have them fill out your pledge form so we can provide them with a tax receipt (pledge forms can be found on the resources page).

How do we get the cash to you?

 

  • Arrange a time to visit the Good Shepherd Development Office at 10 Delaware Ave by emailing events@gsch.ca or calling (905) 528-6565 x3309. Drop off any cash, cheques and take a photo with our big cheque!

 

How do I get my cash donations to show up on my virtual stand?

  • Step by step instructions are included in your welcome kit and are available on the resources page. If you require additional assistance, contact events@gsch.ca

What is included in my welcome kit?

  • T-shirt
  • Fundraising Toolkit
    • Welcome Letter
    • 6 Easy Peasy Fundraising Steps
    • Additional Fundraising Ideas
    • Instructions to Upload Offline Donations
    • Lemonade Stand Checklist
    • Lemonade Recipe
    • Poster
    • Letter of Support

How can I promote my stand?

  • Make sure to personalize your fundraising page with the details about your lemonade stand
  • Share your fundraising page and information about when/where your stand will be with your family and friends. Social media is a great way to do this! You can download images for social media under "social media promotion" in the Resources section
  • Ask businesses to donate to your stand using the letter of support found on the Resources page 
  • Personalize the posters found in your welcome kit and under the Resources section and hang them around your neighborhood
  • Consider hosting your stand at a public place like a grocery store or shopping mall. Make sure to ask the manager for permission using the letter of support found in your Fundraising Toolkit or on the Resources page

How can I raise more funds?

  • Ask your family and friends to donate to your virtual lemonade stand by sharing your fundraising page with them
  • Consider hosting your lemonade stand on more than one day
  • If your community is hosting a garage sale day, festival, etc. consider hosting your stand at the same time
  • Sell more than lemonade at your stand- include freezies, cupcakes, bracelets, etc.