giving Tuesday fundraiser SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT


HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Share information by posting or reposting about the event. Fast facts for Making Changes Association you can use:

Advancing Futures for Women

  • Making Changes Association empowers women in transition by helping them build confidence and skills so they can participate in their communities.

  • Making Changes assists more than 2,000 women and girls each year.

  • All programs are free of charge and prepare women who want to join the workforce, return to school, or volunteer.

Our programs include:

Building Confidence and Skills

  • The program helps develop life skills, find a career path, improve communication, and gain an understanding of Canadian business culture.

  • Offered through virtual classrooms each year over 110 women access the program.

A Wardrobe that Works

  • Dress for Success Calgary, a division of Making Changes, is 90-minute individual consultation for women to create a professional, business wardrobe.  

  • Participants are offered gently used clothing and accessories at no cost to help them look and feel their best.

  • In 2021, we provided support to over 1,000 clients through in-person or virtual appointments.

Fashion for School and for Fun!

  • My Best Friend’s Closet (MBFC) offers teenage girls a full wardrobe of clothing and accessories to meet their school, employment, and recreational needs - all at no cost to their families.

  • Fitting in is an essential part of a young person's life. Having a selection of stylish items assists helps youth want to attend school and gives them the confidence to connect with peers.  

  • My Best Friend’s Closet also provides volunteer opportunities to young women in the community, Volunteers for this program are peer and near-peer-aged to best relate to clients.

  • In 2021, over 350 teenage girls accessed the program for support.

Careers of the Future

  • The Women in Technology Program (WIT) is a skills training program that works to create employment opportunities for unemployed or underemployed immigrant and aboriginal women in the booming tech sector in Calgary.

  • The goal is to increase women's economic security by reducing barriers to women's participation in a male-dominated tech sector industry.

  • The program is delivered at no cost to 32 women a year and 70% of the graduates have secured employment within 6 months of completing the program.

TAGGING/MENTIONS & HASHTAGS

When posting for Giving Tuesday, feel free to tag Making Changes and Dress for Success Calgary:

Instagram:
@makingchangesyyc
@dressforsuccessyyc

Facebook:
@makingchangesassociation
@dressforsuccesscalgary

Hashtags:

#makingchangesyyc #dressforsuccessyyc #mybestfriendsclosetyyc #givingtuesday2022 #GivingTuesday #nonprofits #tuesdaymood #charitytuesday #tuesdayvibes #repost #tuesdaytransformation #helpingothers #ngo #thankyou #testimonialtuesday #kindness #generosity #power #causes #donatetoday #tuesdaytruth #c #supportlocal #hope #motivationalwords #youth #donatenow #yycgiving #yycliving #holidaygiving #volunteers #donors #partners #supportacause #dogood #giveback #charity #givingback #philanthropy #fundraising #education #socialgood #bethechange #makeadifference

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Have a business idea but need support with next steps? Want to be your own boss but need help identifying possible business ideas? @makingchangesyyc is a proud partner of @risehelps in support of diverse women, trans women, and non-binary women (wo
Bursary Opportunity Every Woman Can: The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary at @calgfoundation supports professional development or technical training at an accredited institution to assist an individual’s successful transition to life in Canada.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON Join us at the Powerful You! 2024 fundraiser dedicated to empowerment and ignite change! 📅 May 2, 2024 🕕 11:00 am – 1:15 pm 📍 Fairmont Palliser Hotel Your support is needed now more than ever as we rally toget
Join us for the last session of our March Speaker Series being offered by @makingchangesyyc and @dressforsuccessyyc. If you have not signed up already, you don’t want to miss the highly informative "Leading with Vulnerability and Authenti
Patti Dalsin, our Volunteer and Operations Manager, conducted a session on "First Impressions" for our Employment and Life Skills (ELS) students. The aim of the session was to guide and emphasize on the significance of presenting themselves
Empowering Futures: Working Women's Group Spots Are Limited! - Register today! In an era where women continue to break barriers and redefine societal norms, the need for professional development and skill enhancement has never been more crucial. R
📢 Important Announcement Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed for clothing donation drop-off on Thursday, March 21, 2024. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your cooperation and support!

All persons welcome at making changes