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charitable events and requests for donations

We are proud to contribute to as many worthwhile causes as our budget for charitable donations allows.

DSG holds two charitable "Bake Sale to Benefit" fundraisers each year (one in the spring and one in the fall). The next "Bake Sale to Benefit" will be held on Friday, April 16th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 100% of the profits from the sale of baked goods will go to KidsAbility. DSG's first charitable Bake Sale for KidsAbility was held in April of 2009. Our second "Bake Sale to Benefit" was held on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009, with all profits going to Family & Children's Services of Waterloo.

Dana Shortt Gourmet has contributed to many charitable events across the Kitchener-Waterloo Region, including:

  • Alzheimer Society of KW Region (2005)
  • Alzheimer Society of KW Region (2006)
  • Anselma House - Moving Beyond Violence Dinner (2009)
  • The Alzheimer Society c/o Westmount Ladies Blazer (2009)
  • Arthritis Society (2007)
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters (2007)
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters (2010)
  • Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada (2010)
  • Building Futures for Ecuador (2007)
  • Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation (2007)
  • Camp Ganadaoweh (2006)
  • Canadian Cancer Society - Pamper me Senseless (2007)
  • Canadian Cancer Society - Pamper me Senseless (2008)
  • Canadian Cancer Society - Pamper me Senseless (2009)
  • Canadian Cancer Society - Cancer Research Golf Tournament (2010)
  • Canadian Cancer Society - Fashion for Life (2010)
  • Canadian Cancer Society - Breast Cancer Research (2010)
  • Canadian Chiropractors Association (2005)
  • Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery - Here Comes the Wine (2005)
  • Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery - Galleries are Forever (2008)
  • Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery - The Love Boat Gala (2009)
  • Canadian Diabetes Association - Carey Classic (2007)
  • Caring Partners Global (2007)
  • Chamber of Commerce - Auction & Comedy Night (2007)
  • Children's Wish Foundation - Hitting the Links for Hope (2008)
  • Children's Wish Foundation - (2009)
  • Church of the Holy Trinity - Fish Fry & Silent Auction (2008)
  • Community Support Connections (Meals on Wheels & More)
  • Colour Paradise Greenhouse Breast Cancer Fundraiser (2010)
  • DeafBlind Ontario Services - Indulge Your Senses (2008)
  • Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition (2005)
  • Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition (2010)
  • Empire Public School (2008)
  • Executive Womens Golf Association (2006)
  • Family & Children's Services Foundation - Hot Shots Street Hockey Tournament (2008)
  • Family & Children's Services Foundation - Chip in Fore Kids Golf Tournament (2008)
  • Family Violence Prevention Program (2007)
  • FoodLink Waterloo Region - Taste Local, Taste Fresh (2006)
  • FoodLink Waterloo Region - Taste Local, Taste Fresh (2007)
  • Grand River Hospital Foundation - Ride for Dad (2007)
  • Grand River Hospital Foundation - Swing 2 Cure Golf Tournament (2009)
  • Grand River Hospital - Motorcycle Ride for Dad (2008)
  • Grand River Hospital - Paediatric Anaesthiesia/Critical Care Services (2008)
  • Grand River Regional Cancer Centre - OH Dental Charity BBQ (2008)
  • Grand River Regional Cancer Centre - OH Dental Charity BBQ (2009)
  • Greek Food Festival (2006)
  • Hopespring Cancer Support Centre (2004)
  • Hopespring Cancer Support Centre (Doon Curves for Women) - Girls Night In (2008)
  • Hopespring Cancer Support Centre (Doon Curves for Women) - Girls Night In (2009)
  • Hospice - Spring Promenade Fashion Show (2004)
  • Hospice - Spring Promenade Fashion Show (2005)
  • Hospice - Spring Promenade Fashion Show (2007)
  • Hospice - Spring Promenade Fashion Show (2010)
  • House of Friendship (2007)
  • Junior Achievement (2006)
  • Junior Achievement (2007)
  • Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region (2008)
  • Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region (2009)
  • Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region (2010)
  • J.W. Gerth Public School (2010)
  • KidsAbility - Dream Home Donation (2006)
  • KidsAbility - KW Octoberfest - A Blooming Affair (2006)
  • KidsAbility - KW Octoberfest - A Blooming Affair (2007)
  • KidsAbility - Rotary Club's - Golf Fore Kids (2007)
  • KidsAbility - Rotary Club's - Golf Fore Kids (2008)
  • KidsAbility - Bake Sale - to support annual Radiothon (2009)
  • Kidslink - Gourmet Trail (2004)
  • Kidslink - Gourmet Trail (2005)
  • Kidslink - Gourmet Trail (2006)
  • Kidslink - Gourmet Trail (2007)
  • Kidslink - Gourmet Trail (2008)
  • Kidslink - Gourmet Trail (2009)
  • Kidslink - Women in Leadership (2006)
  • KW Arts Awards (2008)
  • KW Art Gallery - Black and Gold Gala (2008)
  • KW Art Gallery - Black and Gold Gala (2009)
  • KW Chamber Orchestra (2008)
  • KW Granite Club (2006)
  • KW Little Theatre (2007)
  • KW Little Theatre (2008)
  • KW Out of the Cold Program (2008)
  • KW Pregnancy Resource Support Centre (2008)
  • KW Sexual Assault Support Centre (2008)
  • KW Symphony Volunteer Committee (2008)
  • L'Aquila Earthquake Relief Fund c/o The Italian Cortina Club (2009)
  • LeeJay Levine Art Fund (2008)
  • Lester B. Pearson Public School (2005)
  • Lutherwood Child & Family Foundation - Boardwalk (2008)
  • Lutherwood Child & Family Foundation (2009)
  • Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation - Boardwalk Steps for Kids (2010)
  • Mama Kubwas for AIDS Relief (2009)
  • Marillac Place for Young Mothers (2007)
  • Minds in Motion - KW Walking Classic (2008)
  • Multiple Sclerosis Society Waterloo District (2006)
  • Multiple Sclerosis - MS Fashion Show (2007)
  • Multiple Sclerosis Society Waterloo District - Fall Fantasy at the Inn (2008)
  • Multiple Sclerosis Society Waterloo District - Fall Fantasy at the Inn (2009)
  • Princess Margaret Hospital - The Weekend to End Breast Cancer (2008)
  • RAISE - Sympony of Love (2007)
  • Rotary Club of Kitchener - In Vito Caritas (2008)
  • Rotary Club Kitchener-Conestoga - Dream Home Lottery (2008)
  • Rotary Club of Waterloo - KidsAbility (2008)
  • ROW - Region of Waterloo Swim Club (2009)
  • Saint Monica House (2008)
  • Scramble for the Cure (2005)
  • Sexual Assault Centre of Waterloo Region - Femfest (2009)
  • SNAP - 1st Birthday Appreciation Party (2008)
  • St. John’s Kilmarnock School (2005)
  • St. John's Kilmarnock School (2008)
  • St. John's Kilmarnock School (2009)
  • St. John's Kilmarnock School - Spring Fling (2010)
  • St. Mary's High School - Multicultural Night (2008)
  • St. Mary's Hospital Foundation - Digital Mammography Machine (March 2006, April 2006, June 2006, Oct 2006)
  • St. Mary's Hospital Foundation - Festival of Trees (2006)
  • Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (2010)
  • Sunnyside Home - Phil Johnston Golf Tournament (2007)
  • Taste Local, Taste Fresh (2009)
  • Ubuntu Edmonton (aid for victims of the Rwandan genocide) (2008)
  • UDM Titans (2007)
  • United Way (2005)
  • United Way (2006)
  • United Way Gourmet Gala - Canaccord Capital (2006)
  • United Way Gourmet Gala - Canaccord Capital (2007)
  • United Way Gourmet Gala - Canaccord Capital (2008)
  • United Way of KW - Miller Thomson LLP Campaign (2008)
  • University of Waterloo - Employee Wellness Fair (2005)
  • University of Waterloo - Employee Wellness Fair (2006)
  • Venu Venugopal Memorial Golf Tournament (U of W) (2008)
  • Venu Venugopal Memorial Golf Tournament (U of W) (2009)
  • Waterloo U12 B Girls Soccer Team (2010)
  • Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society - Oktoberfest (2008)
  • Waterloo Swim Club (2007)
  • Waterloo Co-Op Preschool (2008)
  • Wellness Centre of Waterloo - Sunnyside Home Foundation (2008)
  • Westmount Ladies Blazer (2007)
  • Westmount Ladies Blazer (2008)
  • Westmount Ladies Blazer (2009)
  • Westmount Ladies Blazer (2010)
  • The Working Centre & St. John's Kitchen (2009)
  • The Working Centre & St. John's Kitchen (2010)
  • Women in Leadership (2006)
  • Zonta Club - Betty Thompson Golf Classic (2006)
  • Zonta Club - Betty Thompson Golf Classic (2007)
  • Zonta Club - Betty Thompson Golf Classic (2008)
  • Zonta Club of KW - Recipe for Health (2008)

We receive daily requests for donations, highlighting the increasing needs of so many worthy causes. To better manage these requests, we have implemented a standard procedure for all charitable donation requests. If you are requesting a donation, we ask that you fill out the request for donation form (click here for form). Please note that we require your submission no later than 30 days prior to your event date. Unfortunately, we are not able to grant requests with less than 30 days notice.

Your request for donation form must be hand-delivered to us for consideration (e-mailed submissions or mailed submissions will not be accepted), at least 30 days prior to the date of your event. Our business hours are:

monday to friday - 10 am - 7 pm
saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
sunday - closed

Request for donation forms which are received with 30 days or more notice are eligible for a lottery-style drawing. The winning recipients will be notified via e-mail or a phone call.

Each donation will be for a gourmet gift basket or gift certificate. We do not donate our catering services or fresh or frozen food.

Best wishes for a successful fundraising event!


 

 

 

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