Connection Village Prospectus

Intercultural Association of Medicine Hat

WE CONNECT LOCALS TO INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE The Connection is an Intercultural Association operating in Medicine Hat. Year-round our social events and inclusion programs provide Canadians and international people (newcomers) a platform to meet and build meaningful relationships.

Strategic Plan

Social Integration Progressive Supper, Summer Splash, Winter Explosion

Intercultural Awareness International Networking Night, Intercultural Christmas Gala

Cross-cultural Leadership

WINTER EXPLOSION

PROGRESSIVE SUPPER

A great way for newcomers to experience Canadian winter sports. Fun snow-filled day in Elkwater including snow shoeing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, ice fishing, and skating.

Opportunity for local and international people to interact in a local family home for dinner.

INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT

SUMMER SPLASH

An evening spent at a coffee shop having meaningful conversations with old and new friends, listening to each other's stories, sharing ideas, playing games and more.

A great way for newcomers to experience Canadian summer sports. A fun day at the lake including kayaking, paddle -boarding, soccer kick-around, swimming, and more.

BAREFOOT SOCCER

INTERCULTURAL CHRISTMAS GALA

Opportunity for soccer players and fans to support local and international charities. The winners of the tournament take pride in winning-to-give to a cause.

An evening of fun, food, entertainment and intercultural experiences. For 17 years, this event has been anticipated by local and international people in Medicine Hat.

INTERCULTURAL DISCUSSIONS

Workshop focusing on dimensions of culture. Participants increase knowledge of intercultural communication with people from other cultures.

MENTORING NEWCOMERS

Supports international newcomer’s learning process and transition by providing informal interaction with local people.

Volunteer mentors connect with their mentees a few times a month

DONATION + SPONSORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES For the past seventeen years The Connection has been hosting events that focus on

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bringing local and international people together to learn about each other’s values and local traditions. The generosity of many made it possible for us to continue the work of facilitating meaningful interactions. Kindly consider being a donor or sponsor a

AMBASSADOR DONOR $4000 Tax receiptable with promo

Promo opportunities - Acknowledgement on The Connection webpage for 1 year - Logo on event promo and video stories - Social media shout-outs on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn - Logo on 4 event posters - Logo on printed tickets, up to 4 events - Recognition on slides at the Intercultural Christmas Gala

package below. Donations without a promo option are 100% tax deductible. We also have promo opportunities, and a tax receipt

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GLOCAL DONOR

$2000 Tax receiptable with promo

amount highlighted with each package.

Promo opportunities - Acknowledgement on webpage for 1 year - Social media shout-outs on Facebook and Instagram - Logo on 2 event posters - Logo on printed tickets, up to 2 events - Recognition on slides at the Intercultural Christmas Gala

EVENT DAY SPONSORS

In-kind Donations $100+ tax receiptable

Promo opportunities - Webpage acknowledgement - Social media shout-outs *In-kind donation sponsors can get equal promo opportunities if the donation is equivalent to any of the packages levels. Donations without selecting promo opportunities are 100% tax deductible

HOW TO GIVE DONATION

PROMO OPTION

Online (For tax deductible)

Promo Option (No tax receipt)

www.connectionvillage.org/donate

e-transfer: info@connectionvillage.org

Donate

Cheque – make cheques payable to The Connection

Cheque – make cheques payable to The Connection.

Donations are tax deductible in partnership with The Great Commission

The Connection Stories

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The connection helped me understand the importance of showing unconditional love to people. I have learned to breakaway from stereotyping people and just interacting with them for who they are.

EVENT PLANNING

help organize food, volunteers, games, decorations for upcoming events and more

HOST PROGRESSIVE SUPPER

host 4-5 people for a meal in your home

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Data entry, help with grant application, organize volunteers and more

You can help to improve a newcomer’s transition in Medicine Hat. It can be helping to improve their English language skills or introducing them to local culture

FUNDRAISING

Connect with potential sponsors and offer them the opportunities to partner with The Connection

PROMOTIONS

Deliver posters and other promotional materials to businesses around Medicine Hat, and help spread the word

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As we actively engage in intercultural integration, we work towards a future of unity, empathy, and collective progress.

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We want to inspire a community where intercultural diversity is a source of strength, innovation, and collective prosperity.

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Through our Strategic plan, we aspire to nurture a global community that actively seeks to learn from, create and strengthen new pathways.

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Learn More 403.458.4928

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www.connectionvillage.org Intercultural Association of Medicine Hat

#3 – 1335 Trans Canada Way SE Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 1J1

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