Call out! Small Businesses – Create community and gain recognition!
At Canvas Programs, we believe that corporate giving shouldn't just be reserved for big companies with even bigger budgets. Local businesses are the beating heart of our city -creating jobs, building community, and showing up when it matters most.
We’re excited to share that we’ve created a unique way for small businesses to give back and help fund our 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion programs this Pride season. Our new framework is designed to make meaningful impact more accessible, so no massive budgets are required. We’ve taken some of the platforms that are usually reserved for major corporate sponsors and adapted them into something achievable for small businesses. But we know that every business is different, and local needs are different than corporate goals, so we have created unique recognition opportunities for small companies in the GTA.
Every business, no matter its size, can show up for their community. With a donation starting at just $10, you’ll receive our “Support Trans Rights” window decal - an easy, visible way to let your customers know where you stand.
And when you deepen your commitment, we’ve built recognition tools that truly speak to the needs of small business owners: features in our Shop Inclusively in Toronto blog, shoutouts in our small business spotlight posts, signage at our booth at Pride Toronto, and so much more. We want your customers - and our community - to know who’s supports this vital education
Here are just a few ways small businesses can support Canvas Programs:
Direct Donations – Gift directly to our programs to ensure that more queer students and teachers are well supported.
Fundraise – Host a fundraiser, collect donations at checkout or donate proceeds from a limited-time product.
In-Kind Donations – Offer goods or services to help us funnel more funding directly to youth education. We always need art supplies for our arts-based youth programming!
If you own a small business - or love someone who does - send this their way. Together, we can build a more compassionate, connected city where every business, no matter the size, has the power to give back.
Want to learn more or get involved? Reach out - we’d love to chat.
Jules Ferguson (She/they), Team Lead - jules@canvasprograms.com