Kids and the Community

Help build a community playground and make memories that will last forever! June 6th, 2009 @ Commercial Drive & 11th Ave

We are happy to share the opportunity to get involved in an exciting neighbourhood project at Commercial Drive and 11th Avenue — taking a vacant garbage-filled lot and turning it into a children’s playground.

My Own Back Yard Community Association (MOBY) is a vital part of the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood. In 2006 they redeveloped 2 vacant lots at 1727 & 1737 11th Ave East into a community garden. On June 6th, 2009 MOBY will be rallying together 200 volunteers from the community to construct a playground at this site!

MOBY received a nationwide award from Let Them Be Kids (LTBK), assisting community-based organizations with financial support and tools and guidance to complete a community playground project. MOBY was one of only 4 recipients nationwide from a field of 200 applications, to be chosen for this prize.

So far, MOBY has raised over $50,000 towards this project with financial support from Whole Foods Market, Let Them Be Kids, and residents of east Vancouver, but they must raise an additional $15,000 in order to make this project a reality.

Your support will make a positive difference and provide a much needed play space for kids in the community. Below, is an outline of ways to help – from sponsorship to volunteer opportunities – there are many ways to get involved and recognition opportunities for you and your business.

We also need volunteers on the playground building day on June 6th and you can sign up as a volunteer at www.myownbackyard.ca.

To participate in this community project, please contact Shelly Milstein, Director of MOBY at 604-787-4929. If you would like more information please contact me at (778) 384-6377 or email: info@thedrive.ca.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorship Level: Golden Swing $1000
Recognition: Your logo/name on 200 volunteer t-shirts, mention on event day, your name on our Playground Website, invitation to you and your staff to come out and participate on event day, and name in the event day program.

Sponsorship Level: Silver Swing $500
Recognition: Your name on 200 volunteer t-shirts, mention on event day, your name on our Playground Website, invitation to you and your staff to come out and participate on event day, and name in the event day program.

Sponsorship Level: Bronze Swing $250
Recognition: Mention on event day, your name on our Playground website, invitation to you and your staff to come out and participate on event day Name in the event day program.

Sponsorship Level: Playground Supporters $100
Recognition: Name in the event day program

Donation Opportunities:

Donate today and help us build a special place in our community!

• $25 receives a tax receipt
• $50 tax receipt & 1 entry into The Drive prize draw
• $75 tax receipt & 2 entries into The Drive prize draw
• $100 tax receipt & 4 entries in to The Drive prize draw PLUS an entry in to 2 Night trip to Las Vegas for 2.

The prize draw includes gift certificates to play on the Drive at spas, salons, restaurants and the movies!

Donations will be accepted at the CCEC Credit Union at 2250 Commercial Drive or Scotiabank at 1695 East Broadway, or you can mail your donation to: MOBY, 1868 East 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N 1Z1. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25. To receive a tax receipt cheques must be addressed to MOSAIC with “Playground” in the memo line.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Help us build the playground! June 6th, 2009. Volunteer shifts are between 8am – 11am, 11am - 2pm, or all day. Sign up as a volunteer at www.myownbackyard.ca.

For every volunteer, MOBY will receive a $50 donation toward the park fund! This is going to be a fun day of ‘work’ and play – with art activities for kids and live music, and complimentary food and refreshments.

Thank you for helping to make a positive place for kids to play!