Community Investment
YW of Calgary Cheque Presentation
Two fabulous women and one BIG cheque! On September 28th, 2017, Brasso’s GM, Dianne Degutis, proudly presented Patricia Irvine from the YW of Calgary with a cheque for $10,278.27! The proceeds were raised during our two biggest fundraisers of the year – 48th Anniversary Event and the Brasso Nissan & Stadium Nissan staff golf tournament. This donation assists women and children staying at the Sheriff King Home Crisis Shelter.
Charity Golf Tournament Raises over $5,000!
We came, we saw… we golfed! Woodside Golf Course hosted the 4th annual Brasso/Stadium Nissan Charity Tournament on Sunday, August 27th. Staff and suppliers from both dealerships hit the links and raised $5,789.27 for the YW Sheriff King Home emergency shelter. Thank you so much to everyone who participated and donated to our largest fundraiser of the year!
YW Sheriff King Home is a short-stay crisis shelter for women and their children leaving domestic abuse and violence. The shelter provides basic needs, including food and personal items, as well as individual domestic abuse counselling and support. During their stay and afterwards, women and children can also access one-on-one support and referrals to help children understand and make sense of their experiences and feelings in a safe and supportive environment.
If you know someone who needs help, please contact the Sheriff King Home Crisis Shelter.
Habitat for Humanity Build
“There is a growing need for affordable home ownership solutions for families in Southern Alberta. More than 4,000 families are on the waitlist for social housing in Calgary alone.”
Each year the Brasso team looks forward to participating in the ‘Adopt-a-Day’ build. On August 11th, we spent the day in the Pineridge neighbourhood.working on three new homes for families in need. A big thank you Nissan Canada Foundation for another fabulous experience. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to make a difference in the Calgary community!
48th Anniversary Event
Giving back to the community that has supported Brasso for almost half a century is important to us. That’s why we named June as the month of giving. Partial proceeds from every vehicle sold during our Anniversary Event, as well as from two BBQs, were donated to YW Sheriff King Home crisis shelter. We are thrilled to announce we raised $4,500 for this vital organization.
“Sheltering women and their children with a safe place to begin rebuilding their lives. Many vulnerable women remain locked into a cycle of abuse because they have nowhere to go. The YW Sheriff King Home Crisis shelter is a haven for women and their children who are fleeing family violence.
The YWCA Sheriff King Home crisis shelter provides basic needs including food and personal items. On site case managers provide counselling and connect clients to resources for housing programs, legal services, and education supports. The goal of the YWCA Sheriff King Home Emergency Shelter is to provide safety and security and then to establish a transition plan to ensure safety and security can become a regular way of life.
In 2015, YW Sheriff King Home sheltered 212 women and 276 children fleeing family violence. $2,680 shelters a woman for her 21 day stay at the YW Sheriff King Home crisis shelter.”
Mustard Seed – Help Beat the Heat
Did you know that the Mustard Seed can give away up to 200 bottles of water on a really hot day? The organization gives away approximately 3,000 bottles of water a year. “People can’t imagine what a bottle of what can do for someone that’s homeless or living in poverty,” said Communications Specialist Diana Camelo in a recent interview with 660 News. At the moment, the Mustard Seed has only 300 bottles in reserve. Donations can be made at 102 11 Ave SE from 7am – 7 pm, seven days a week.
An Evening of Wine & Wishes
Brasso was proud to be a sponsor of the 2017 Evening of Wine & Wishes event on June 1, 2017, in support of The Rainbow Society of Alberta. This year the epicurean adventure was held at Spot On Kitchen & Bar. The Rainbow Society grants wishes grants wishes throughout the province to children who have been diagnosed with severe chronic or life-threatening medical illnesses.
Click here for more information on this amazing organization.
National Denim Day
What could be better than wearing jeans to work in support of National Denim Day on May 16, 2017? Wearing jeans to work every day! Unfortunately, that’s not possible, so Brasso staff members eagerly jumped on board to participate in this once a year event. Thank you everyone for your donations!
McHappy Day
May 3rd is a huge milestone for McDonald’s Canada – it marks 40 years since the launch of McHappy Day, a one-day, Canadian-born event in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities. We helped celebrate this momentous occasion with some McTreats of our own!
Brenda Strafford Society
Brasso Nissan is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the Brenda Strafford Society Signature Event on March 8th, International Women’s Day. Tickets can be purchased online.
The Brenda Strafford Society’s mission is to create a safe environment for women and children impacted by domestic violence and to provide support services that prepare families to safely return to the community and be able to heal so they can independently support their families in a violence free setting.
Calgary Rogues Fastball
Calgary Rogues Fastball is a young women’s fastpitch/softball club made up of high school and college/university players. The Rogues play in the Calgary Women’s Fastpitch Association, which runs from April to July. Established by the coaching staff of the SAIT Trojans, Calgary Rogues Fastball will give these athletes a place to play during their off season and also grooms high school athletes for potential college experience. Currently, eight players
from the Rogues are slated to play with the Trojans in 2017. Calgary Rogues Fastball is dedicated to giving young women the best in coaching and training; building dedication and discipline within an environment of respect, good sportsmanship and fun. Go Rogues Go!
