ACPR Speak Up! Campaign Events
Posted on Monday, July 15th, 2019
Each semester, the Algonquin College Public Relations students choose a local charity to support, and launch a campaign benefiting the organization. This semester’s charity is Interval House of Ottawa, and the students are planning five events as part of the Speak Up! campaign.
Interval House of Ottawa is a local non-profit organization that provides a safe shelter to all persons who identify as women and their dependents – pets included – who are living or have lived in an abusive relationship. They also provide services such as a crisis line, available 24/7, which receives more than 2,000 calls each year, as well as counselling sessions for women, youth, and children, inside and outside the shelter. The goal of the campaign is to raise $15,000 for the organization, and there are numerous ways to get involved and show support. See the list below of the student run events that are taking place this month in support of the Speak Up! campaign benefitting Interval House of Ottawa.
1. Sip ‘N Play
When: Monday, July 15 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Funhaven, 1050 Baxter Road
Join ACPR for Sip ‘N Play night at Funhaven in support of the Speak Up! campaign benefitting Interval House of Ottawa. Tickets are $15. The purchase of a ticket includes exclusive access to a private area with a live DJ and private bar. Each guest will receive 40 play credits towards the latest and greatest video arcade games. Take advantage of Funhaven’s best in-house promotions by enjoying half-priced play, $3.50 alcoholic drinks with the purchase of food, and earn one credit for every dollar spent on food, drink, or transportation (Uber, Lyft, or OC Transpo). Show support for the Speak Up! campaign by purchasing raffle tickets or bidding on our silent auction to make sure you don’t leave empty-handed.
For more information, visit the event page here.
2. Fiesta for the Cause
When: Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Cantina Sur, 665 Bronson Ave.
Make a difference while you fiesta for the cause! Guests can expect a fun filled night with great entertainment at Cantina Sur to support the Speak Up! campaign. Tickets are $20 and include appetizers and a free non-alcoholic drink, and plenty of live entertainment. Another way to support the campaign is to participate in the raffle for a chance to win one of many fantastic prizes. All proceeds go directly to Internal House of Ottawa.
For more information, direct inquiries to fiestaforthecause@gmail.com, or visit the event page here.
3. Game for Change
When: Monday, July 22 from 7-10:30 p.m.
Where: St. Louis Bar & Grill, 399 Elgin St.
Get your game face on and join the huddle for a sports-themed trivia night. This all-ages, epic showdown between sports fans and trivia buffs puts the heavyweight title on the line. Test your knowledge and compete to see if you have what it takes to play in the big leagues. Tickets are $10, and include prizes, and food. Guests can also bid on raffle items, with all proceeds directly supporting Interval House of Ottawa.
To purchase a ticket, and for more information click here.
4. EmpowARTment
When: Tuesday, July 23 from 4-8 p.m.
Where: Nawapon (1st Floor, DARE District), Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave.
ACPR students are hosting a silent auction showcasing local talent from emerging and established artists. The event will feature over 15 artists, the majority women, to support the valuable work Interval House of Ottawa does for both women and the community. From acrylic paintings, to ceramics, and more, each treasure is uniquely designed to make a statement in their new home. Tickets to the event are $12, which includes admission and light refreshments. Become living art and enjoy authentic henna tattoos from our team for a small fee.
Artists: Justyna Dawidowicz, Kathryn Bossy, Karla Rivera, Sofiya Stevens, Aida Bari, Lynda Nault, Judith Anderson, Yanie Porlier, Joanne Coughlin, Haroriyah Singh, Josee Laberge, Jawida Tatai, Rea Kelly, Karen Bernard, Natasha Martel, Dan Hughes, Nick Lafontaine, Adele Nadelle, Gabriel Bouffard, Sandra Hollington, Julie Burke
To purchase a ticket, visit the event page here.
5. Open Mic Night
When: Wednesday, July 24 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Hooley’s Pub, 292 Elgin St.
Join ACPR in singing to change a life! Guests are encouraged to bring friends and family to the Open Mic night. Tickets are $15 and include entertainment, half-priced food, and $4 drinks. Musicians and poets of all talents are welcome to perform and join in on the fun to support the Speak Up! campaign. Performers get free admission.
To contact the organizers, or to purchase a ticket, click here.
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