COMMUNITY
Prairie Mall has played an active role in Grande Prairie for over 40 years and is proud of its long-standing community support of non-profit organizations and engagement programs supporting our community.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters:
Prairie Mall is proud to partner with Big Brothers and Big Sisters in collaboration with Morguard managed shopping centres that launched a national social cause marketing campaign called BeYou. The multi-facet campaign is designed to provide young girls between the ages of 9-14 with better access to development tools that will empower them to achieve their goals and embrace their skills in a media and technology driven time.
Centre For Creative Arts:
Prairie Mall is proud to support the Annual Wearable Art Show where local artist create outstanding pieces of art to be worn in their fashion show exhibit. The Centre of Creative Arts has also partnered with us by providing their space for our BeYou campaign.
Rotary Dream Home Lottery:
Prairie Mall has been a proud supporter of the Rotary Dream Home Lottery for over 20 years and we look forward to the continued partnership with this charitable group.
Cars for Christmas Lottery:
Prairie Mall is a proud sponsor of the "shopping spree" prize every year for this lottery as well as showcasing prizes throughout our Shopping Centre.
3D Hockey Charity Hockey:
Prairie Mall is a proud supporter of the Annual 3D Charity Hockey Tournament .
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation:
Prairie Mall has been a proud sponsor for the Festival of Trees over the years along with supporting the Annual 2dayFM Cares for Kids Radioathon.
Community Space:
Prairie Mall donates community space to Charity and Non-Profit groups for their displays and set up. The Community Booth is reserved for non-profit organizations wishing to promote their organization and raise awareness. Promotions must be free of political, racial, religious or socially offensive content. If you would like to request the use of our Community Booth for your charitable endeavor. Please send a written request to the address indicated below. In your letter please provide the following:
Information about your organization
- The nature of your onsite activity
- Your preferred dates (two days maximum)
- Your charitable number
- The name of your contact person and where to reach him/her
Please send written requests to:
Prairie Mall
Administration Office
#41 11801 100 Street
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 3Y2
Attention: Charitable Requests/Marketing Department
kschemenauer@morguard.com
Only approved organizations will be contacted. If your request is approved, your organization will be required to complete a Temporary Occupancy Agreement and provide written proof of general liability insurance, minimum value $5 million, with specific requirements. Charities must also agree to abide by our standard rules and regulations.
DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Each year Prairie Mall receives hundreds of donation requests. In order to ensure that we are helping as many organizations as possible, all requests are reviewed on an individual basis.
A donation would be a request for a shopping centre gift card to be used for a fundraiser or event.
A Sponsorship would involve Prairie Mall supporting an event, activity or organization financially, through the use of shopping centre space or other to the mutual benefit of both organizations.
Please note that all applications for donations and sponsorship are considered based on the following criteria:
- Be a registered non-profit organization
- Benefit the community of Grande Prairie
- Meets a compelling need in our community
Requests for the following are unlikely to receive approval:
- Advertising opportunities in brochures, programs or magazines
- Prairie Mall will not solicit mall tenants for donations on behalf of a group or organization
- Individual applicants
- Religious or political organizations
- Sports Teams
- Third party fundraising
- Trips and tours
If you would like to request a donation or sponsorship, please send a letter outlining all pertinent details to the address indicated below. Telephone Requests will not be accepted. Each properly completed request is evaluated against Prairie Mall’s criteria, total funds available and its overall compatibility to our objectives.
Please note that Prairie Mall receives numerous requests on a regular basis and unfortunately are unable to accommodate all requests. If your organization is selected to receive a donation, a Prairie Mall representative will contact you.
Thank you for considering Prairie Mall as a potential supporter.
Please send written requests to:
Prairie Mall
Administration Office
#41 11801 100 Street
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 3Y2
Attention: Sponsorship and Donations Requests/Marketing Department
kschemenauer@morguard.com