Throughout the year Coquitlam Centre proudly contributes to a number of charitable organizations that support our local community. In addition to donations and sponsorships, we also host registered charities at our Community Kiosk and serve as a host site for charitable events.
Community Kiosk
The Community Kiosk is a stationary display booth located on Level 1 by London Drugs (beneath the escalator). The Community Kiosk is reserved for registered charities who wish to promote their organization and raise awareness of their cause or upcoming campaign.
Organizations requesting the Community Kiosk must be able to sign a lease agreement and provide a Certificate of Insurance showing that they carry a $5,000,000 (minimum) Commercial Limited Liability insurance policy. They must also be a registered charitable organization.
To apply for the Community Kiosk: fill in the Community Kiosk Application form, available here, and email it to cqcmarketing@morguard.com.
Once completed, your application will be reviewed by a Coquitlam Centre representative who will contact you regarding your booking request if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Requests are considered on a first come, first serve basis; however, precedence is given to organizations that are located in, and serve the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and New Westminster.
Promotions must be free of political, racial, religious or socially offensive content. Petitions and customer solicitation are not permitted. Coquitlam Centre reserves to alter or cancel bookings if these conditions are not met.
Please note, there are no bookings during the months of November and December.
Sponsorships + Donations
Each year Coquitlam Centre receives numerous requests for sponsorship, raffle and/or auction items. Through the Community Partnership Program, we are able to effectively and fairly manage these requests and provide support to many worthwhile causes.
Due to the rising number of requests, Coquitlam Centre requires detailed information about your event/cause to help us make the best possible decision pertaining to your request.
Each properly completed request is evaluated against Coquitlam Centre’s criteria, total funds available and its overall compatibility to our objectives.
Criteria
Preference is given to organizations that:
- Make a significant contribution to the well-being and vitality of the community or meet a compelling need in our community
- Serve the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and New Westminster
- Are registered charitable organizations demonstrating community support and involvement
- Are compatible with Coquitlam Centre’s objectives and strategic direction
- Have measurable impacts and achievements
The following are not eligible for support:
- Personal fundraisers of any kind (even if funds are being donated to a charitable organization)
- For-profit organizations
- Sports teams/associations, dance, music or theatre groups/associations
- Commercial solicitors or third parties raising funds for a charity
- Organizations, projects, and other activities outside or originating outside of the Lower Mainland
- Religious or political groups
- Fraternal or other social groups/organizations
- Travel for individuals or groups (even if the purpose of the travel is charitable)
- Funds requested for research
- Funds requested for advertising opportunities
- Capital campaigns and acquisition funding
- Reducing debts or past operating ventures
- Requests for cash donations or sponsorships
- Please note: Coquitlam Centre will not solicit retailers for donations
To be considered for a Sponsorship or Donation, please send a letter, on corporate letterhead, describing your organization and event to Coquitlam Centre’s Community Partnership Program. All requests must be received at least 6 weeks prior to the date that the Sponsorship or Donation is required. Organizations receiving support will be notified and asked to pick up the donation from Coquitlam Centre during regular business hours. Organizations must be able to provide measurable results and transparency as to the use/recipient of the donation. The individual picking up the items will be required to provide a government-issued photo ID and sign a release form.
Letters can be sent to Coquitlam Centre via:
Mail or Fax
Attention: Coquitlam Centre Marketing
Community Partnership Program
Fax: 604.464.7216
Coquitlam Centre Administration Office
Suite 2201, 2929 Barnet Highway
Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5
Located on the Level 2, down the corridor by Ardene
Email:
coquitlamcentre@morguard.com
