Day of Purple

  • Group of nine women dressed in formal attire at an indoor event, some holding glasses of champagne, with purple lighting and angel wing decorations in the background.

  • Group of children and adults celebrating Christmas with a decorated tree, wearing Santa hats, in an indoor setting with holiday decorations.

  • Group of people on stage presenting a large check to a recipient at an event with an audience seated in front.

  • Group of children and teens at a community event holding holiday-themed coloring pages, with a logo of ARMAGH and text for USB Menchella U15A Candeloro at the bottom.

  • Group of 9 people, including a man wearing hockey gear, standing in front of a backdrop with logos. The people are smiling, and some are wearing purple hoodies with the word 'ARMAGH' and an image of a family holding hands.

  • Three women standing inside a church with wooden pews, holding a check and smiling at the camera.

  • Group of people holding a large ceremonial check outdoors during daytime, standing in front of a brick building with tents and speakers set up.

  • Group of five women standing in an office, holding a large check for $11,000 made out to Armagh House, smiling, with a decorated table and wall in the background featuring words like 'quality', 'strength', and 'inspiration'.

  • A group of children wearing Santa hats and elf hats inside a room, smiling and gathered around Christmas gift bags, with a vending machine in the background.

  • Three women standing in a room holding an oversized check for ten thousand dollars. The check is addressed to ARMAGH HOUSE and dated March 2025. The women are dressed in formal attire, and there are gift bags and a chair in the background.

  • Three women standing next to a decorated Christmas tree with wrapped presents, posing for a photo during a holiday celebration.

  • A group of six women is posing inside a building near a counter with a spinning prize wheel, a table with baked goods, and a banner for ARMAGH, an organization focused on building lives free from violence. The women are smiling and standing close together.

  • Man in a suit speaking at a podium during an event called 'inspiHER.' The backdrop features a floral decoration and a large sign with the event's name, with women and butterfly images and floral arrangements on the stage.

  • Several women gathered around a table with purple bottles, engaging in an activity at an event inside a tent with banners in the background.

Wondering How To Get Started?

  • Come up with your idea! This is the fun part – how do you want to raise money for Armagh?

  • Fill out and submit the Third Party Fundraising Application form and our Community Development worker will connect with you to chat about your event and/or campaign.

  • Have your activity! Have fun, take pics, and share online – show the community how much you care about Armagh by using the power of social media!

  • Report back – tell us how much money you raised.

We ask that all activities being held to support Armagh align with our mission, vision, values.

What is Day of Purple?

Day of Purple is Armagh’s third-party fundraiser run from July to September 30th, 2026! This is an opportunity for our old and new supporters to host fundraising events and/or campaigns with their connections and communities.

The goal of Day of Purple is:

  1. Increase awareness of Armagh in the Peel Region.

  2. Fundraise for Armagh through community initiatives.

  3. Discuss Gender-Based Violence and the steps needed for change.

    • Use the community to build lives free of violence.

Armagh empowers women and children to rebuild safe and independent lives, while advancing community-focused solutions for lasting change.

Mission

Purple target with an arrow hitting the bullseye.

Building Lives Free of Violence

Vision

A purple line drawing of a light bulb with rays emitting from it.

How do I collect donations for Armagh?

This is the quickest and easiest way to collect donations for Armagh!

Individuals who donate online will receive a charitable tax receipt right away (if the donation is $20 or more).

Online Donations

Day of Purple Donation Form

Donors can also email money transfer donations to Armagh for Day of Purple.

For individuals wishing to use this method please send a message to donations@armaghhouse.ca

Receipts for EFTs take a few weeks to process.

Email Money Transfer

Use the Donor Tracking Sheet to record donor information so that Armagh can issue them a receipt.

Following the activity, submit the sheet and donations to Armagh no later than 14 days after your activity.

Cash/Cheque Donations

A diverse group of women standing in a line, holding each other and smiling, in front of a logo with a house and the text "ARMAGH building lives free of violence." The image promotes the Day of Purple Toolkit, focusing on protecting, inspiring, and e
Page from a toolkit showing the table of contents with purple butterfly illustrations and a purple and white color scheme.
Page about Armagh with purple butterfly and floral design on the left side. Text includes a heading about Armagh, mission, vision, principles, and community change.
Information flyer for Armagh Services highlighting various programs such as child and youth programs, independent living, advocacy and legal, and counseling and wellness, with a background image of smiling children and adults in a community setting.
A flyer for Day of Purple event with a purple butterfly on a cloud and a purple ribbon held by a hand, with text about the event's purpose, activities, and contact information.
A flyer titled "Event Ideas" featuring a photo of three women covered in mud, smiling and flexing their muscles in an outdoor setting. The flyer promotes community events such as dinner parties, game nights, sports tournaments, picnics, karaoke, bake
A promotional infographic about campaign ideas with a purple and white color scheme. It includes a sign that says 'Donations Appreciated,' decorated with purple butterflies and a small potted succulent plant. Various campaign ideas are listed, such a
A colorful flyer titled "Day of Purple: To-Do List" with tips for organizing a charity event, including sections on planning, activities, post-event actions, and social media promotion. The background has purple and floral accents.
An informational poster about donations and tax receipts from Armagh, with purple floral accents and a QR code.
Testimonial page with purple butterflies and flowers border, featuring quotes and photos of women sharing their positive experiences at Armagh.
Frequently asked questions sheet about organizing activities, support, volunteering, and liability, decorated with a floral border at the top and bottom, with the number 11 at the bottom right corner.

Any additional questions can be directed towards our Community Development Coordinator, Arianne Garcia.

arianne@armaghhouse.ca

289-326-6066

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our Community Development Coordinator, Arianne Garcia, is here to help with brainstorming and answer your questions.

    Phone Number: 289-326-6066

    Email: arianne@armaghhouse.ca

    We have created this Day of Purple Toolkit to guide you, and we have more materials for those who decide to join.

  • Activities can happen anytime between July to September 30th, 2026. Be sure to inform us about your activity ahead of time.

  • It is the responsibility of the activity organizers to recruit, train, and manage all volunteers.

  • Definitely! We will post your activity on our website and social media platforms. Any additional promotion is up to the activity organizers.

  • It is the responsibility of the activity organizers to create a budget and manage it accordingly.

  • If your activity has more than 10 people, we can send an Armagh representative to come in for a 5-minute informational session; please reach out to us if you are interested.

  • Yes, pending availability. Armagh will need to review and approve content and brand logo usage.

  • Armagh is not responsible for any damage or accidents to any persons or property; we will not assume any legal or financial liability caused before, during, or after the activity. In acquiring insurance for an activity, it is the responsibility of the organizer to apply and obtain such documents in the name of the individual, organization, or business coordinating the activity. It is advisable that you seek guidance and direction from your own insurance broker on this matter.