Why Not City Missions

10/22/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to our incredibly generous donors!

We are so grateful to everyone who has donated items for our silent auction this weekend! Your generosity and support help us raise essential funds to continue coming alongside the youth and young adults who are part of Why Not.

You can still get in on the bidding, even if you can’t attend our dinner! Our silent auction is open for online bidding, so be sure to check out the amazing items up for grabs!

Bidding closes Saturday at 8 PM! Winning bidders will be responsible for arranging pickup of their items.

Thank you for being part of this community and helping us make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth and young adults in Brantford. We couldn’t do this without you!

zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/why-not-city-missions-brantfords-silent-auction

Stay tuned to hear about our amazing LIVE auction donors!

10/20/2026

Shared Ground. A Conversation Worth Sharing.

Housing and homelessness. Mental health and substance use. Community safety. The wellbeing of our most vulnerable residents.

These were the focus of Shared Ground, a community dialogue that brought together mayoral candidates from the City of Brantford and County of Brant to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing our communities.

On October 15, a full house gathered at the Brantford Public Library for a thoughtful and respectful conversation hosted by five local community service organizations. Designed as a dialogue rather than a debate, the evening provided candidates with an opportunity to share their perspectives, priorities, and approaches to these complex issues.

With the municipal election approaching October 26, we're pleased to share the recorded conversation, giving voters across Brantford and Brant County an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and better understand their plans for our community.

Our sincere thanks to Erin Dej, Associate Professor of Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University, and Dr. Carrie Sanders, Professor of Criminology at Laurier and Director of the Centre for Research on Security Practices, for serving as moderators. We also thank the participating candidates and everyone who joined us for the evening.

Shared Ground is a collaborative partnership of:
Brantford Native Housing, Jaycees Brantford Non-Profit Homes, Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, SOAR Community Services, Why Not City Missions.

We believe meaningful progress begins with conversation, grows through collaboration, and becomes possible when we recognize the common ground we share.

Shared challenges. Unique perspectives. A stronger community.

10/18/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to purchase your tickets for our Fall Fundraising dinner THIS Saturday, October 24th at the Best Western.

We still have room for YOU!
Join us great food, meaningful stories, and community as we celebrate the impact being made in the lives of vulnerable youth and young adults right here in Brantford.

🛍️ Bid on amazing items in our LIVE and SILENT auctions donated by GENEROUS Community partners
💛 Be part of creating brighter futures for the young people we serve
We would LOVE to have you join us for this special evening! Your support makes a real difference, and we can’t wait to gather together.
🎟️ DON’T WAIT! Get your tickets TODAY before it’s too late!

👉 Visit our website to purchase your tickets: https://www.whynotcitymissions.com/event-details/fall-fundraising-dinner-2026

10/17/2026

🎉 **BIDDING IS NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN!** 🎉

Our Silent Auction is LIVE, and there are some amazing donated items up for grabs! 🛍️

💛 **Can't make it to our Fall Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, October 24th? You can still join in the fun!** Browse the items and place your bids online here:

🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/why-not-city-missions-brantfords-silent-auction

⏰ **Bidding closes at 8:00 PM on October 24th**, so don't wait too long!

📍 If you're not attending the dinner, you'll need to arrange to pick up any items you win at our Youth Centre (368 Colborne St., Brantford).

Every bid makes a difference! All funds raised will help us continue supporting vulnerable youth and young adults in our community.

**Thank you for being part of the Why Not community and helping us make a difference!** 🙌

10/16/2026

💙 A HUGE THANK YOU to the BDFC Bisons Football and their U14 Team! 🏈

We are so grateful for their AMAZINGLY generous collection for the youth and young adults at Why Not! 🙌

Our pantry has been running pretty bare, and they showed up in a big way with youth-friendly snacks, food items, toiletries, and socks. What a blessing!

We are so thankful to be part of a community that believes in our mission and shows that support in such practical and meaningful ways. Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of the young people we serve. 💙

Thank you, Bisons, for being part of the Why Not community! 🏈💙

10/14/2026

🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🚨

Our Fall Fundraising Dinner is just TEN DAYS AWAY, and we need to submit our final numbers to the venue soon! ⏰ If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to get your tickets!

Join us on Saturday, October 24th at the Best Western in Brantford for an evening of great food, meaningful stories, and community as we celebrate the impact being made in the lives of vulnerable youth and young adults right here in Brantford.

🎉 Enjoy a delicious dinner
🛍️ Bid on amazing items in our LIVE and SILENT auctions donated by GENEROUS Community partners
💛 Be part of creating brighter futures for the young people we serve

We would LOVE to have you join us for this special evening! Your support makes a real difference, and we can’t wait to gather together.

🎟️ DON’T WAIT! Get your tickets TODAY before it’s too late!

👉 Visit our website to purchase your tickets: https://www.whynotcitymissions.com/event-details/fall-fundraising-dinner-2026


Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant

10/07/2026

Have you got your tickets yet? 🎟️

Why Not's Annual Fall Fundraising Dinner is quickly approaching on Saturday, October 24 at the Best Western, and we would love to have you join us!

Come enjoy an evening of great food, meaningful stories, and community as we celebrate the impact being made in the lives of vulnerable youth and young adults in Brantford.

You'll enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, have the opportunity to bid on some amazing auction items, and most importantly, be part of helping create brighter futures for the young people we serve.

We’re looking forward to a wonderful evening together and hope to see you there!

Visit our website to purchase tickets and learn more: https://www.whynotcitymissions.com/event-details/fall-fundraising-dinner-2026


Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant

09/29/2026