Community Support

Throughout the year Coquitlam Centre proudly contributes to a number of charitable organizations that support our local community. Sponsorships + DonationsEach 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.CriteriaPreference 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 communityServe the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and New WestminsterAre registered charitable organizations demonstrating community support and involvementAre compatible with Coquitlam Centre’s objectives and strategic directionHave 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 or non-charitable organizationsSports teams/associations, dance, music or theatre groups/associationsCommercial solicitors or third parties raising funds for a charityOrganizations, projects, and other activities outside or originating outside of the Lower MainlandFraternal or other social groups/organizationsTravel for individuals or groups (even if the purpose of the travel is charitable)Funds requested for researchFunds requested for advertising opportunitiesCapital campaigns and acquisition fundingReducing debts or past operating venturesRequests for cash donations or sponsorshipsPlease note: Coquitlam Centre will not solicit retailers for donationsTo 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 FaxAttention: Coquitlam Centre MarketingCommunity Partnership ProgramFax: 604.464.7216Coquitlam Centre Administration OfficeSuite 2201, 2929 Barnet HighwayCoquitlam, BC V3B 5R5Located on the Level 2, down the corridor by Ardene Email:coquitlamcentre@morguard.com