2025 Fundraiser
May 25 - 29, 2025
Raising Our Cups:
Celebrating 10 Years of Community and Connection
Event Description
A decade of Vent Over Tea
In 2025, Vent Over Tea will mark a major milestone: 10 years of building community connections through the power of active listening. What began as a small, student-run initiative to provide free, stigma-free support to individuals in Montreal has grown into a movement that reaches across Quebec, fostering mental well-being and strengthening bonds, ensuring no voice goes unheard.
The fundraiser will showcase our journey over the past decade. We’re planning a full week of exciting community events, which will include an active listening workshop, a Montreal photo walk, fitness and nature activities, and more—all leading up to our evening celebration May 29th.
This gathering will bring together supporters, artists, and community partners for an evening of live performances, food and drinks, and a raffle featuring prizes from local businesses.
Our Goal is to raise funds to support our continued growth, so we can bring our free mental health resources to even more communities across Quebec and Canada.
About Us
We are a Canadian non-profit that offers free active listening services, events, and workshops. We envision of a community defined by connection and not by isolation; where mental health is as important as physical health and where those who need support are not afraid to seek it.
MISSION
SERVICE
We offer a free and confidential active listening service to all members of the local community to promote mental wellness and connection
ACTIVE LISTENING
Our active listening service is our core service, called Vent Sessions. We offer the unique service in person in local cafes, over the phone, or video call. Our free service is available nationwide virtually, and in Montreal, the West Island and Sherbrooke in person.
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
We regularly free host events, workshops, and discussion groups, often collaborating with health professionals and community organizations. We also offer active listening training to for a fee to support our cause and improve empathetic regard.
ADVOCACY & RESOURCES
We partner with organizations & community partners regularly to support the destigmatization of mental health support and improve access to information and resources. We’ve published 3 resource guides, with more on the way.
SPEAKERS AND PERFORMERS
OUR IMPACT OVER THE YEARS
1,500+
Vent Sessions Held
125+
Events
75+
Partnerships
50,000+
People Reached
IMPACT OF SESSIONS
Our sessions are estimated to indirectly impact 2 additional people per venter and 97% of venters say their mental health is significantly improved following a session.
IMPACT OF SESSIONS
Our sessions are estimated to indirectly impact 2 additional people per venter and 97% of venters say their mental health is significantly improved following a session.
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS
fundraiser event
An evening to remember
WHEN? Thursday, May 29th from 7-11pm
WHERE? In-person at Les Eaux Douces in the Old Port of Montreal
RAFFLE
: Buy raffle tickets before and during the event to enter to win baskets from local businesses. Prizes include BOTA BOTA Spa pass for 2, a basket of items for an eco-friendly home with B Factory, spa essentials like bKind, coffee beans and merch from local businesses, an entire yoga kit from Lululemon complete with yoga classes, and so much more!
LOTTERY
: The winner of this draw will take home 50% of the total while the remaining 50% goes to supporting Vent Over Tea. There will also be food & drinks, a merch table, a silent auction and more exciting activities to help us celebrate a decade of connection. 
BEST OF VOT EVENTS HAPPENING IN MAY
We’re revisiting some of our most-loved events during our fundraiser month to bring our community together, and help us raise funds to ensure our regular events programming stays free for all. All events will be a symbolic price of $10 in celebration of our 10-year anniversary!
Follow our social media channels to learn more about these events and RSVP announcements.
SUN MAY 18 @ 11AM - 1PM
SPRING FRAMES: A PHOTOWALK
Our most popular event over the last few years will feature a photowalk in Old Montreal.
THURS MAY 22 @ 6 -7:30PM (VIRTUAL)
ACTIVE LISTENING WORKSHOP
Improve your emotional literacy and learn to listen with empathetic regard.
SAT MAY 24 @ 2:00 - 3:30PM
IMMERSIVE SOUND BATH & YOGA
A restorative afternoon with Fimo and Tanja from When the Village Meditates at Ashtanga Yoga Montreal.
sponsorship opportunities
Support the Event
Name Sponsor
1 Available-
Title Sponsor with name included in the event title
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Prominent logo placement on all event materials (digital and print)
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Speaking opportunity at the evening event
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Dedicated social media posts (4 total)
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Option to provide branded gifts at all events during the week
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Tickets for 10 attendees
Gold Sponsor
3 Available-
Logo featured on all event materials (digital and print)
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Special mention in event presentations
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Dedicated social media posts (2 total)
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Tickets for 6 attendees
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Recognition in post-event recap email and social posts
Silver Sponsor
5 Available-
Logo featured on event materials (digital)
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Social media mentions (1 total)
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Tickets for 4 attendees
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Mention during evening event
Bronze Sponsor
10 Available-
Logo on some event materials (digital)
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Mention in the event program
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2 tickets to the evening event
IN KIND SPONSORSHIP
Food & Drink Sponsors: Providing food or beverages for the evening event in exchange for brand visibility, event signage, and social media mentions.
Raffle Prizes: Donate products or services for the raffle, with recognition on promotional materials and at the event.
Event Gift Sponsors: Contribute branded gifts (e.g., fitness items for fitness events or nature-themed items for the nature walk).
