Quik 4,113 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 As announced in our statement regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement, the Victory Hockey League will be opening up our Christmas Charity Drive up early this year, as a means to help in some small way those affected by racial inequality. We have decided to pledge up to $500 to two charitable organizations TBD (1 American organization supporting BLM, 1 Canadian organization supporting Indigenous Peoples). We will be matching member donations up to this amount, and dividing the total evenly, between the two foundations. All donations made explicitly for this drive will be used 100% to go to these causes. Any donation of $5 or more will allow you to claim 5 Uncapped TPE. Should we reach our goal of $500, all members will be eligible to claim a free doubles week, regardless of if you made a donation or not. A thread has been created in our League Donations section, and can be found HERE. If you would like to donate to the cause, please do so through the league’s paypal, and post your Transaction ID in that thread. As previously mentioned, all donations will be used in full, with none going into the league's account. UPDATE: The league has selected the two organizations that will be receiving the funds raised by our members. The first of which is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which, if you are unaware, is an organization that was founded in 1920 "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person" in America. As one of the leading organizations in defending minorities, as well as a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement, we feel the ACLU represents exactly what the world needs as they push for change to bring equality to all, in a nation that has been divided for too long. The organization that will be receiving the other half of the funds is Spirit North, a group that works with indigenous youth in Canada "find the courage to take on any challenge, develop leadership skills, improve their health and wellness, discover new talents and unlock their limitless potential." As the indigenous peoples have faced extreme hardships throughout Canadian history, it was important for us, as a league with a primarily Canadian member-base, to look within, and see what change we can help enact at home, as we aim to improve as a community on all levels. Another note is that, as those of you who are in our affiliate league, the EFL, will know, they have also started a donation drive to support the BLM movement. As affiliate leagues who are both working towards the goal of helping minorities and marginalized peoples, we have decided that anyone who donates to the cause in one league, may claim the donation bonus in the other. For example: As someone who donated to the VHL Donation Drive, you would be eligible to claim a free week + 5 uncapped TPE in the EFL, while anyone who donates in the EFL may claim a doubles week in the VHL. With that said, we will be closing the donations on Friday, June 12th @ 5PM ET, and splitting the donations equally between the ACLU and Spirit North. As the league has shown an incredible amount of support, and we close in on nearly $2000 pledged by our members, we have decided that, should we hit the $2000 milestone, all members of the league will be eligible to claim an additional 5 Uncapped TPE. The positivity and support shown to helping the causes stated have been nothing short of incredible, and while this is not the purpose of the drive, we believe that you should all be rewarded for your kindness and generosity. FINAL UPDATE: Donations have been submitted to both the ACLU and Spirit North. I want to take this time to once again thank everyone for their generosity, and express how proud we are of the community as a whole. The Community perks (Doubles Week + 5 Uncapped TPE) for hitting our goals of $500 and $2000, respectively, will be claimable until the end of the Season 73 Theme Week. Spoiler *Please note that, as of 11:30AM on Wednesday, June 17th, $863.23 USD = $1,170 CAD Thank you, Victory Hockey League @Commissioner @BOG @Members solas, DollarAndADream, Zetterberg and 26 others 21 1 1 6 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocrepony 1,216 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Nice idea! It's great of you all to do this! Laine 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
probably not noah 346 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Good job guys! I think this is fantastic, I'm really happy to see the league stepping up in solidarity. Laine and .sniffuM 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanCow123 914 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Can we donate even if we have done our $20 already? Laine 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling 1,997 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 minute ago, MexicanCow123 said: Can we donate even if we have done our $20 already? Yes, you can claim the reward as an extra. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace 1,528 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Even though we've reached the goal, let this run for a little while longer. Can't right now, but will be able to help out this approaching weekend. Laine and Spartan 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 9,025 Posted June 4, 2020 Commissioner Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Peace said: Even though we've reached the goal, let this run for a little while longer. Can't right now, but will be able to help out this approaching weekend. We aren’t planning on stopping just because we hit the goal so quickly, don’t worry. We’re only ramping up from here. Peace, mediocrepony and Laine 1 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocrepony 1,216 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 That was fast! Awesome! Laine 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocrepony 1,216 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Can we claim now? Laine 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine 1,361 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I would love to donate, but unfortunately I'm a high school student so....yeah.... SlapshotWrangler 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage 2,891 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Props to @Jericho on helping to get the ball rolling on this too! Laine, mediocrepony and FrostBeard 2 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage 2,891 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, PatrikLaine said: I would love to donate, but unfortunately I'm a high school student so....yeah.... CowboyinAmerica, fonziGG, der meister and 5 others 3 3 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-749986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jericho 917 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 It means a lot that the Blue Team responded so quickly and decisively. I'll be tossing in some money as well soon, you can apply it to someone's player who's a little less financially able. I'm going to have to wait a bit, I didn't work for the last two months and have just started a new job, where I'm in a hotel for the week as I'm training out of town. They're covering expenses, but I'm paying upfront and I don't have the extra money until the reimbursement comes in. I'll absolutely be putting my money where my mouth it though. I'm proud of how far this community has come in the last 13 years. The age of toxic internet trolls seems to be over and this is a community that cares. Keep being excellent guys. mediocrepony, bigAL, McWolf and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-750016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyIceman 1,213 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Where can I donate from the phone app?? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-750331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 708 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 This a free doubles capped or uncapped week? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-750360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik 4,113 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 hours ago, MattyIce said: Where can I donate from the phone app?? Not sure about the app, but if you visit the forum on mobile there’s a link on the home page that says donate (it’s the yellow button when you scroll down a little from the top). Donate through there and post your transaction ID in the donation thread 34 minutes ago, Mike said: This a free doubles capped or uncapped week? Not sure what you mean? It’s 6 uncapped on top of a 6-TPE task (GFX, MS, podcast or affiliate PT) Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-750372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik 4,113 Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 UPDATE: The league has selected the two organizations that will be receiving the funds raised by our members. The first of which is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which, if you are unaware, is an organization that was founded in 1920 "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person" in America. As one of the leading organizations in defending minorities, as well as a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement, we feel the ACLU represents exactly what the world needs as they push for change to bring equality to all, in a nation that has been divided for too long. The organization that will be receiving the other half of the funds is Spirit North, a group that works with indigenous youth in Canada "find the courage to take on any challenge, develop leadership skills, improve their health and wellness, discover new talents and unlock their limitless potential." As the indigenous peoples have faced extreme hardships throughout Canadian history, it was important for us, as a league with a primarily Canadian member-base, to look within, and see what change we can help enact at home, as we aim to improve as a community on all levels. Another note is that, as those of you who are in our affiliate league, the EFL, will know, they have also started a donation drive to support the BLM movement. As affiliate leagues who are both working towards the goal of helping minorities and marginalized peoples, we have decided that anyone who donates to the cause in one league, may claim the donation bonus in the other. For example: As someone who donated to the VHL Donation Drive, you would be eligible to claim a free week + 5 uncapped TPE in the EFL, while anyone who donates in the EFL may claim a doubles week in the VHL. With that said, we will be closing the donations on Friday, June 12th @ 5PM ET, and splitting the donations equally between the ACLU and Spirit North. As the league has shown an incredible amount of support, and we close in on nearly $2000 pledged by our members, we have decided that, should we hit the $2000 milestone, all members of the league will be eligible to claim an additional 5 Uncapped TPE. The positivity and support shown to helping the causes stated have been nothing short of incredible, and while this is not the purpose of the drive, we believe that you should all be rewarded for your kindness and generosity. rjfryman, solas, Ricer13 and 2 others 5 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-752891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocrepony 1,216 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 great choices! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-752893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
der meister 3,187 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 My family has donated to the ACLU several times in the past few years. Extremely important organization. Great selection. mediocrepony, Quik and Devise 2 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-752925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapshotWrangler 864 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 would donate but i'm 14. legit. anyways, im happy to see the league coming together to help out these organizations! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-752926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tape-to-Tape 298 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Great job league. Sadly I won’t be able to donate this time, but good on all of you! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-752933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling 1,997 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 @SlapshotDragon @Tape-to-Tape Some members have donated in excess so others could claim. You can both claim the initial donation reward. SlapshotWrangler 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-752934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocrepony 1,216 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, SlapshotDragon said: would donate but i'm 14. legit. anyways, im happy to see the league coming together to help out these organizations! I'm sure someone around here reserved extra money to donate, so I would put up a status update to see. I also can't donate, and @der meister did it for me. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-752935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tape-to-Tape 298 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, sterling said: Some members have donated in excess so others could claim. You can both claim the initial donation reward. Thank you kindly Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-752973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik 4,113 Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 FINAL UPDATE: Donations have been submitted to both the ACLU and Spirit North. I want to take this time to once again thank everyone for their generosity, and express how proud we are of the community as a whole. The Community perks (Doubles Week + 5 Uncapped TPE) for hitting our goals of $500 and $2000, respectively, will be claimable until the end of Season 73 Theme Week. Hide contents *Please note that, as of 11:30AM on Wednesday, June 17th, $863.23 USD = $1,170 CAD mediocrepony, animal74, Patrik Tallinder and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/83598-2020-donation-drive-announcement/#findComment-756317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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