The Jean Tweed Centre 50/50 Draw

Welcome to the Giving Hope 50/50 Raffle! Your chance to win could be someone else's chance at a new beginning.

When you purchase a ticket to the Jean Tweed Centre's Giving Hope 50/50 Raffle, you're doing more than entering to win—you are helping women, children and families access life-changing programs and services when they need them most.

For more than 40 years, the Jean Tweed Centre has provided compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing the impacts of violence, substance use, mental health challenges, housing instability, and other complex life circumstances. Every day, we help people rebuild their lives with dignity, hope and support.

Funds raised through the Giving Hope 50/50 Raffle help us provide:

Safe and supportive housing

Mental health and substance use treatment

Counselling and trauma recovery services

Parenting and family support programs

Children's programming and developmental supports

Community outreach and recovery services

Life-changing programs that empower women and strengthen families

Buy Early for More Chances to Win!

Every ticket purchase is automatically entered into all eligible draws.

Early Bird Draws

August 7 – Win a $500 Mastercard Gift Card

August 28 – Win a $500 Mastercard Gift Card

September 7 – Win a $500 Mastercard Gift Card

Grand Prize Draw

September 12, 2026

One lucky winner will take home 50% of the total jackpot! The winning ticket will be drawn live at the Giving Hope Gala, and the winner does not need to be present to win.

Every ticket purchased before an Early Bird draw is automatically entered into that draw and remains eligible for all subsequent Early Bird draws and the Grand Prize 50/50 Draw.

Together, we can create brighter futures for women, children and families across our community.

Buy your tickets today. Win big. Give hope.

# The Jean Tweed Centre

## 50/50 Raffle Rules of Play

### 1. Sponsor

The 50/50 raffle is conducted by The Jean Tweed Centre in accordance with the terms and conditions of the lottery licence issued by the applicable licensing authority.

### 2. Eligibility

Ticket purchasers must be 18 years of age or older and physically located within the Province of Ontario at the time of ticket purchase.

### 3. Ineligible Participants

Individuals directly involved in the conduct and administration of the raffle, including the raffle administrator and any person responsible for the draw process, ticket reconciliation, winner selection, or prize distribution, are not eligible to participate in or win the raffle.

### 4. Ticket Pricing

* 1 Ticket for $25

* 3 Tickets for $50

* 10 Tickets for $100

### 5. Ticket Sales Period

Ticket sales will commence on **July 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time** and will close on **September 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM Eastern Time**.

### 6. Prize

The prize will consist of fifty percent (50%) of the total gross raffle ticket sales. The remaining fifty percent (50%) of ticket sales will be retained by The Jean Tweed Centre to support its charitable programs and services.

### 7. Ticket Delivery

All ticket numbers will be issued electronically and emailed to ticket purchasers by Rafflebox, the registered Electronic Raffle Supplier (ERS). A physical ticket will not be issued for this raffle.

### 8. Draw Information

The winning ticket will be selected electronically using Rafflebox's registered Random Number Generator (RNG).

**Date:** September 12, 2026

**Time:** 10:30 PM Eastern Time

**Location:**

The Jean Tweed Centre

4101 Rutherford Road, Unit 1

Woodbridge, ON L4L 0K1

**Early Bird Prize Draws:**

* Early Bird Prize #1: **August 7, 2026** – $500 Mastercard Gift Card

* Early Bird Prize #2: **August 28, 2026** – $500 Mastercard Gift Card

* Early Bird Prize #3: **September 7, 2026** – $500 Mastercard Gift Card

Each Early Bird Draw includes all eligible tickets purchased prior to the applicable draw date. Tickets remain eligible for all subsequent Early Bird Draws (where applicable) and the Grand Prize Draw. Early Bird prize winners also remain eligible to win the Grand Prize.

### 9. Winner Notification

The winner will be contacted by telephone and email using the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase.

By participating in the raffle, ticket purchasers consent to having their name and winning ticket number published by The Jean Tweed Centre for promotional, reporting, and licensing purposes.

### 10. Prize Claim

The winner must provide valid government-issued identification and complete any documentation required by the licensing authority before receiving the prize.

### 11. Unclaimed Prize

Any prizes which are not claimed must be secured or placed in safekeeping for a period of six (6) months from the date of the draw. If at the end of six (6) months the prize has still not been claimed, the prize or monies equivalent to the fair market value of the prize must be donated to a beneficiary approved by the licensing authority.

### 12. Odds of Winning

The odds of winning depend on the total number of tickets sold.

### 13. Refunds

All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued except where required by law.

### 14. Privacy

Personal information collected during the raffle will be used solely for the administration of the raffle and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

### 15. Use of Proceeds

Net proceeds from the raffle will support The Jean Tweed Centre's charitable programs and services for women, children, and families experiencing the impacts of violence, substance use, mental health challenges, housing instability, and other complex life circumstances.

### 16. Responsible Gambling

If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, assistance is available.

ConnexOntario provides free, confidential information and support related to problem gambling, mental health, and addiction services throughout Ontario.

**Telephone:** 1-866-531-2600

**Website:** [www.connexontario.ca](http://www.connexontario.ca)

Participants are encouraged to play responsibly.

### 17. Compliance

The raffle will be conducted in accordance with all applicable AGCO requirements, municipal licensing requirements, and Ontario lottery regulations.

### 18. Lottery Licence Number

RAF1565572

The Jean Tweed Centre 50/50 Draw

Estimated Jackpot: $300

Prize Title	Prize Description	Winning Ticket
Grand Prize	50% of the total jackpot	Not Drawn
Early Bird Prize 1	$500 Mastercard Gift Card	Not Drawn
Early Bird Prize2	$500 Mastercard Gift Card	Not Drawn
Early Bird Prize 3	$500 Mastercard Gift Card	Not Drawn