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We’re asking for your support as we celebrate our convenience store employees while raising funds for Make-A-Wish® Canada. During National Convenience Week (August 26 - 30, 2024), please consider visiting a participating store and share your support on social media.
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Convenience stores play an important role in supporting our communities! Not only do they make our community stronger, but this week, they are giving back with #NationalConvenienceWeek and raising funds to support @MakeAWishCA. Thanks @ConvenienceCan. #MakingCommunitiesStronger
Thank you to all convenience stores and their hardworking operators and employees in [RIDING]. My sincere thanks to you all, especially during #NationalConvenienceWeek. @ConvenienceCan #MakingCommunitiesStronger
I want to recognize and appreciate convenience store workers in [RIDING] during #NationalConvenienceWeek. Thank you for your commitment and hard work in serving your communities. @ConvenienceCan #MakingCommunitiesStronger
Small business owners and convenience store workers have been there for us no matter what we needed or when we needed it. Today, I visited with [INSERT NAME OR STORE] to thank them for all their hard work! It’s #NationalConvenienceWeek, and they are giving back to our community by supporting @MakeAWishCA.
Over 193,000 convenience store workers across Canada keep shelves stocked and lights on around the clock. Convenience store employees are participating in #NationalConvenienceWeek to give back to their communities and support @MakeAWishCA. #MakingCommunitiesStronger
Small business owners like [INSERT NAME] at [INSERT STORE] are the lifeblood of our economy. This #NationalConvenienceWeek, support local small businesses by visiting a convenience store in your neighbourhood. @ConvenienceCan #MakingCommunitiesStronger
I would like to extend a sincere thanks to my local [INSERT STORE] here in [INSERT CITY/TOWN]. #NationalConvenienceWeek is an important time to recognize the impact small business has in our communities. Thanks for #MakingCommunitiesStronger and raising funds to support @MakeAWishCA.
Today, I had the pleasure of visit the team at [INSERT STORE]. Business here is a priority for me as the staff has created a place to get what I need, not to mention the friendly smile I get every time I walk in the door. #MakingCommunitiesStronger
"Thank-you [insert store/chain] and your hardworking staff for your dedication to serving the community and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada to help grant heartfelt wishes this National Convenience Week."
"This is National Convenience Week and today, I had the pleasure of visiting the team at [INSERT STORE]. I want to thank them, and all of the dedicated convenience store operators and employees who work around the clock to keep the lights on and doors open. Convenience stores make communities stronger. This week, they are giving back to our community and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada. Be sure to stop by your local store!"
"I would like to extend a big thanks to my local [insert store] and the staff here in [insert city/town] where I most often get my [gas/bread/milk/etc.]. National Convenience Week is an important time to recognize the impact small business has in our communities. Thanks for being community minded and raising funds to support Make-A-Wish."
"Community convenience stores are often the first part time job for students, new immigrants, and future small business owners. I want to thank the hundreds of staff who work at stores in my riding of [insert riding]. Thanks for serving our community 24/7 – 365 days per year."
Video
Here are some sample video scripts to show your support during National Convenience Week, August 26 - 30, 2024.
We encourage you to customize your post to reflect your own experience with convenience stores. It could express gratitude to the dedicated staff in the industry, voice your backing for small businesses, or personalize your message by sharing your connection to your local convenience store.
You can also share why you frequent your convenience store - is it due to its convenient location, friendly staff, flexible hours, enticing treats, or other reasons? Have you ever worked in a convenience store yourself? Perhaps you know someone who has formed a friendship with a manager or staff member? If so, please include these personal experiences in your post.
Don't forget to use hashtags #MakingCommunitiesStronger and #NationalConvenienceWeek. Tag us using the following handles:
@ConvenienceCan and @MakeAWishCA on X (Twitter)
@ConvenienceCanada and @MakeAWish_Canada on Instagram
You can also find CICC and Make a Wish Canada on LinkedIn
Social Media Posts
We have provided some tips and sample posts to show your support on social media during National Convenience Week, August 26 - 30, 2024.
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