GTA Giving Guide 2021

GTA Giving Guide 2021

SHARE THE WEALTH

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FINANCIAL PLANNING 5 Why Were Flow-Through Shares a Focus in the Federal Election? Well, they Work

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Doubling tax credits for critical minerals are a win-win for charities and our planet

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Large entities like The Mastercard Foundation are investing in Indigenous causes. But how can everyday Canadians make a genuine, lasting difference?

AFP CANADA 10 Truth & Reconciliation 30 Don’t Take Anything Personally

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2021 GTA GIVING GUIDE CHARITY PROFILES 12 Moorelands Kids 14 The Animal Guardian Society 16 The Canadian Courage Project 18 20 22 24 26 27 27 28 28 29 29

Trinity Centres Foundation Second Chance Animal Sanctuary Durham Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre N.I.C.E. National Initiative for Care of the Elderly Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation The Riverwood Conservancy Canadian Hearing Services Start Me Up Niagara Kensington Health Foundation Niagara Health Foundation 2021 GTA Giving Guide

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FINANCIAL PLANNING

Why Were

Flow-Through Shares a focus in the Federal Election?

Well, they Work Doubling tax credits for critical minerals are a win-win for charities and our planet

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BY PETER NICHOLSON

Peter Nicholson

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or most Canadians, the last federal election probably felt like more of the same.

Climate change, housing and affordability, and the COVID-19 pandemic continued to be common issues of the day. And when people woke up on September 21, the result — a Liberal minority — seemed to almost mirror what we had after the 2019 Federal Election.

There is one policy discussion, however, that received far more airtime than ever before — flow-through shares.

The subject itself is nothing new. This tax policy, older than your RRSP, has been around since 1954 to assist Canada’s resource sector. Flow-through shares provide seed capital to junior mining companies so they can explore for resources, and in return, you receive a 100 percent tax deduction.

Since May 2006, my firm has used this trusted, wellknown policy to help major donors give more to charities of their choice. Once flow-through shares are purchased by our donors, they don’t hold them for long — often less than a minute. The buyer can then sell their shares, at a 2021 GTA Giving Guide

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discount, to a third party, or liquidity provider, thus eliminating any stock market risk. The cash proceeds are then donated to charity, whereby the buyer receives a second 100 percent tax deduction. Combined, these two tax policies allow our clients, on average, to give up to three times more to charity, at no additional cost due to the tax efficiency.

When I speak with major donors, the tax incentives behind charitable giving are easy to grasp. We all know charities need our help. But mining? That topic is not as easily understood. But the truth is, there are equally good reasons why flow-through shares exist.

First off, Canada is a world leader in mining, accounting for more than $100 billion of our annual GDP, and producing over 700,000 direct and indirect jobs.

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Did you know that 65 percent of all public mining companies are from the Great White North?

employer of Indigenous Peoples. And if a deposit of gold, nickel, lithium, or another mineral is found? It results in billions in tax revenue for federal and provincial governments.

According to the National Hockey League, about 44 percent of players are

Canadian. Did you know that 65 percent of all public mining companies are from the Great White North? While you might not think about it much, mining is even more Canadian than hockey.

Fortunately, the importance of flowthrough shares wasn’t lost among Liberals and Conservatives in this past election season.

Although they didn’t win the election, the Conservatives made headlines when they proposed a flow-through structure for technology. Just as flow-through shares support and encourage Canadian junior mining companies, party leader Erin O’Toole felt it could do the same to attract technological innovation and investment in Canada.

Put simply, flow-through shares are proven tool to help stimulate investment.

Meanwhile, the Liberals announced that they would eliminate flow-through foundationmag.ca

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share tax deductions for oil and gas exploration — a move that I fully applaud. These energy sources are rapidly becoming a thing of the past, and in truth, already make up a tiny fraction of flow-through share transactions.

According to the Liberal platform, this policy change would only save the government $25 million annually, while having obvious environmental benefits.

Critical minerals Speaking of the environment: the second proposal by the Liberals is perhaps the most exciting.

In addition to the tax deduction on flow-through shares, the government has offered a 15 percent mineral exploration tax credit, or METC. But now, the Liberals have proposed doubling this tax credit to 30 percent for critical minerals, which are essential to creating renewable foundationmag.ca

energy technologies such as batteries, solar panels and wind turbines.

If you’ve heard the term “critical minerals” a lot lately, you aren’t alone.

Computers, cell phones, medical equipment: they all depend on critical minerals, or the building blocks of products and services we depend on.

In fact, the Canadian government has identified 31 minerals that are considered essential to our economy, national security and moving to green sources of energy, including nickel, copper, lithium, cobalt, uranium and many others.

Thankfully, Canada has many of these minerals in great abundance — we just need to find them, extract them and make the process efficient. According to Bloomberg’s 2020 clean energy rankings, for example, Canada ranks 4th in global lithium-ion battery supply chain. China, Japan and Korea made up the top three.

“The question is not whether we require minerals and metals to reach our climate goals, but rather if Canada will become the supplier the world needs,” said Pierre Gratton, CEO of The Mining Association of Canada.

These stark realities have caught the attention of not just Canada, but our allies.

Earlier this year, Australia, the United States and ourselves formally launched a landmark initiative — known as The Critical Minerals Mapping Initiative — aimed at researching and discovering critical minerals needed for the world of tomorrow.

These reasons and more are why the Liberals are doubling the METC credit for critical minerals, which is great news for our renewable energy future.

It is also great news for charities.

Yes, purchasing flow-through shares with an immediate liquidity provider is already the best way to maximize your gift. But when this increase in the METC comes into effect, those numbers look even better (30 percent tax credits plus 100 percent tax deduction, equals approximately the equivalent of 160 percent tax deduction).

So my message is clear: if you are a high earner, recently sold a business, or experienced a large capital gain, you can help Canada’s mining industry, while also giving to charities of your choice.

And the next time you pick up that cell phone, boot up your computer, or drive an electric car, consider this: the minerals inside may have done more than created jobs and made our planet cleaner.

They may have helped a Canadian registered charity.

For decades, PETER NICHOLSON has been a recognized leader in Canadian tax assisted investments, with a specialized focus on philanthropic tax planning and tax reduction. Through his work with countless donors, foundations and institutions and boards, he has helped generate in excess of $175 million for client donations. WCPD is Canada’s leader with over 500 closed charity flow-through offerings. To learn more about how we can assist your philanthropic goals, write peter.nicholson@wcpd.com 2021 GTA Giving Guide

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COURTESY MASTERCARD FOUNDATION

Indigenous IMPACT

Large entities like The Mastercard Foundation are investing in Indigenous causes. But how can everyday Canadians make a genuine, lasting difference?

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BY JEFF TODD

hen most people think about The Mastercard Foundation, the continent of Africa springs to mind.

Headquartered in Toronto, but with a global focus, the foundation has both donated and committed billions to help create large-scale social and economic change for Africa’s youth.

But closer to home, The Mastercard Foundation is steadily ramping up its support for another group — Indigenous communities here in Canada.

For the last few years, a relatively new initiative, EleV, has already committed tens of millions towards Indigenous youth, institutions and programming. It is a small, yet focused group of partners, all with the goal of creating systemic, lasting change aligned to the vision and aspirations of Indigenous young people.

“To achieve systems change, it really requires a deep commitment to learning as well,” Justin Wiebe explains, a Partner at The Mastercard Foundation and a proud Métis citizen.

“In all our partnerships, we invest significantly in learning and understanding how things are working. The longer-term vision is how we are communicating those 8

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learnings and insights out more publicly so other institutions and organizations can see this positive impact and pick those things up.”

And it appears now more than ever, people are listening.

In May of this year, the Canadian public was shocked and saddened when the bodies of 215 children were confirmed on the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Kamloops, British Columbia. The confirmations set off an avalanche of sadness, anger and introspection across Canada, as hundreds of other unmarked graves continue to be found throughout the country.

Canada is fresh off its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in September, with Canadians across the country wearing orange to reflect and remember those that died and continue to be impacted by the legacy of residential schools. Meanwhile, it was recently announced by the Vatican that Pope Francis will visit Canada in December, meet Indigenous leaders and take another step forward towards reconciliation.

But immense challenges remain: for the average Canadian, how to genuinely assist Indigenous-led causes, and create

meaningful change, is no easy task.

Many Canadians are left wondering: beyond acknowledging the past, what can I do to help? How can I make a meaningful impact?

Put simply, where do I start?

For The Mastercard Foundation, the focus has been investing in the next generation of Indigenous youth through post-secondary education, training, employment and entrepreneurship. That involves, deep, long-term relationships with Indigenous communities, educational institutions and other allies, Wiebe says.

In Ontario, for example, the foundation supports the Seven Generations Education Institute, an Anishinaabecontrolled college that delivers fully credentialed degrees, diplomas and certificates grounded in Anishinaabe culture and language.

“Our partnership with Seven Generations is focused on increasing language fluency and support for the next generation of leaders, Wiebe adds, who was hired three years ago with the aim of boosting their Canadian operations for Indigenous communities.

“We believe that Indigenous institutes, and our communities broadly, have the foundationmag.ca

FOUNDATIONS solutions. It’s our role to invest in their expertise and capacity to lead change.”

The vision, he explains, is not to provide bursaries, or function within a “broken post-secondary funding system.” Rather, new models must be created to generate true impact.

In southern Alberta, a partnership with the University of Lethbridge and the Blackfoot Confederacy helped expand the Indigenous Student Success Cohort, a tuition-free program that provides additional wrap around supports to help guarantee the success of young people, while also staying true to their linguistic and cultural roots.

Expand and build partnerships All told, The Mastercard Foundation has established nine long-term partnerships in Canada focused on Indigenous youth.

Wiebe says the foundation will continue to expand and build new partnerships over the next five years.

While The Mastercard Foundation, from a high level perspective, is contributing to Indigenous-led efforts to tackle complex challenges, the picture for Indigenous-led causes on the ground is by no means perfect.

Kris Archie, CEO of The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, or The Circle.

Kris Archie, CEO of The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, or The Circle, agrees that there is a rise in interest to support Indigenous issues and causes. However, foundationmag.ca

actual dollars rarely make it directly into the hands of Indigenous-led or informed organizations.

Measuring the Circle, a study completed in both 2014 and 2017, found that less than 1 percent of philanthropic dollars go towards Indigenous-led organizations.

“We are working against broad stereotypes that issues related to Indigenous Peoples are not the problems of Canadians,” Archie explains, who joined the organization in July 2017.

“The thinking has been: Indigenous issues are their issues, or the responsibility with them lays with the federal government. So I think it is not just about the settler philanthropic sector catching up. I think it is also the Canadian narrative about Indigenous Peoples in this country is rife with stereotypes about Indigenous People always asking for another handout.”

The Circle, as the name implies, includes an intimate collection of members that seek to break down these stereotypes, while promoting more giving and bridge building with Indigenous-led and informed groups . The organization offers learning, training and workshops for a broad range of members, from the Toronto Foundation, to Home Depot Canada, to Petsmart. The second audience is Indigenous-led and informed organizations.

“A unique feature of The Circle is they [Indigenous-led and informed causes] provide us with a lot of guidance on how they want to relate with settler philanthropic institutions and our work is to facilitate those relationships,” she explains Wiebe, who also sits on The Circle’s board, shares that “on a personal level, The Circle is so valuable as a sounding board, to test ideas and have difficult conservations. The Circle is critical to helping enable our sector to do more and live up to our responsibilities. Most people don’t know how to do reconciliation and are terrified of making a mistake. So to have an organization that is able to guide, share insights and learnings, and host difficult conversations is really helpful for foundations and others eager to think

and work in different ways”.

As for donors and volunteers, Archie explains that listening is certainly not everything. What Indigenous-led causes really need is support. The Circle CEO points out that, too often, Canadians place far too much weight on the need to understand Indigenous issues and causes.

Archie also recommends taking the time to understand whose land and territory you are on.

Have to be committed Next, think local: consider supporting your local friendship Centre, for example, with 125 of them spread out among urban communities across the country.

In fact, Toronto is home to the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres on Front Street.

Research other local, Indigenous-led or informed organizations in your area, such as the Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project, where all the grant decision making and programming is done by Indigenous youth.

You don’t have to be a billion-dollar foundation to make a difference, Archie says. But you do have to be committed to making that difference.

The balance is to do your listening on your own,” she says. “And then act. And you don’t need to do all the learning in the world to act. There are undeniable issues and causes that need to be supported. You don’t need to know every piece of data and research to understand that not having drinking water is a problem. You don’t need to know how many more children’s bodies are going to be discovered beside Indian residential school to recognize that is harmful.”

In other words, the time for action is now.

JEFF TODD is Director of Marketing and Communications at The WCPD Foundation. He is also PresidentElect and VP of Partnerships for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in Ottawa, Chairman of the Board for the Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB) in Eastern Ontario, an advisor to Beneath the Waves and Co-Founder of the Exuma Foundation of Canada.

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Truth Reconciliation

& S AFP CANADA

eptember 30 was Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with many events taking place across our country.

For example, the National Centre on Truth and Reconciliation has a full week of learnings and events, calling this a week of Truth and Reconciliation.

In addition, local organizations across our country are commemorating the terrible legacy of the former Indian Residential Schools, honouring the survivors and remembering those who never came home from school.

As former senator and chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Murray Sinclair told the CBC recently, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is one step on a long journey. Today, as Canadians take that step in the Truth and Reconciliation journey, AFP is committing to take action.

In an effort to have their actions speak louder than words, the boards of AFP Canada and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada have formed a joint task force to determine steps they can take to create an authentic path to Truth and Reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples. The task

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AFP CANADA force, co-chaired by Jennifer Johnstone and Susan Storey, CFRE, will develop a list of possible actions and report separately to both boards in mid-December.

“It’s time to take a pause, to think, to consider and to consult about what we as a profession are committing to do,” says Ken Mayhew, chair of AFP Canada, “and we are fortunate to have very good people to advise us.”

“Reconciliation has been on our agenda since the national leadership retreat in 2019, where the issue was the main topic,” adds Jane Potentier, chair of AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada. “This joint working group will identify, in consultation with leaders from Indigenous communities and members of AFP, truly meaningful actions that AFP in Canada can take.”

Since May 2021, the results of investigations by Indigenous communities began to confirm the existence of unmarked graves of children on the sites of former Indian Residential Schools. Known and spoken about in First Nations for decades, the findings from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation’s search, and the findings of searches initiated by other First Nations validated the accounts of unmarked burials of children in a systematic and scientific way.

So far in 2021, 1,308 unmarked graves have been located. More are expected.

According to conservative estimates from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, approximately 4,100 to 6,000 children died amid abuse and neglect while in the Residential School System, which ran until 1996.

just issue a statement. This is about more than words. We want to offer a response of action, action in a fulsome way. We want this to change us,” says Mayhew.

AFP leadership believes this work shouldn’t be done by Indigenous leaders alone. Non-Indigenous leaders need to play an important role in determining the fundraising profession’s response to Truth and Reconciliation. While Indigenous leaders will be consulted as part of AFP’s work, the working group is made up of non-Indigenous members.

“It is time for others to take

health care workers in Manitoba, where Indigenous Canadians make up 18% of the population.

Potentier says that in her conversations with AFP members, she hears them really wanting to change the conversation around philanthropy, but they struggle with knowing how.

“It is time for us to examine the foundations of our work and the systems they are built upon,” says Potentier, “and as a white woman with immense privilege, I have so much to learn and unlearn. And I am committed to doing this work.”

“What keeps me up at night is the power imbalance among the people our organizations serve and what we, in philanthropy, do,” says Mayhew. “The gap is wide.”

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada intends to join The Circle on Philanthropy and sign its Declaration of Action that encourages “individuals and organizations to learn, acknowledge, and understand more about reconciliation and the decolonization of wealth.”

Throughout the fall, the joint task force will be conducting outreach to Indigenous leaders, communicating with individuals, national AFP committees, and gathering input to inform potential actions that AFP can take in response to Truth and Reconciliation.

The committee will have its recommendations ready for the AFP Canada Board and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada Board in December for their board meetings.

If you would like to do something today, The Circle on Philanthropy is encouraging Canadians to give one day’s pay to support Indigenous projects, movements, organizations and nations.

The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress because of their Residential school experience.

For more information on the program, please refer to the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) website. For Help, Call: 1-866-925-4419.

The construct of Canada as a caring society has to be reconsidered and redefined.

The Fundraising Profession and Truth and Reconciliation Many philanthropic organizations have been deeply engaged in the work of Truth and Reconciliation. Non-Indigenous organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors have issued strong statements about their determination to do better.

“It’s not satisfying to anyone for AFP to foundationmag.ca

responsibility for these actions and show our support and commitment to bringing change and recognizing the atrocities that occurred while at the same time developing an action plan on how to do this,” says Potentier.

“The construct of Canada as a caring society has to be reconsidered and redefined,” says Mayhew. “How can philanthropy evolve? How do we acknowledge the different ways we can provide service? We are required to evolve. And we want to be on the right side of the conversation.”

Next Steps AFP Canada, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada, and individual chapters have been doing work around Indigenous perspective for the last couple of years. In 2020, more than 500 AFP members in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia took part in a 10-hour online Indigenous cultural training program that the Manitoba chapter of AFP was able to negotiate with the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute as part of the overall training of

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Moorelands Kids Children and youth living at-risk and in financial marginalization face barriers that other kids don’t.

OUR MISSION Established in 1912, Moorelands Kids’ mission is to bridge the opportunity gap through skill-building experiences, empowering kids to overcome the barriers to success.

Where poverty intersects with race and equity issues, we fail as a city, and we fail our kids.

YOU can make a life-changing difference.

Join a Top 100 Charity in Canada, offering a continuum of programs that build character, resiliency and strength in Toronto’s most vulnerable children and youth. Step up to break down barriers to resiliency and create connections with Moorelands Kids. Help us expand our reach. YOU can put

tools into the hands of vulnerable kids today.

Let’s Talk - Contact Us.

To learn how you can break down the barriers to opportunity for Toronto Kids living in financial need, visit Moorelands.ca or contact us directly Lynda Tilley, Executive Director Moorelands Kids ltilley@moorelands.ca | 416-466-9987; Ext. 308 Moorelands.ca 12

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Maureen Lewis, Director of Development & Communications mlewis@moorelands.ca | 416-466-9987; Ext. 307 Moorelands.ca foundationmag.ca

Offering amazing experiences to kids since 1912.

TO DONATE https://www.moorelands.ca/foundation Charitable Registration #119230242 RR0001 Our Staff, Board and Organizational Chart are available.

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The Animal Guardian Society

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t’s been over 30 years since Kathy Asling found an 8-weekold puppy on the street. She immediately called every possible link to the pup’s owners and ran an advertisement in her local newspaper. A reporter who saw the ad called Kathy to write a cover story.

Although no owner was ever located, she received almost 200 calls to adopt the puppy. She instinctively screened prospective adopters and conducted home visits. Kathy decided on a home but had names and numbers of several families she felt would provide a loving home to a dog. The next day she visited the local shelter and started ‘match making’ by contacting the people who had called her looking to adopt.

Identifying the need for someone to step up and save the lives of good dogs from being put to death, Kathy and her daughter created the name The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS). In March of 1987 the first Durham Region based rescue was formed.

Kathy set out to meet with individuals who could mentor and guide her into developing a program that would operate with integrity and ethics that would promote humane education to our community and find homes for displaced animals.

Perhaps the most difficult task in the early days was creating relationships with Animal Controls. Rescue in those days was a foreign word, and the constant struggle to save animals from death and research labs became a task that proved to be emotionally and physical draining. It soon became evident that this was not the job for one person. Kathy needed help.

Now 30 years later and thousands of dogs successfully rehomed, she has yet to stop! Kathy and her corps of volunteers work closely with animal shelters, humane societies, and the community to improve the lives of canine citizens.

Today, TAGS is a charitable non-profit organization and does not receive any government funding. We are entirely reliant on public donations for funds. Other than monetary donations, TAGS needs other pet care items like good quality dog food, dog beds and blankets, leashes and collars, winter coats, dog toys, etc.

We also need other items like building materials and services.

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pet owners in the Toronto and Durham Region area.

As an animal rescue group we know how important it is to microchip pets. You cannot predict what will happen in the future so we always advise responsible pet owners to make an appointment for this quick and painless 5 minute (or less) procedure. It’s better to be safe than sorry. With other expensive options out there, we also know that many pet owners decide not to proceed with micro-chipping their pets because of the price. That is why TAGS initiated a cheap way to microchip, saving a good amount of money (instead of paying $90 and up). The revenue goes toward a good cause – helping dogs & cats in need through The Animal Guardian Society.

How We Use Your Money 100% of your donations goes to helping the animals in our program as we have no paid staff. TAGS’s largest expense by far is the veterinary bills. We want to be sure that all our dogs are healthy, and sometimes this means expensive medications or surgeries that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

In addition, all TAGS dogs are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption. While TAGS is fortunate to receive some donations of dog food, we also spend money purchasing quality dog food to feed to our dogs in foster care. Other expenses include the production of training, educational and promotional material.

To donate visit our website at www.animalguardian.org or see our donation information at Canada Helps https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/13492

Vision Statement

❯ To sustain the operation of our program and continue to serve and protect the animal citizens of our community. ❯ To never see any animal abused, abandoned or left unwanted. ❯ To continue to provide medical care and training to animals in our care. ❯ To construct a shelter that will provide safe housing for animals until permanent homes are found. ❯ To ensure that our shelter offers a centre for learning and education to our community. ❯ To see no animal put to death in municipally run shelters because they are overlooked or due to lack of space. ❯ To encourage those who profess their love and dedication to animals to take a stand to educate and participate in the cause of rescue. ❯ To see the day when rescue will no longer be necessary, as all animals will have safe, loving homes. foundationmag.ca

We welcome your feedback and your questions.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you have.

General information about our program or volunteering: tagsinfo@animalguardian.org Telephone:

905-263-TAGS (8247)

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Gifts That Give Back:

CCP’s Change Collection

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s the weather cools, and the season of giving approaches, The Canadian Courage Project (CCP) is launching their Change Collection, with 100 percent of proceeds from all purchases going towards supporting youth and their animal companions facing homelessness in Toronto.

Operating in the city since 2019, the non-profit was founded

by Toronto sisters, Shania and Anya Bhopa, after noticing a gap in the healthcare system for youth facing mental health concerns and housing struggles. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis heightened, which led the sisters to launch their first collections: the Tote for Tote campaign, and their CHANGE hoodies.

The Tote for Tote campaign showcased wellness based screen printed totes crafted by local Toronto artists. This campaign supported the community as all proceeds worked to donate a tote bag filled with hygiene items and pet supplies to youth shelters for every tote bag purchased on their website. The kits are affectionately called care kits by the CCP team. Similarly, the profits from the CHANGE hoodies goes directly towards these hygiene kits, and support for youth facing homelessness.

“Our CHANGE hoodie signifies exactly that, being the CHANGE that we want to see in the world, starting right here at home. The CHANGE hoodie promotes the notion that real change must begin at home in your own community” the sisters explained.

The care kits include hygiene items, as well as necessities that are tailored towards the youth’s specific needs or interests. The first community care kit drop-off was during Christmas in 2020, donated a variety of products to youth in the Greater Toronto Area, including essential winter items, hygiene and mental health resources.

Similarly, the kits include products for those animal companions, such as dog or cat food, treats, pet toys and more.

Since the tote for tote campaign the organization has expanded beyond just care kits, to offer wellness workshops. The

organization has partnered with local charity Jack.org to offer mental health advocacy programming and art and mindfulness.

This winter, the sister’s created their Change Collection, which launches on November 23, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going towards youth and their animal companions facing homelessness. The Change Collection includes two tees and sweater combinations that were designed locally, and made with love from their community, for their community.

As we approach the season of giving, join CCP in their mission to support Canadian youth by shopping the collection.

The CHANGE collection focuses on the importance of mental health, showcasing positive affirmations and a reminder that change can be made from within. The best part is, every purchase supports a young person in neighbourhoods across Ontario.

“The holidays are a time to not only spread joy within your household but offer a young person who may not have the warmth of a home-cooked meal, the opportunity to feel heard, and most importantly supported by their community,” Shania and Anya said.

As the organization works towards breaking down barriers and supporting youth that needs it most. The team is working to launch an internship program. The program will allow youth to work closely with community partners and mentors, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and aid youth—on their way into young adulthood—finding their place in their careers.

“Young people everywhere deserve to feel well and have access to professional development when facing structural inequities,” Anya said.

The Canadian Courage Project team is working to innovate the way nonprofits are viewed by the community, “We want everyone to feel like they have the power to support those around them,” Shania explained.

Let us all work as a community for the community this Christmas.

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CLOTHING LINE FROM OUR COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY

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TRANSFORMING CHURCH PROPERTIES FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT PRESERVING, RESTORING AND REPURPOSING Over the next 10 years, it is estimated that one-third of Canada’s church buildings will close, leaving an enormous gap in urban, suburban, and rural communities already

for a more sustainable and just society.

In short, we help create business plans that renovate, repurpose and re-structure these sites, for the measurable social impact of less than market rate rents for charities.

community organizations to operate. Trinity Centres Foundation (TCF) was established in 2018 as a panCanadian charitable organization with the goal of lovingly preserving, restoring, and repurposing underutilized churches into inclusive, sustainable, and multi-functional community hubs.

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We assemble teams of architects, urban planners, specialists to focus site by site in our hallmark ‘Art of the Possible’ feasibility process.

Our objective is to help create new governance models aimed at putting these re-purposed properties into the hands of Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+ and other local charitable organizations who in turn measurably advance the United Nation Social Development Goals, advocating

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To transform 100 faith properties across the country for community impact To support Black and Indigenous reconciliation through the transformation of faith properties To create more liveable and accessible communities in cities across the country To galvanize private capital towards the development of social purpose real estate through the use of social

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TRANSFORMING CHURCH PROPERTIES FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT YOUR GIFT We invite you to consider a gift or investment towards our goal of seeing 100 projects transformed, changing the paradigm for how these heritage places help build our villages, towns and cities!

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Interested in directing your investment dollars towards the construction or redevelopment of a community hub? Contact us at info@trinitycentres.org to learn more about the unique opportunities we are creating to generate a social and financial return with your support.

helps a congregation pay for a discovery meeting to reimagine their property.

$5,000 helps an organization discover key local stakeholders that will make their project possible

$10,000 helps subsidize the feasibility study work for a group of local charities who may be overwhelmed by the breadth of pre-development work required.

Learn more info@trinitycentres.org

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Trinity Centres Foundation is a Registered Charity in Canada #753340314RC0001 | Quebec NEQ # 1173822942

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Welcome to Second Chance fulfill both functions. Thereafter, Second Chance’s activities were confined to domestic animals and, presently, principally cats.

Second Chance’s commitment to help homeless and needy cats continues. Currently, SCWS is home about to 180 cats.

(Available for adoption!)

Strong Advocates As a no-kill shelter, Second Chance is a true sanctuary. It is a strong advocate for the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs – all cats available for adoption from Second Chance have been, or are required to be, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. SCWS participates in PetSmart’s animal adoption program via the adoption center at PetSmart’s Pickering location.

SCWS does not receive government funding of any kind and relies on private donations to continue operating. Run by volunteers and employing a small number of part-time staff, its administrative costs are minimal, ensuring that donations go straight to the bottom line, i.e., housing, feeding, spaying/ neutering and medicating the feline residents. Feeding such a large number of cats is a very important part of our operation.

SCWS is very grateful to Science Diet who gives us vital support in this area via their shelter support program.

Current and Ongoing Needs The Sanctuary always has an ongoing need for items, new or used, to care for the animals and facilities and would be grateful for the generous donations of funds and sponsorship of all types and varieties to help fund their acquisition. We are also grateful for direct donations of these necessary items.

Contact us for our current wish lists.

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econd Chance Wildlife Sanctuary (SCWS) is an animal sanctuary, located in North Pickering, founded in 1996 by Joyce Smith. Second Chance is situated on a farm property owned by Club Link Corporation. Second Chance gratefully acknowledges Club Link Corporation for the continuing support. One of Joyce’s unfulfilled goals, which is shared by the present board, members and volunteers, was to raise enough funds to purchase a piece of property to ensure that SCWS will always continue its mission to help needy animals.

Until 2004, Second Chance operated as both a wildlife rehabilitation center and shelter for domestic animals. Circa 2004, changes to the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Natural Resources made it impossible for Second Chance to

Fundraising Events An annual fundraising event organized by George Healey, together with Second Chance volunteers, is held at Vandemeer Nursery (Lakeridge Road and Bayly Street) in Ajax, Ontario. There are many people attending who dressed up in costumes appropriate to the Victorian period. The event includes a light lunch, afternoon tea, psychic readings, vendors, silent auction and raffle as well as a bake sale. If you can sponsor or organize these kinds of fundraising events, we would be happy to speak with you. Our corporate sponsors include ClubLink, The Miller Group, Hill’s Science Diet Pet Food and Hamlet Roofing.

To Donate Visit Us online at www.second-chance.ws/ Donations can be also made payable to “Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary”, and can be mailed to: Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, 2060 Concession Rd. #7, Pickering, ON L1Y 1A2 20

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URGENT - CAN YOU HELP? Sources of funding continues to be a pressing issue for Second Chance.

Donations by businesses and charitable foundations are always very much needed and are the lifeblood of keeping our doors open. Costs for veterinary fees runs into many thousands of dollars annually. As well, there are ongoing expenditures such as food, bedding, medication and bills for the utilities required to run the Sanctuary.

While financial support is an absolute necessity, donations of supplies and your time as a volunteer are other valuable contributions. Organizing events in which your corporate teams or your foundation members participate are also ways we can help you to help us.

There are many ways any business, foundation or individual can help Second Chance, whether your gift be one of money, property or time.

NEW! Memorial Donations

It is now possible to make a memorial donation to honour the memory of your beloved animal, a friend, a member of the family or someone who was an animal lover. Second Chance will notify the deceased’s family, if applicable, and will also provide a tax receipt. All memorial donations will be used by Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary to care for rescued animals.

Please check our Wish List for donations of materials.

Secure online donations can be made by any of these options: • Make a Donation using Paypal, A safe, easy way to pay online • Make a Donation through CanadaHelps.org!

• Donations can be also made payable to "Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary", and can be mailed to: Another excellent way of helping the animals is to fill in a pre-authorized monthly donation plan agreement.You can have it set up to donate any amount on a day of each month that is convenient to you.

Second Chance Animal Sanctuary

For further information regarding corporate, foundation and individual donations, please call 905-649-8282.

Interest in volunteering with the Sanctuary? Call 905-649-8282.

Second Chance Animal Sanctuary 2060 Concession Rd. #7, Pickering, ON, L1Y 1A2 Second Chance is a registered charity, and that monetary donations are tax deductible. Charitable registration # 890180 847 RR0001

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Durham Children’s Aid Foundation

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stablished in 2004, the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) is a registered charity supporting children, youth and families associated with the Durham Children’s Aid Society.

The Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) extends a helping hand to children, youth and families living in vulnerable situations. As a result, DCAF is striving to break the cycle of abuse and neglect. At the same time, we ensure fostering the healthy development of children and youth into socially responsible adults.

Programs and activities supported by DCAF provide funding for essential services. Keeping in mind, these services and support are not covered by government funding. DCAF focuses on assistance for children and youth living in economically disadvantaged and vulnerable family situations.

By supporting the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) you can help turn hope into reality,

challenge into triumph and adversity into opportunity for over 2500 children, youth and their families.

There are many ways you can help to make a profound impact and change the life of a child. Your gift will help to ensure that No Child Shall Be Left Behind.

The Society With over a hundred years of service and with an everchanging environment we continually review our practices to ensure that we are responsive to our Community’s needs.

Durham Children’s Aid Society is responsible for providing child protection services to children under the age of 18 and their families who live in Durham.

We are mandated by, and receive funding from the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services for the following services: ❯ Investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect ❯ Protecting children and youth when they are at risk of harm from a caregiver ❯ Covering basic living costs for children and youth in our care ❯ Providing for the daily needs of children and youth in our care ❯ Placing children for adoption To provide the best service possible to children, youth and families we serve, we are continually assessing our programs and services to ensure that we are responsive to their needs.

If we see a need, we will do everything we can to help. This is why we have introduced these programs to augment our mandated services. ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯ ❯

Indigenous Services Adoption Family Support Program Foster / Kinship Care High Risk Infant Nurse Program On-Site Health Clinic Prenatal Support Program

Our Vision: Building hope and opportunities with children, youth and families.

Our Mission: Working with families and communities for the safety, stability and wellbeing of children and youth.

www.durhamcaf.ca/ways-to-support/donate/

Dennis Ullman, Executive Director, dennis.ullman@durhamcaf.ca Durham Children's Aid Foundation, 1320 Airport Blvd, Oshawa ON L1J 0C6 Phone: 905.433.1551 ext. 2379 | Email: inquiry@durhamcaf.ca 22

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Durham Children’s Aid Foundation is committed to bringing people and financial resources together to improve the quality of life for children and youth, and to help them reach their full potential.

Holiday Hope Positive Transitions for Youth Bursary Program Urgent and Critical Care Fund Mental Health & Wellness Recreation, Enrichment and Skills Development * Camps for Kids * Stories of Hope * * * * * *

Tax-Smart Giving DCAF hosts free Estate Planning Webinars.

Tax-smart giving and Estate Planning can include Gifts of Securities, or arrange for a personal legacy for DCAF by gifting stock, an insurance policy or annuity.

Consider naming Durham Children’s Aid Foundation as a beneficiary in your Will or Trust (i.e. Bequest).

Planning ahead can assist you by increasing the level of tax protection within your financial or estate planning.

Please contact Dennis Ullman, Executive Director at 905.433.1551, Ext 2379 to further discuss a Tax Smart savings strategy that is most beneficial for you.

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Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre

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ntario Turtle Conservation Centre (home of Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre) protects and conserves Ontario’s native turtles and the habitat in which they live. We accomplish this by operating a turtle hospital that treats, rehabilitates, and releases injured turtles, by performing extensive research in the field to further conservation initiatives, and by running a comprehensive education and outreach program.

Turtle Rehabilitation and Conservation – Locally and Globally Globally, turtles are among the world’s most endangered vertebrates. There are more than 300 species worldwide, and shockingly about half of these are threatened with extinction. The causes of population decline are common to all areas: • Habitat loss and fragmentation • Road Mortality • Poaching for the pet and food trades • Boating mortalities and fishing by catch • Predation of eggs by predators inadvertently supported by human populations (such as raccoons).

Canada holds 25 percent of the world’s wetlands but we have already lost 70 percent of them over the last century. Often turtles are the biggest biomass in these wetland ecosystems.

Our mission is: Protect and Conserve Ontario’s Native Turtles and their Habitat We treat, rehabilitate, and release injured turtles but we also perform extensive research on conservation initiatives. We offer a comprehensive education and outreach program. And we increase awareness of the challenges facing Ontario’s turtles to inspire individuals to act to help.

This hospital is one of the few wildlife hospitals Accredited by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO). Seven of the eight species of Ontario’s turtles are now listed as species at risk provincially, and eight of eight federally. Injuries to turtles from automobiles, boats, fish hooks, dogs, and humans, are second only to habitat destruction, as a cause for many of the species’ decline.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Sue Carstairs, Medical Director for the Turtle Hospital is OTCC is supported by a province-wide network of veterinarians, private clinics and other wildlife centres which help get injured or sick turtles immediate care while transport is being arranged to OTCC. Most turtles are transported by a Volunteer Turtle Taxi force of more than 800 drivers.

Field Work at the OTCC The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre has been conducting field work since 2012, as yet another arm to our conservation programming. Now, our main project is a long-term study to follow a group of ‘headstarted’ juvenile Blanding’s turtles alongside a group of comparable wild-hatched juvenile Blanding’s. This study is made possible by a grant from the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund, as well as the Echo Foundation and Helen McRae Peacock Foundation.

Outreach & Education Education is a key to conservation. One person CAN make a difference, whatever their age. After all, OTCC started due to the efforts of a few children who took action. Our education program continues to grow, fostering awareness and direct conservation action to protect our at-risk turtle populations and their wetland habitats. Fully 100 percent of participants in our programs say they were inspired to take conservation action, including helping to move turtles from danger so they aren’t injured in the first place.

Hatchling Program Our hatchling program came about as a natural extension of the hospital. Since half the admitted turtles are females and many are carrying eggs, we wanted to make sure that these eggs were not lost. The turtles take a long time to recover, and so are not able to be released in time to continue laying their eggs in the wild. As a result, we collect the eggs (we actually induce them the same way that humans are induced!), Incubate, and hatch them at the centre. This allows these babies to be released back into the mother’s wetland. We collect approximately 3-5000 eggs per year. Approximately 65 percent hatch successfully, and are either released the same season, or kept over winter and released in the spring.

To Donate Visit Us at www.ontarioturtle.ca OTCC | 1434 Chemong Rd #4, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X2 | P 705-741-5000 24

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Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre is ready to grow!

Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC) is a registered charity which relies on public donations to aid in the conservation of Ontario's native turtles.

A unique facility - the only CVO (College of Veterinarians of Ontario) accredited wild turtle hospital, in Canada.

All 8 of Ontario's turtle species are considered ‘at-risk’ federally.

OTCC carries out a multi-pronged approach to conservation via operation of a turtle hospital for injured or ill turtles from across Canada (approximately 1500 admitted from across Ontario each year), a hatchling program (via eggs retrieved from injured females - incubates about 5,000 per season), field studies to show that the turtles are surviving and thriving in the wild post-release, and a comprehensive education program for all demographics.

We are in the process of planning a move to a new 10,000 sq. ft. purposebuilt facility, which would enable more public engagement. We envision it being a tourist destination.

Where Community and Conservation Connect 705 741 5000 • www.ontarioturtle.ca Registered Charity # 85752 4409 RR0001

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National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (N.I.C.E.)

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n an ageless society, we recognize and nurture everyone's value and contribution at every life stage. NICE was founded in 2005 under a grant from the Networks of Centres of Excellence — New Initiative Program. Mobilizing research excellence, NICE brings together researchers and partners from the academic, private, public and non-profit sectors.

Our Mission Improving care for all, not just the elderly. Translating knowledge into action. Hear more. NICE’s main goals are to help close the gap between evidence-based research and actual practice, improve the training of existing practitioners, geriatric educational curricula, and interest new students in specializing in geriatric care, and effect positive policy changes for the care of older adults.

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Our most important new initiative is TALK2NICE which you can learn more about here: www.nicenet.ca/talk2nice

We also are proud of our initiative Canada HomeShare an intergenerational housing solution by the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE). We work to match older adult home providers with students to create mutually beneficial living solutions. Find our more at www.canadahomeshare.com N.I.C.E. is a not-for-profit charitable organization. Your donation will help NICE continue to produce practical evidence-based informational tools addressing a wide spectrum of issues relating to aging. www.nicenet.ca/donate NICE 246 Bloor Street West, Room 234, Toronto, ON M5S 1V4 Donations of $25 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt.

www.nicenet.ca/tools

National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) NICE is an international network of researchers, practitioners, and students dedicated to improving the care of older adults, both in Canada and abroad.

Our members represent a broad spectrum of disciplines and professions, including geriatric medicine, gerontological nursing, gerontological social work, gerontology, rehabilitation science, sociology, psychology, policy, law and older adults themselves and their caregivers.

The best part about being a NICE member is our diverse network. The second best? Membership is FREE! So join today.

246 Bloor Street West, Room 234 Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V4, Canada www.nicenet.ca nicenetadmin@utoronto.ca

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How Will You Leave Your Mark on the Community You Called Home?

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n 1902, James Ross donated funds to build and equip a much-needed hospital to care for people in the Kawartha Lakes. Five generations later, with every gift, our donors continue to touch patients’ lives by supporting vital hospital needs that are not covered through government funding.

Through their generous support for medical equipment, lifesaving technology and priority projects, donors help the Ross Team provide 24/7 care, and inspire brighter tomorrows.

You can make a lasting impact on patient care with a legacy gift. The Ross is the heart of the community and ensures exceptional care for our residents, seasonal residents and regional patients.

By naming the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation in your Will, you join generations of caring people in creating a legacy that supports the entire community.

We are honoured to be considered in your legacy plans and are here to answer your questions. Let’s talk about the role you want to play in advancing health care for people in the Kawartha Lakes. How will you touch the next generation?

Erin Coons, CFRE, CEO, RMH Foundation 705-328-6113 | ecoons@rmh.org | www.rmh.org/foundation

The Riverwood Conservancy

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he Riverwood Conservancy (TRC) is a volunteer and member-based charity that provides programs and services focused on environmental education, conservation, gardening, and horticulture. Founded in 1985 as the Mississauga Garden Council, today The Riverwood Conservancy works with like-minded groups and individuals to enable people of all cultures, ages, and abilities to respectfully connect with nature and learn about the importance of protecting and experiencing the beauty of Riverwood.

Our Vision: A community that lives in harmony with nature.

Our Mission: The Riverwood Conservancy is the charity that provides programs and direction for Riverwood, a 150-acre urban nature preserve situated on the shores of the Credit River in Mississauga, Ontario. Our mission is to enable people of all cultures, ages, and abilities to respectfully connect with nature and learn about the importance of protecting, conserving and restoring natural spaces for the well-being of future generations while also experiencing the beauty of Riverwood’s gardens.

With the support of donors and members of the business community and the local volunteer and education community, our work will continue to strengthen the connection between youth and nature. Please visit our website to learn more about the history, activities and programs offered at our centre.

Chappell House, 4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, ON, L5C 2S7

905-279-5878 | www.theriverwoodconservancy.org/donate/ foundationmag.ca

Spending time in nature is essential for a child’s well being and development.

But access to natural spaces can be limited for low-income, diverse and marginalized communities.

The Riverwood Conservancy’s Education Naturally program offers accessible nature connections for children and youth in Peel, helping to break down barriers and ensure nature is accessible for all members in our community.

Learn more and donate at theriverwoodconservancy.org/natureforkids Registered Charity No: BN889418034RR0001

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Brighter Days Ahead

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id you know that untreated hearing loss can lead to social isolation, loneliness and reduced quality of life?

But hearing loss need not have a negative impact on an individual’s health or mental well-being!

Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has been helping persons with Deafness and hearing loss for over 80 years, and can provide much needed support for persons in this situation. Take the story of Phyllis. Before contacting CHS, Phyllis had been struggling to cope with her hearing loss. “I tried to get assistance through other means in the past, but was unsuccessful, which left me feeling defeated, stressed, and thinking that hearing loss was something I just had to live with”, said Phyllis. Through CHS she worked with a Hearing Care Counsellor, who helped her find ways to manage stress, taught her how to respond to challenging listening situations and practiced new communication strategies with her, until Phyllis felt confident communicating with others.

With counselling support from CHS, Phyllis is now better able to cope with her hearing loss and has turned what seemed like insurmountable obstacles into opportunities, leading to improved quality of life and well-being for her.

Your generosity as a donor will keep our counselling services strong and help people like Phyllis stay connected with their family and community, ensuring brighter days ahead.

GIVE NOW AT CHS.CA/GIVE-NOW

Start Me Up Niagara

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e offer services and programs to support people facing challenges such as poverty, homelessness, unemployment, disabilities, addictions and mental health issues. Our goal is to provide opportunities for these individuals to help them increase their level of self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. Our services range from daily drop in, community lunches, health care, income maximization, arts, garden, housing supports and employment development. Together, we are working to build a community where all are included.

Drop-In Services: The Centre is a welcoming safe place, providing drop-in services, programs and activities for individuals in need.

Employment Services: The Work Action Centre provides employment supports for job seekers, employers and entrepreneurs.

Housing Services: Programs ranging from our Outreach Centre designed to assist individuals to access community resources to the Housing Preservation program to break the cycle of homelessness.

Temporary Winter Shelter: We offer Seasonal Emergency Overnight Shelters in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. We work in partnership with the Out of the Cold program which provides hot meals for homeless individuals during the winter https://www.startmeupniagara.ca/site/donate 17 Gale Crescent, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3K8 Phone: (905) 984-5310 | Fax: (905) 984-8949 28

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Give today to support a barrier-free society for Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians Canadian Hearing Services is an industryleading provider of services, products and education that empower the Deaf and hard of hearing to overcome barriers to participation.

Since 1940, it has continued to provide exceptional care and expertise to its clients.

To make a gift, please visit chs.ca/giving

For more information, please contact: 1-866-518-0000 ext. 4285 giving@chs.ca

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Working Together, Moving Forward At Start Me Up Niagara, we offer services to support people facing significant challenges such as poverty, homelessness, unemployment, disabilities, addictions and mental health issues in the St. Catharines and Queenston communities.

We provide opportunities for individuals to increase their level of self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

PLEASE DONATE Due to the ongoing pandemic, our participants need our help more now than ever before.

Your donation goes directly to frontline services and support for our participants who experience homelessness and other mental health and addictions issues. This includes community lunches, health care, and arts and gardening programs, housing support and employment development.

We need your help.

Call us at (905) 984-5310 or go to www.startmeupniagara.ca/site/donate foundationmag.ca

Kensington Health Foundation

Building Space for Moments That Matter Kensington Health helps our over-burdened health care system by leaving room in hospitals for urgent patient needs, particularly during COVID-19. Caring costs for those at end-of-life at Kensington Hospice are less than half of an acute care hospital bed. That’s why we are undergoing expanding to include new facilities, additional suites, more services and integration of our community day hospice program, The most comprehensive single-site hospice in downtown Toronto--and one of the largest in Canada.

Learn more about how you can help make a meaningful impact, please visit www.Kensingtonhealth.org/hospiceexpansion 340 College Street, Suite 250, Toronto, ON M5T3A9 kensingtonhealth.org/foundation | 416-964-3636

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e strive to give new meaning to community care. Entirely not-for-profit and community-based, we now encompass two long-term care facilities, community day services that support end-of-life care, a 10-bed hospice, the Kensington Eye Institute, a vision and research centre and clinical services that include screening and diagnostic imaging.

The Foundation funds urgent, capital and operational needs, allocating an average of $3.3M annually to Kensington Health. Our commitment to community care is at the core of the Foundation’s mission, having paid out $52M in donations and grants to Kensington and the community since 1998!

New facilities

9 new resident suites Expanded services State-of-the-art technology Garden space Integration of community day hospice programs To learn more please visit Kensingtonhealth.org/hospiceexpansion

Niagara Health Foundation

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e raise and steward funds to support high-quality patient care, education and research, and we fundraise exclusively for Niagara Health. We bring people across the region together for a single purpose – to help our local hospitals and their healthcare teams deliver the best possible healthcare. It is our vision that we become the charity of choice that inspires our communities to invest in extraordinary healthcare for the people of Niagara.

The philanthropic gifts from individuals, groups and corporations go directly towards: • Purchasing essential medical equipment and cutting-edge technology for all Niagara Health sites • Funding capital development projects, including the construction of new hospitals and upgrading facilities • Supporting special patient care programs and scholarships and bursaries for students and staff studying medical sciences Our values include: Passion - Inspire our people, volunteers and donors to invest in extraordinary healthcare. Excellence - A high-performing team dedicated to achieving outstanding results.

Collaboration - Engage our community, Niagara Health, and staff in meaningful ways to advance a culture of philanthropy to healthcare.

Innovation - Commit to highest standards in fundraising and innovative leading practices. Accountability - Be ethical, transparent and professional with our donors, volunteers and community.

To learn more or donate today, please visit our website or call our office at 905-323-3863 | www.niagarahealthfoundation.com foundationmag.ca

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Don’t Take Anything Personally

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BY DAVID LANGIULLI

ave you spent hours, days, and sometimes even months cultivating donor relationships, perfecting your storytelling, and developing personal communications strategies only to hear “no” when you make the ask? You’re not alone. Almost daily—if not daily—fundraisers deal with rejection. Some of us have heard “no” more times than we’d like to admit, and we sometimes view this as a personal affront. But what I want to share is this: Whatever happens around you.

Whatever anyone says to you. Whatever anyone does to you. Don't take it personally. [Even when it is "personal."]

That advice is a bit of Toltec wisdom shared by Don Miguel Ruiz in his book "The Four Agreements." It's also consistent with Jesus' teaching on "turning the other cheek." And, the Buddha's teaching on "no-self."

I discussed this Agreement with a group of philanthropic leaders recently, and the response was generally: "How can we NOT take it personally when it is?"

And, therein, lies the kicker (or paradox) When you take something personally, you fall into the trap of the ego. You assume that everything is about "you."

When I start to fall into that trap, I find it helpful to remember that nothing other people ever say or do is because of me, even when they are reacting to me.

Their reaction comes from them—even if it's a compliment.

If you are uncomfortable with the seeming contradiction that lies within that paradox, consider who suffers when you take things personally – you or the other person? In this context, you may also want to ask yourself this question: "Would I rather be right or free?"

When you don't take anything personally, who gets to be free? You or the other person? What would your world be like if you didn't take anything personally?

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pain of that blow usually passes shortly.)

While the cause of the pain is the punch in the face, I still have a choice to take it personally or not.

If I take it personally when someone punches me in the face (actually or metaphorically), I may suffer mentally (which is different from bodily pain). That suffering can come in afflictive emotions such as resentment, anger, and even hatred.

That suffering can linger for a very long time and may cause me to retaliate in a way that I will later regret. It may be able to add something else at this point. That is, leaders take full responsibility for their world (including their actions - skillful or not). They take responsibility for their impact - intended or unintended. phrase "don't take it personally" can be abused. It can be thrown around in a flippant way right after saying something that was clearly meant as a jab or that was hurtful. Saying that to another person (not yourself) can be a way of deflecting responsibility for the impact on others that your actions or words may have.

That's a valid point.

Just because I don't take anything personally does NOT mean I permit others to lash out at me or others verbally or physically.

So, suppose there is a psychopath or sociopath present (i.e., someone who derives satisfaction from seeing other people suffer). In that case, I can defend myself, remove myself from the situation, or remove the offender.

And, for persons working in the context of a high-functioning family, team, board, or other groups, it can be incredibly liberating not to take anything personally, especially when someone has an unintended impact.

Let's consider an extreme example you use to see how this might work.

If someone punches me in the face, I will feel pain. (Having actually been punched in the face, I can share that the

So, back to our (extreme) example.

Let's say someone actually punches me and I don't take it personally. That does not mean there are no consequences for the other person. In a calm state of mind (because I am free of afflictive emotions) I may call 911. I say to the operator, “I was just assaulted and the witnesses are restraining the assailant.” The officers arrive and arrest the person for assault and battery.

Or, I may choose to forgive that person — on the spot.

Forgiveness is a whole other topic! I can share that I am not at the point of development where I could be beaten, lashed, and nailed to a cross and cry out: “Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do.”

I do know that NOT taking anything personally can be extraordinarily challenging. I encourage you to give it a try and notice you are more at peace.

DAVID LANGIULLI is an executive coach and trainer who helps nonprofit professionals and their teams flourish, thrive, and get results. He serves as a Chapter Board Director for AFP. foundationmag.ca

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