Why donate
All children have the right to thrive in a safe, stable and loving family. Children’s Aid has the, legal responsibility to keep children safe throughout the province and provides mandated services to protect and care for children. Although mandated services are funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, programs to enrich the lives of children rely on generous donations. In addition to protection services, Children’s Aid provides opportunities for children involved with or cared for by Children’s Aid to grow, develop and reach their full potential. Enrichment and education programs for children and youth are made possible through generous donations from corporations, organizations and individuals.
To make a donation to OACAS’ programs for youth, Donate online now. Please note: donations above $20 will be tax receipted.”
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Who are donors
Donations can come from community members, parents, families, students, individuals, schools, businesses and corporations and can come in any size or form. Donors are welcome at any time throughout the year. Many local agencies offer scholarship programs, holiday giving programs, and host major fundraising events as opportunities for members of their local community to donate to a worthy cause.
Provincial programs for youth in care funded by donors include:
The Clark Bursary and Award provides ongoing support for youth pursuing post-secondary studies, as well as a one-time graduation gift.
The Clark Bursary and Awards provide contributions to children and youth in care in three ways:
- Clark Bursary Award – available to youth in care and former wards pursuing post-secondary education. Students attending university will receive $4,500 per year for up to four years and students attending college will receive $3,000 per year for two years (or three years depending on program).
- Clark Graduation Award – a gift of $1,000 for Clark Bursary recipients completing their post-secondary studies and a generous graduation present from the Clarks.
- Clark Grant Award – a one-time grant of $1,000 offered to young people who are pursuing educational, employment or skills development programs and require financial assistance. The grant is available for tuition, equipment, tools or other requirements.
Additionally, bursaries and scholarships have also been set up through the RONA Scholarship that provides youth pursuing post-secondary studies with a one-time scholarship for college or university.
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How do I donate
Provincially
Donations can be a one-time, single purpose gift, or set up as a bursary or scholarship program. OACAS currently works with several organizations that have established bursaries and/or scholarships for youth to pursue academic excellence. For more information or if you want to donate to educational supports for youth, contact the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies at 416-987-7725 or info@oacas.org or click here to donate online. Donations greater than $20 will be tax receipted.”
Locally, to your local Children’s Aid Society:
At the local level, donations are used by Foundations of CASs to fund programs and opportunities for children and youth in care or receiving services from their Children’s Aid. These programs are not funded by the government and are solely supported by the generous donations of people like you.
Some of the programs supported generously by donors include:
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Extra curricula activities
- Special needs equipment
- Summer camp
Every donation makes a difference. Donations can be monetary or gifts-in-kind. If you are interested in donating to the Foundation of your local Children’s Aid, please contact them or click here to be contacted directly.
