2022-2023 Annual Report

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A message from our leadership

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Valerie McMurtry, President and CEO.
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Dan Barclay, Board Chair and CEO, BMO Capital Markets.

Collaboration. Courage. Change. For Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, these are the words that defined 2022—the year we emerged from a global pandemic more determined than ever to co-create a future in which every child has every chance to thrive.

Hand in hand with our powerful and growing community of supporters, partners, and champions, we launched and scaled deeply innovative new programs that hold the potential to transform the landscape of child welfare as we know it. We achieved some of our most ambitious goals, making great strides towards our $75 million Stand Up for Kids: Futures Transformed Campaign milestone. We made meaningful progress toward our vision of becoming a truly national organization, including significant expansion of our partnerships in Manitoba.

We also established critical new partnerships with Indigenous organizations and examined new approaches to working with Indigenous communities—informed by listening and research—as we doubled down on our urgent priority to address the extreme overrepresentation of Indigenous young people in Canada’s child welfare system.

Every step of the way, our work was fueled and supported by generous philanthropists, corporations, community members, and government partners who share our vision of a world where no child is left behind—by a pandemic, by the child welfare system, or by society at large.

In this space, we are honoured to share a look at some of the exciting work that took place over the past year—including an innovative initiative that prevented more children in Toronto from entering government care, a new project that’s helping families prevent the reoccurrence of domestic violence, and so much more.

In addition to what you’ll read here, we also invested in the Foundation’s digital transformation to enhance our online visibility, accessibility, and revenue generating opportunities, and engaged in a wonderful collaboration with The Wiggles to create a free e-book about children and youth involved with the child welfare system.

There are so many people to thank for making this progress possible.

First and foremost: the members of our Young People’s Advisory Council and other first-voice advocates who are committed to sharing their lived experiences and insights to inform, improve and strengthen our work. Our incredible colleagues at Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, the Foundation’s founding and longest-standing partner, who are fully engaged every step of the way as we innovate, evaluate and create impact together. Our partners at Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, General Child and Family Services Authority in Manitoba, Land and People Planning and many other Indigenous-led organizations that are guiding and deepening our efforts to reach more Indigenous children and families in communities across Canada.

To the incredible members of our Board of Directors and to the Futures Transformed Campaign Cabinet: thank you for your extraordinary guidance and dedication to rallying people from coast to coast to coast around the work of Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada. We must extend an extra special thank you to two of our longest-serving board members, Andrea Weissman-Daniels and Pruyn Haskins, both of whom are retiring from their director roles but will never be far from our work and mission.

Most of all, to the remarkable community of donors and champions who fuel and sustain our work every single day: thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. It’s because of you that true, systemic change is underway for the children we serve.

There is so much to look forward to, and none of it would be possible without you—someone who cares enough to donate, volunteer, spread the word, or simply read, listen, and understand.

To you, from all of us: thank you.

Valerie McMurtry

Valerie McMurtry, CFRE
President & CEO

Dan Barclay

Daniel Barclay
Chair, Board of Directors

Our mission and vision

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is our country’s leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth and families involved in the child welfare system. We work with three priority populations – children and families at risk, children and youth in government care and youth transitioning out of care.

Our vision is a future where the children and youth we serve have the strength and resilience to create a lifetime of their own unstoppable successes.

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Impact by the numbers 2022-2023

15,102 children, youth and families were supported in 2022-2023, and we raised $16 million!

In 2022-2023, we partnered with 104 partners across the country

Last year, we partnered with 104 organizations and agencies across 11 provinces and territories. Ninety-four were mission delivery partners delivering programs directly supporting youth, children, and families involved in the child welfare system. Ten collaborative partners enhanced the well-being of our priority populations and our work through research, knowledge mobilization, and technical assistance. Explore the map by clicking on the tags.

Strengthening Families: Children and families at Risk of entering care

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Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada recognizes the importance of supporting families with children at risk of entering care, knowing that strong and healthy families are vital to children’s development, mental health, and well-being. By providing access to a range of early intervention and prevention programs that improve the social determinants of health and address poverty, mental health, substance use, and intergeneration trauma, we strive to strengthen family resilience and create a supportive environment where families can thrive, and children can grow safely and securely within their home.

In 2022-23 our programs and partnerships supported 2,800 children and families at risk connecting them to the life-changing resources and programs that allowed them essential resources that reduced the number of children in care.

Learn more about how our work is supporting families involved with the child welfare system:

Journey to Zero: A bold vision for the future of child welfare in Canada

An adult and youth embracing with calm looks on their facesIn late 2022, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto wrapped up the pilot phase of Journey to Zero — an ambitious project to create a future in which no child or youth grows up in care. 

Launched with founding support from a collaborative group of private and government funders, the two lead partners co-designed an unprecedented program model with three interventions — an approach that offered highly responsive, individualized, and timely support to families with children at imminent risk of entering government care.

By the time the pilot phase concluded, the program had served 422 families across all interventions. The impact was profound: for 86% of families served by Journey to Zero, children did not enter care. The program also saw a 12% increase in the amount of families who were able to care for their children at home and avoid entering care compared to those who did not receive assistance from the program. Natasha, a mother whose family received support through Journey to Zero, says the program “100% changed the game.”

“My son’s behaviour was extremely challenging, and I needed help,” she says. “He’s in martial arts now. He’s in high school now. He’s much, much better. He’s not even the same kid.” 

“If you could fundamentally change child welfare, what would you do?” This was the bold question posed to leaders at Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto by Balsam Foundation at a child welfare conference in the spring of 2017. 

Our response? Prevent children and youth from entering and growing up in government care through innovative, targeted, community-based early interventions to strengthen families who are experiencing challenges. 

It was at that moment that Journey to Zero began to take shape — an audacious and ambitious project to create a future in which no child or youth grows up in care. 

With founding support from a collaborative group of private and government funders — including Balsam Foundation, the philanthropic foundation that posed that initial question — the two lead partners co-designed an unprecedented program model with three interventions. At the time, the approach was entirely new to the landscape of child welfare in Canada. 

“The objective of Journey to Zero was a brave one,” says Dr. Deborah Goodman, Director of the Child Welfare Institute — a branch of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto that led the program’s evaluation. “We wanted to shift away from the traditional model of investigating and removing a child from their family home and toward a community-based model that would work to strengthen and support families so children could remain at home.” 

By the time Journey to Zero wrapped up its pilot phase in late 2022, the program had served 422 families across all interventions. Nearly half were Black or Black Biracial, reflecting the overrepresentation of this population in the child welfare system — a direct result of systemic racism. 

The impact was profound. For 86% of families served by Journey to Zero, children did not enter care. 

A collaborative, community-based approach to change 

Through Journey to Zero, four different community-based agencies — George Hull Centre, Youth Link, Delta Family Resource Centre, and Strides Toronto — worked together to offer highly responsive, individualized, and timely support to families with children at imminent risk of entering government care. 

Natasha, a mother whose family received support through Journey to Zero, says the program “100% changed the game.”

“My son’s behaviour was extremely challenging, and I needed help,” she says. “For three years, I called the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto asking for help, but because I wasn’t abusing him in any way, they weren’t able to get involved.”

One day in early 2022, when her son’s negative behaviour became too overwhelming to manage, Natasha reached the end of her rope. “I called the police and said, ‘I’m done.’ I asked them to come and take my son away, to put him in foster care,” she says. “That’s when I was introduced to the Journey to Zero program.”

A caseworker came to Natasha’s home the very next day. The family was immediately connected with the George Hull Centre, and her son was assigned a mentor from Youth Link. 

“My son didn’t have a father figure; I had left his dad, and in his mind that made me a bad person,” says Natasha. “His mentor was a strong male figure for him, someone who was Black, someone he could relate to. He was able to change my son’s perspective about what had happened, and he became a trusted source of support for him. That’s when everything started to turn around.” 

Ultimately, Natasha and her family received interventions from three of the participating partners. After about five months in the program, she saw a dramatic change in her son’s behaviour. 

“He’s in martial arts now. He’s in high school now. He’s much, much better. He’s not even the same kid,” she says. 

Building and scaling impact 

With the pilot phase of Journey to Zero now complete, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto are hoping its impact will be felt by more families — in Toronto and beyond. 

Leveraging the knowledge and evidence established through Journey to Zero, the partners plan to bring visibility to the program model and promote its use or adaptation by government, child welfare agencies, community organizations and other stakeholders working to support families experiencing vulnerability. 

As someone whose family benefited tremendously from Journey to Zero, Natasha says she hopes to see the program carry on. “I wouldn’t want to see anyone else suffer the way my family suffered,” she says. “I want my voice to count that this program model should continue.” 

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Balsam Foundation for its leadership support of Journey to Zero. Significant support has also been provided by The Rossy Foundation, The McConnell Foundation, Echo Foundation, The McLean Foundation, and Louisa Huband and Craig Moffat. Over three years, $7.3 million was invested into Journey to Zero.

Working together to keep kids safe at home

Mother and daughter both smiling with their heads together and looking at the cameraRecognizing that domestic violence has profound and long-lasting impacts on children who experience or witness it, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada has launched an innovative new project called Safe at Home that aims to strengthen families experiencing intimate partner violence — and prevent violence from reoccurring.  

Now in its second year of a five-year pilot, Safe at Home unites two leading programs for families experiencing domestic violence in a combined approach that aims to maximize their impact while building knowledge and capacity across the child welfare system. 

To meet the unique needs of Indigenous families, who are disproportionately impacted by the child welfare system due to legacies of colonization and the impacts of intergenerational trauma, the Safe at Home project team is working in close consultation with Indigenous communities and organizations to ensure the Safe at Home model is adapted to meet their needs.

Domestic violence has long been on the rise in Canada. Now, it’s a crisis — and children are being caught in the middle. Recognizing that domestic violence has profound and long-lasting impacts on children who experience or witness it, particularly children under four, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada has launched an innovative new project called Safe at Home that aims to strengthen families experiencing intimate partner violence — and prevent violence from reoccurring.  

Now in its second year of a five-year pilot, Safe at Home unites two leading programs for families experiencing domestic violence — Mothers in Mind and Caring Dads — in a combined approach that aims to maximize their impact while building knowledge and capacity across the child welfare system. 

In response to research showing that families experiencing domestic violence benefit the most from a collaborative front-line approach, the programs are being delivered by local child welfare agencies and community-based organizations, with ongoing support facilitated by the Foundation and its lead partners. 

To meet the unique needs of Indigenous families, who are disproportionately impacted by the child welfare system due to legacies of colonization and the impacts of intergenerational trauma, the Safe at Home project team is working in close consultation with Indigenous communities and organizations to ensure the Safe at Home model is adapted to meet their needs. 

The organizations participating in Safe at Home uniquely benefit from the project’s community of practice — a group of project leaders, participants and other stakeholders who regularly meet to discuss learnings and best practices and to collaborate on evaluation activities.

Through Safe at Home, Mothers in Mind and Caring Dads are currently being delivered in five communities in Ontario and Manitoba and have already directly impacted mothers and fathers in the two provinces. The project has a goal to reach thousands of parents and children over a five-year period.  

The impact has the potential to be profound: past evaluation of Mothers in Mind shows that the program significantly improves mothers’ parenting outcomes, including parenting confidence and knowledge, as well as their psychological health and well-being — both of which are critical for promoting trauma healing and recovery. And the majority of fathers who participate in Caring Dads demonstrate positive change in a range of outcomes, including hostility towards children, respectful treatment of children’s mothers, and child-centred parenting.  

Meeting the unique needs of Indigenous families

To maximize the impact of the project for Indigenous families, the Safe at Home team is working in close consultation with Indigenous organizations like Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFS Toronto) to adapt the Mothers in Mind and Caring Dads program models or create entirely new models that share the goals of Safe at Home. 

As the Foundation’s first Indigenous partner for Safe at Home, the team at NCFS Toronto is currently in the early stages of planning for program adaptations specifically for Mothers in Mind. Amanda MacEwen, Manager of Family Supports at NCFS Toronto, says adaptations will range from ensuring objects of cultural and spiritual significance to Indigenous peoples are available at program sessions to integrating flexibility into the way sessions are delivered. 

“We’ll be giving a sacred bundle to each participant and singing music that’s culturally appropriate. We’ll open each series of sessions with ceremony and make sure we end in ceremony. Each session will also revolve around a specific Indigenous teaching, and we might need more than one session to cover each teaching,” says MacEwen. “But we’ll also be doing things like ensuring the intake forms are not triggering, recognizing that many words and phrases used in child welfare have roots in fear and trauma for Indigenous families.”

Beyond the opportunity to adapt Mothers in Mind for Indigenous families, MacEwen is excited about the potential of Safe at Home to build trust between Indigenous communities and the child welfare system. “This project will allow us to build capacity within the child welfare system when it comes to working with Indigenous families and designing adaptations using a trauma-informed approach,” she says. “And it will help Indigenous families see that receiving services from child welfare does not have to mean your child will be taken away; it can mean that you’re receiving the support your family needs to thrive.” 

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada would like to extend its gratitude to the funding partners of Safe at Home: An anonymous donor, the Slaight Family Foundation, The Rossy Foundation, the Winnipeg Foundation, the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, Alamos Gold Inc., and the Government of Ontario. This innovative new solution to strengthen families and prevent domestic violence from reoccurring would simply not be possible without you. In 2022-23, we invested $864,913 in Safe at Home.

Encouraging strength, hope and stability for children and youth in care

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Children and youth who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect, and placed in either foster care, a government institution, or with extended family face an uphill battle. Disconnected from their friends, family, and communities, many moving upwards of five times before “aging out” of care, only 46 percent of youth in care graduate high school compared to 83 percent of their peers. Furthermore, the upheaval and precariousness of their early lives may result in unresolved trauma leading to various adverse long-term outcomes.

In 2022-23, the Foundation supported 8,366 children and youth in care, connecting them to resources that provide them a sense of stability and belonging, fuel their interests and passions, and keep them in school.

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Taking big steps toward a brighter future

A woman helps a younger girl on a laptopAsked what makes for a strong connection with her Big Steps to Success mentee, Keira Penasse is quick to answer: “Compassion. Kindness. Patience. Connection.” Keira and her mentee — both members of Nipissing First Nation — are one of 48 matches made across Canada in the second year of Big Steps to Success, an innovative mentorship initiative launched by Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada in 2021. An additional 47 mentors have been recruited and trained and are in the process of being matched with mentees. 

By connecting children in care with trusted mentors, Big Steps to Success hopes to reverse one of the most devastating trends facing kids involved with the child welfare system: low rates of high school graduation. 

A preliminary evaluation of Big Steps to Success shows the program is already creating powerful benefits for the young people it serves. Of the mentees who recently passed the one-year mark with their mentors, 100 percent reported feeling more engaged with their schoolwork and school community. 

Over the past year, Keira has been meeting regularly with a 12-year-old girl living in government care in the North Bay area. Currently studying to be a social worker, Keira says that she hopes to help her mentee gain the confidence and self-esteem she needs to continue reaching for her dreams. “I didn’t have support when I was young, so I know how important it is,” she says. “It’s important for kids to have someone to walk through things with safely. To have their feelings validated, to feel heard.” 

Keira and her mentee — both members of Nipissing First Nation — are one of 48 matches made across Canada in the second year of Big Steps to Success, an innovative mentorship initiative launched by Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada in 2021. An additional 47 mentors have been recruited and trained and are in the process of being matched with mentees. 

By connecting children in care with trusted mentors, Big Steps to Success hopes to reverse one of the most devastating trends facing kids involved with the child welfare system: low rates of high school graduation. A preliminary evaluation of Big Steps to Success shows the program is already creating powerful benefits for the young people it serves. Of the mentees who recently passed the one-year mark with their mentors, 100 percent reported feeling more engaged with their schoolwork and school community. 

Building trust and resilience

Made possible through collaborative investments from BMO Financial Group, the Government of Ontario and other generous private funders, Big Steps to Success brings together child welfare agencies and Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in communities across Canada to match kids in care and those living out of their biological homes with trained mentors. 

Now into the third year of a five-year pilot, the program is being delivered in Toronto, North Bay, Victoria and Saskatoon. The program is expected to grow in the months ahead as the project partners actively recruit mentors through national promotion efforts. Big Steps to Success is currently looking for mentors to volunteer in the program.

Learn more about becoming a mentor

Keira says it’s clear the program is already making a difference. “My Little is more open and trusting with new people, even outside of the time we spend together,” she says. “Getting that feedback from the parent and caseworker feels great.” 

We extend our deepest gratitude to our funding partners who have made Big Steps to Success possible: BMO Financial Group, the Government of Ontario, and BridgeGreen Fund. In 2022-23, we invested $870,748 in Big Steps to Success.

Helping young people find their spark

Child doing karate“Since I joined karate, I feel stronger. I have more self-confidence. And I am not afraid of bullies either! I have more friends and I hope to become a karate master Sensei one day.” These are the words of 12-year-old Rain, one of the 336 young people across Canada who received support from the Ignite the Spark Fund in 2022.

Launched a decade ago through the vision and investment of philanthropists Andrea Weissman-Daniels and Mark Daniels, the Ignite the Spark Fund provides multi-year funding to help young people involved with the child welfare system participate in sports, arts, cultural and recreation activities — life-enriching opportunities that are out of reach for many of the children served by the Foundation due to poverty or lack of funding.

The Foundation’s regular evaluation of the initiative shows that after just three to six months of participation in the activity of their choice, 99% of children and youth report increased self-confidence, self-esteem, and sense of identity while 95% demonstrate increased skills and knowledge. And a full 80% report that they feel less isolated and have made new friends.

“Since I joined karate, I feel stronger. I have more self-confidence. And I am not afraid of bullies either! I have more friends and I hope to become a karate master Sensei one day.” These are the words of 12-year-old Rain, one of the 336 young people across Canada who received support from the Ignite the Spark Fund in 2022. In his letter to Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, the Grade 6 student shares that karate helped him maintain a sense of normalcy after his family’s home burned down last year. 

“We had nowhere to live, but we still went to karate every two days and it kept things normal,” he writes. “They helped us like we were their own family.” For children like Rain, whose family is experiencing vulnerabilities and receiving support from their local child welfare agency, the Ignite the Spark Fund has opened doors to powerful experiences that may not otherwise have been possible.

Launched a decade ago through the vision and investment of philanthropists Andrea Weissman-Daniels and Mark Daniels, the Ignite the Spark Fund provides multi-year funding to help young people involved with the child welfare system participate in sports, arts, cultural and recreation activities — life-enriching opportunities that are out of reach for many of the children served by the Foundation due to poverty or lack of funding.

The Foundation’s regular evaluation of the initiative shows that after just three to six months of participation in the activity of their choice, 99% of children and youth report increased self-confidence, self-esteem, and sense of identity while 95% demonstrate increased skills and knowledge. And a full 80% report that they feel less isolated and have made new friends. 

High demand and wide-reaching benefits

Over the years, demand for support through the Ignite the Spark Fund has skyrocketed. In its first year, the Fund worked with three child welfare agencies in Toronto and reached 64 young people. Today, it works with 15 partner agencies in seven provinces and territories and has reached nearly 2,000 children and youth. 

Recognizing that young people who identify as Indigenous, Black and biracial are disproportionately overrepresented in the child welfare system, the Fund is inclusive of children from these populations. In 2022, more than half of all children who received funding from the Ignite the Spark Fund identified as a member of an overrepresented community. 

Michael, 14, says that participating in gymnastics with support from the Fund has had a ripple effect across many other areas of his life. “Gymnastics has helped me set goals and become focused,” he says. “I have been able to use these skills with my schoolwork and other sports as well. I have learned a lot about my abilities and have been able to challenge myself. I’ve also met many good and long-term friends.”

Empowering children to realize their greatest potential

Beyond helping young people gain confidence and build a supportive network, the Ignite the Spark Fund is empowering its recipients to discover their passions and look ahead to brighter futures. 

As one young recipient told us: “Music is a big passion of mine and I am so grateful that I’ve gotten the chance to explore and experience it further. It’s one of the greatest opportunities I’ve ever had and it’s thanks to you.” 

We extend our deepest gratitude to Andrea Weissman-Daniels and Mark Daniels, The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, Spin Master, The Lindy Green Family Charitable Foundation, and Medalist Capital for their enduring support of the Ignite the Spark Fund. In 2022-23, we invested $295,500 in Ignite the Spark.

A future of their own making for young people transitioning out of care

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Often, young adults transitioning out of care do so without the support of a family, stable employment, an education, or a support network. For many, these significant challenges are made worse by the ongoing impacts of childhood trauma while feeling isolated, alone, and unprepared to manage life independently. Too many young people who leave the care of the child welfare system are unable to find the stability they need to build successful, happy lives.

In 2022-23, the Foundation helped 3,936 former youth in care access the resources they needed to further their education, find fulfilling employment, build resilience, and thrive.

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Helping young people find their way home

A young personIn 2022, the Foundation launched the National Housing Program for Youth Leaving Care in response to the growing crisis of homelessness among young people impacted by the child welfare system. 

The National Housing Program uniquely offers access to both flexible financial assistance for housing-related needs as well as housing navigators — trained social workers with special knowledge of the housing system who help youth understand their options, identify and pursue available housing, and much more.

Currently in its pilot phase, the program is being delivered by Foundation partners Pacific Community Resources Society in Vancouver and Resource Assistance for Youth in Winnipeg. Since its launch, 138 young people have been supported by the program. 

Moniquea Stasiuk, Rapid Rehousing Case Manager at Resource Assistance for Youth, says the initiative has been transformational for the young people she serves. “This program has helped youth get a home; it provides them with a safe place to lay their head at night,” says. “I’ve seen youth get housed and work on family reunification. We’ve helped at-risk young women exit risky relationships and empower them to find a safe home.” 

On any given night in Canada, up to 7,000 young people are living on the streets or in homeless shelters. Nearly 58% have a history of involvement with the child welfare system. In response to this crisis, in 2022 the Foundation launched the National Housing Program for Youth Leaving Care. Made possible through a leadership gift from TD Bank, the National Housing Program is a unique initiative that combines and scales two proven programs previously delivered by the Foundation: the Home Base Fund, which provides financial support related to housing, and Right at Home, which connects youth with housing navigators. 

Currently in its pilot phase, the program is being delivered by Foundation partners Pacific Community Resources Society in Vancouver and Resource Assistance for Youth in Winnipeg. Since its launch, 138 young people have been supported by the program. 

A powerful intervention

To date, feedback from agency partners and young people alike has been overwhelmingly positive. “This program has helped youth get a home; it provides them with a safe place to lay their head at night,” says Moniquea Stasiuk, Rapid Rehousing Case Manager at Resource Assistance for Youth. “I’ve seen youth get housed and work on family reunification. We’ve helped at-risk young women exit risky relationships and empower them to find a safe home.” 

The National Housing Program uniquely offers access to both flexible financial assistance for housing-related needs, such as first and last months’ rent, moving fees, emergency storage, and home essentials, as well as housing navigators — trained social workers with special knowledge of the housing system who help youth understand their options, identify and pursue available housing, manage landlord relations, and much more. 

Housing navigators also help connect youth with skill development opportunities, such as financial literacy, that will empower them to sustain housing over the long-term. The Foundation’s evaluation of the Home Base Fund and Right at Home — the two programs on which the National Housing Program is based — showed that offering these supports together has powerful benefits for youth. 

Of the young people who received these combined supports in the past, 80% had maintained their housing after six months. They were also more likely to engage in their education and maintain employment. 

A place where stability can take root

Kaydin, 23, is a former youth in care who received support through the National Housing Program. Without a post-secondary education and working a minimum wage job, he says it was difficult to find a rental apartment he could afford. 

“I didn’t really know how to apply for rentals and I wasn’t sure where to look to find a rental without help,” he says. Now that he’s in a secure housing situation, Kaydin says he’s able to plan more for his future: “I am hoping I can make a comfortable living as an actor. And I would eventually like to purchase a home that would be big enough to have a family.” 

We extend our deepest gratitude to TD Bank for their generous support of the National Housing Program for Youth Leaving Care and to our long-standing funders of the Home Base Fund and Right at Home program. In 2022-23, we invested $140,500 in the TD National Housing Fund.

Working hand in hand to address the youth mental health crisis

In 2021, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada launched the National Youth Mental Health Fund — a new resource dedicated to breaking down barriers to tailored mental health supports for young people in the process of leaving care. And in 2022, the impact of the Fund came into sharp focus.

Tara
Tara, a youth member with lived experience.

To date, 416 young people accessing services at nine child- and youth-serving agencies across Canada have received mental health support — nearly a quarter of whom are Indigenous. Of those supported, an incredible 98.2% reported that their mental health had improved and 91% reported increased feelings of wellness and stability. And a full 88.5% said they were benefiting from enhanced connections, relationships or a sense of belonging. 

Tara, 18, says that the opportunity to receive counselling through the National Youth Mental Health Fund has helped her build resilience and feel more hopeful about the future. 

“I used to use drugs and run away a lot, and couldn’t see a future for myself,” says Tara, who receives support from Foundation partner Hull Services in Calgary. “[Receiving counselling support] has helped me realize new coping skills and made such a difference in my life. I see a future for myself now.” 

Canada is in the midst of a youth mental health crisis — one that’s disproportionately impacting young people involved with the child welfare system, who are almost four times more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. 

Yet despite the severity of their challenges, mental health services are not easily accessible to this population of youth. Recognizing the urgency of this crisis, in 2021 Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada launched the National Youth Mental Health Fund — a new resource dedicated to breaking down barriers to tailored mental health supports for young people in the process of leaving care.

And in 2022, the impact of the Fund came into sharp focus. Building on the success of Connections, a Toronto-based mental health program for youth leaving care supported by the Foundation, the National Youth Mental Health Fund is currently supporting youth accessing services at nine child- and youth-serving agencies across Canada. 

To date, 416 young people have received mental health support — nearly a quarter of whom are Indigenous. Of those supported, an incredible 98.2% reported that their mental health had improved and 91% reported increased feelings of wellness and stability. And a full 88.5% said they were benefiting from enhanced connections, relationships or a sense of belonging. 

Tara, 18, says that the opportunity to receive counselling through the National Youth Mental Health Fund has helped her build resilience and feel more hopeful about the future. 

“I used to use drugs and run away a lot, and couldn’t see a future for myself,” says Tara, who currently lives in an Interdependent Living Services residence operated by Hull Services in Calgary. “[Receiving counselling support] has helped me realize new coping skills and made such a difference in my life. I see a future for myself now.” 

A unique and flexible approach

The National Youth Mental Health Fund is unique in that it empowers each agency partner to utilize funding in ways that best meet the needs of the young people they serve. Partners are selected based on their ability to respond quickly and effectively to the existing and emerging challenges faced by youth in their communities. 

At Sagkeeng Child and Family Services in Manitoba, that often means helping youth or families access items and services that reduce the burden of stress in their lives, leading to improved overall mental health. “For one youth, we purchased a device to help them access online therapy. For another, a bicycle was identified within a therapeutic plan to promote exercise as well as a means of transportation,” says Kelly Zukewich, the agency’s training and development specialist. “The Foundation has been very accommodating and has allowed us to be creative and innovative in the way funds are spent, which has resulted in what we deem a success for the youth we serve.” 

An urgent need to fill the gap

As the National Youth Mental Health Fund continues changing the lives of the young people it supports, word is spreading fast — and demand is skyrocketing. With more funding in place, the Foundation will be able to deliver support to even more partner agencies from coast to coast to coast — creating the potential for generational impact on a national scale.  

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada would like to thank the incredible donors who make the Foundation’s mental health programs possible: National Bank, the Slaight Family Foundation, Echo Foundation, GreenShield, P & L Odette Charitable Foundation, and the Peter Gilgan Foundation. In 2022-23, we invested $645,442 in the Youth Mental Health Fund.

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“Nothing for us without us”: From youth in care to youth advocate, a Q&A with Sarah Kothlow of the Young People’s Advisory Council

Sarah KothlowNothing for us without us. This idea — that programs and services for young people must be informed by the voices and lived experiences of young people themselves — was the driving force behind the creation of Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada’s Young People’s Advisory Council (YPAC) in 2014.

A powerful group of first-voice advocates with experience in the child welfare system, the members of YPAC play a crucial role in providing feedback on the Foundation’s initiatives and activities, raising awareness, demanding change, and mobilizing the public to support young people in and from care. 

Sarah Kothlow, 30, joined YPAC in 2020 to help drive urgently needed change within the child welfare system so that future generations of youth will not experience the same challenges she did. We sat down with Sarah to learn more about who she is and what motivates her to raise her voice for kids and youth.

Can you tell us a bit about your background with the child welfare system?

As a child, I had social workers most of my life. I didn’t live in a stable home; my parents had addiction issues. My sister and I officially came into care at age 12. 

What were your experiences like leaving care? Did you have any support to help you make the transition?

I live in British Columbia, so I aged out when I was 19. I didn’t have any support; it was really hard to navigate things and find stability. I didn’t know about the Foundation at that time, and it was difficult accessing funding from the BC government, which was just in the early stages of launching a financial assistance program for youth transitioning out of care. 

About a year after I left care, I was able to enroll in Douglas College to study social service work. I’ve worked in the field ever since and now work with a youth resource website doing outreach and workshops for youth aging out of care. 

What inspired you to get involved with YPAC?

I was trying to get involved with different advocacy opportunities to help drive change for young people impacted by the child welfare system. As I launched my social service work career, I started working in group homes and began hearing about the Foundation and the supports it provides. 

As I looked more into the Foundation, I realized it had so many cool and impactful programs. When I heard about YPAC, I kept an eye out for the application and applied as soon as I could. 

How has YPAC created an avenue to have your voice heard?

There have been so many opportunities for YPAC members to have our voices heard. The Foundation really wants to ensure our voices are included in everything they do. 

I loved getting to contribute to the creation of Something in Common in partnership with The Wiggles; we helped to inform the content based on our own life experiences and helped promote the book as well. The whole process reminded me how important it is to have representation in books, so that children and young people can see themselves and their experiences reflected and not feel so alone. 

Thinking about all of your work in the child welfare space, what are some of the biggest issues or challenges you’re seeing today? 

I think there’s still a pretty big gap when it comes to transition planning. It was an issue when I was in care, and the youth I work with now are still experiencing those same challenges. 

Youth are not being set up for success when they age out of care; there’s too much focus on crisis management at the point that they age out, but not enough being done to help them prepare for that transition so they can do it successfully. 

When you reflect back on your life and where you are today, what comes to mind?

Where I’m at in my life now is something I couldn’t really imagine when I was a kid. I still have challenges, but I love my job and I love being able to work with youth and be the person I needed when I was younger. I love being able to advocate for changes in the system that have national impact through my work with YPAC and other advocacy opportunities. 

What’s next for you?

I intend to keep working with youth. I might go back to school one day to gain more education or develop a specialty. I’ll continue advocating for change and hopefully helping to improve the system for future generations of kids aging out of care. 

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Campaigns and Fundraising:

The power of philanthropy to change lives

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Every single day, people from coast to coast to coast rally together to help improve the lives of children and young people impacted by the child welfare system.

Whether they’re donating monthly, attending the Gala, participating in our Futures Transformed Campaign, engaging in fundraising or workplace giving, naming the Foundation in their Will, or simply spreading the word, every act of generosity makes a world of difference for the young people we serve. Check out some of the ways our community rallied for change in 2022!

If you’d like to get involved, please visit our How to Help page to learn more about donating, fundraising and volunteering in support of Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada.

Futures TransformedIn 2019, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada launched the Stand Up for Kids: Futures Transformed Campaign. With an ambitious goal to raise $75 million, the campaign aims to mobilize people from all across Canada to give in support of a healthier, safer and brighter future for the thousands of young people nationwide impacted by the child welfare system. 

We are thrilled to share that as of June 2023 our $75 million goal has officially been  reached! This extraordinary achievement would not have been possible without the countless allies and donors who rallied to help improve the lives of the kids we serve. Every dollar supports the highest priority needs of our three priority populations—an impact that will be felt by families, within communities and across society for generations to come. We are so grateful.

To our entire community of supporters: thank you—none of this work would be possible without you!

An extra special thank you must be extended to the members of Stand Up for Kids: Futures Transformed Campaign Cabinet—a group of generous and committed individuals who worked tirelessly to spread the word, raise funds and keep up the momentum. 

To read why our Campaign Cabinet volunteers support the Futures Transformed Campaign, click the stars below.

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CAFC President and CEO Valerie McMurtry with Board Chair Dan Barclay and Honorary Co-Chairs Laura Dottori-Attanasio and Nicolas Marcoux at the Gala with youth members.

The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada Gala – Teddy Bear Affair continues to shine as the Foundation’s flagship event, captivating philanthropists, corporate executives, and community leaders in a dazzling black-tie affair. Since its inception in 1986, the Foundation Gala has exemplified our commitment to transforming the lives of families, children, and youth involved in the child welfare system.

In a remarkable achievement, Foundation Gala raised a record-breaking $2.4 million serving as a testament to the incredible generosity and unwavering support of our community. These funds support our mission delivery, enhancing our capacity to respond to the unique and changing needs of the families, youth, and children we serve while improving their longer-term outcomes. A portion of dollars raised from the evening also support the Teddy Bear Fund, established on the Foundation Gala’s 30th anniversary to meet the urgent needs of children, youth and families in Toronto.

Chelsea, Troy and Brittany at the Foundation Gala.
Youth ambassadors Chelsea, Troy and Brittany at the 2022 Foundation Gala.
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Beverley, a legacy donor.

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada works with our generous community to establish impactful legacies that will empower children, youth and families affected by child welfare. This year, one donor – Beverley – decided to confirm her decision to her legacy by including Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada in her Will.

Growing up in a small rural Ontario community and attending a one room school with few educational resources, Beverley was determined to change the course of her life. When a friend suggested they apply for university together, she didn’t hesitate; she knew education could be her pathway to a future.

“I loved every minute of my life as an educator,” says Beverley, now 72 and retired. “My education and life as a teacher and principal were a true blessing, which is why I want to give back.”

A couple of years ago, Beverley’s financial advisor asked if she knew about the opportunity to create a personal Foundation now and name charitable organizations as beneficiaries.

Her financial advisor told her about Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, and she was immediately drawn to the organization’s mission. Wanting to create an immediate impact, Beverley set up the Dr. Beverley Lee Foundation. Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada’s scholarship program is one of several educational charity programs receiving funds. Beverley’s personal Will directs her Foundation to fund these scholarships and bursaries –– ensuring it will be available to generations of young people in need.

“It’s fulfilling to know that what I cared about most as a teacher and principal –– helping young people realize their greatest potential in life –– will be my legacy,” she says.

Teddy Bear Adventure (TBA) committee members, Bay Street professionals, youth ambassadors, and Foundation staff kicked off the 3rd annual TBA campaign at Market Close on June 27, 2022
Teddy Bear Adventure (TBA) committee members, Bay Street professionals, youth ambassadors, and Foundation staff kicked off the 3rd annual TBA campaign at Market Close on June 27, 2022.

During July, several Bay Street institutions participated in the Teddy Bear Adventure, an event organized to raise funds for the Foundation’s Teddy Bear Fund. As part of the campaign, participants captured snapshots of their #TeddyBearAdventures, including activities like team lunches, bike rides, hikes, and beach outings. These photos were shared on social media platforms, encouraging donations and creating awareness about the obstacles children and youth involved in child welfare face. Thank you, Teddy Bear committee; your efforts raised an impressive $75,000 for families, children and youth supported by Native Child and Family Services of Toronto and Children’s Aid Society of Toronto.

I got involved with the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and its Teddy Bear Fund as I saw the supports it provided to children, youth, and families were grassroots and truly impactful. The organization provides families and youth access to the tools and resources to become stronger and more resilient, from summer camps, the Pape Adolescent Resource Centre to programs focused on providing parents with the necessary skills in a supportive environment. My initial draw to the organization was the higher-education scholarship program. Education is what opens the world and provides some equality in what can be a very inequitable world.

A photo of LolaMany of our incredible supporters use birthdays, bar or bat mitzvahs, graduations, weddings, and other milestone celebrations to encourage donations to Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada in lieu of gifts. For Lola’s birthday this year, she decided to help children from government care who are in need of access to sport, arts and recreational programming. “When my mom told me that some kids can’t do the things that I like to do, like soccer or swim lessons, I didn’t think that was fair. So we decided to come up with a way that I could help,” Lola said. Lola and her friends and family raised more than $1,100 through her birthday fundraiser!

 

 

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Foundation staff and their dogs take the Stand Up and Move Challenge by walking their dogs in September 2022 at a park in Toronto, Ontario.

The Foundation launched the Stand Up and Move Family Challenge as an inclusive, family-friendly alternative to the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, with which Foundation has been a charity partner for the last 15 years.

Families, community and agency partners, and others from our donor community raised $30,000. Funds raised to support various programs, from tutoring to housing support for children and youth involved in the child welfare system.

 

 

 

Something in CommonThis year, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada partnered with The Wiggles and youth from government care to release Something in Common, a children’s e-book. Exploring the different types of family structures commonly experienced by young people involved with the child welfare system, Something in Common has a powerful message at its core: that although some families may look different, they’re no less real or loving.

The book was created to raise awareness about the child welfare system and help readers learn about concepts like kinship care, foster care, group homes, and adoption – and how they can support those affected.  Each time someone downloaded Something in Common, our generous supporter AMJ Campbell donated $1 to Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada. So far, the book has been downloaded over 13,000 times!

To download your own free e-book, please visit somethingincommon.ca.

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Financial Highlights

Year ended March 31, 2023.

Fundraising Revenue in 2023 was $15,285,610, in 2022 was $16,700,252. Net Investment Income in 2023 was $617,015, in 2022 was $3,352,494. Gain on Sale of Property in 2022 was $1,660,000. Rental Income in 2023 was $120,240, in 2022 was $128,415. Total income in 2023 was $16,022,864, in 2022 was $21,841,161. Grants and Programs in 2023 was $12,567,088, in 2022 was $11,518,579. Fundraising Expenses in 2023 was $1,547,567, in 2022 was $1,295,430. Administrative Expenses in 2023 was $1,762,793, in 2022 was $1,282,444. Advocacy in 2023 was $610,954, in 2022 was $399,261. Total in 2023 was $3,921,314, in 2022 was $2,977,135. Excess of Revenue over Grants and Expenses in 2023 was $465,538, in 2022 was $7,345,447.

* Includes $700K of Gift in Kind revenue, less $1.4M direct event expenses
** Includes unrealized gains on investments. Based on market performance/subject to maket change and not available for granting.
*** Being held in trust for CAS of Toronto’s real estate purposes.

Audited financial statements can be obtained at cafdn.org/financialstatements

Charitable registration number: 108076480RR0001

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Our Donors

Donors who have made a campaign gift of $100,000+ between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2023.

$10 million +

  • In Honour of Ted and Loretta Rogers

$5 million – $9,999,999

  • Anonymous

$2 million – $4,999,999

  • AMJ Campbell
  • Balsam Foundation
  • BMO Financial Group
  • CIBC Foundation
  • Government of Canada, Youth Employment and Skills Strategy / Stratégie emploi et compétences jeunesse
  • Government of Ontario
  • HSBC Bank of Canada
  • RBC Foundation
  • The Slaight Family Foundation

$1 million – $1,999,999

  • Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
  • The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation
  • The Northpine Foundation

$500,000 – $999,999

  • BMO Capital Markets
  • Citi Foundation
  • Estate of Hugh Rodney Hanson
  • Joe Carter Classic
  • Lynn Factor and Sheldon Inwentash
  • Scotiabank
  • TD Bank Group
  • The Azrieli Foundation
  • The Mark Daniels and Andrea Weissman-Daniels Charitable Foundation
  • The Rossy Foundation

$250,000 – $499,999

  • Alamos Gold Inc.
  • Andrew W. and Christine Dunn
  • BridgeGreen Fund
  • Echo Foundation
  • Estate of Beverley J. Moorhead
  • Estate of Lynette Daphne Jones
  • Estate of Mardi Jane Falconer
  • Estate of Thomas Charles Messecar Logan
  • Finastra
  • Fred and Donna Leslie Foundation
  • Intact Financial Corporation
  • National Bank Financial Group
  • P & L Odette Charitable Foundation
  • R. Howard Webster Foundation
  • Richard and Darleen Falconer
  • Tachane Foundation Inc.
  • TELUS / TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
  • The Four Oaks Family Foundation
  • the we know foundation
  • The Winnipeg Foundation

$100,000 – $249,999

  • Aaron Zifkin
  • Adam and Allison Sinclair
  • Air Canada Foundation
  • Algonquin Capital
  • Anonymous (6)
  • Anonymous Fund at Calgary Foundation
  • Belsher Family
  • Ben Metzler and Dr. Diana Sun
  • BMO Exchange Traded Funds
  • BOLT Charitable Foundation
  • Christian and Florence Exshaw
  • Christina Kramer
  • CIBC One for Change Auction
  • Crux Capital Corporation
  • Daniel and Kathryn Barclay
  • Deborah Barrett and Jim Leech
  • Donner Canadian Foundation
  • Dottori-Attanasio Family
  • Eric Bélanger and Marie Claude Prud’Homme
  • Eric Blanchard and Olivia Holland
  • Estate of Ethel Harris
  • Fitzrovia Real Estate Inc.
  • Gordon & Cathryn Raman
  • Grant and Mona Rasmussen
  • GreenShield
  • Holiday Bike Challenge
  • In Memory of Muriel L Gorrie
  • John and Gillian McArthur
  • Kathleen O’Keefe and Mark Hilson
  • Kuldeep Billan
  • Leigh Merlo and Bill Bamber
  • Loblaw Companies Ltd.
  • Marg MacLean & Dave McCann
  • Martha and Mike Pedersen
  • McConnell Foundation
  • Medalist Capital
  • Medavie
  • Michael Bowick and Joanne Peters
  • Michael O’Sullivan
  • Mike Bowick and Joanne Peters
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Panagiota Kyriazis
  • RBC Capital Markets
  • RBC Capital Markets and RBC Wealth Management
  • Rogers Communications Inc.
  • Rory and Julie Mitz
  • Shael and Jennifer Kalef
  • Signal Hill Rocks
  • Spin Master Ltd.
  • State Street Foundation
  • Stephen Lieff
  • Teddy Bear Adventure
  • The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
  • The Gopaul Family
  • The Gordon & Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation
  • The K. Michael Edwards Family
  • The Linda Frum & Howard Sokolowski Charitable Foundation
  • The Lindy Green Family Charitable Foundation
  • The MacNaughtan Family
  • TK Foundation Fund
  • Tracy Cooper and John B. Friedrichsen
  • Vineet and Trish Malhotra

Donors who have made a cash gift of $5,000+ between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023.

$1 million +

  • In Honour of Ted and Loretta Rogers

$500,000 – $999,999

  • BMO Financial Group
  • CIBC Foundation
  • Government of Canada, Youth Employment and Skills Strategy / Stratégie emploi et compétences jeunesse
  • Government of Ontario
  • HSBC Bank Canada
  • RBC Foundation
  • The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation

$250,000 – $499,999

  • AMJ Campbell
  • Anonymous
  • Citi Foundation
  • Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
  • ECN Capital Corp.
  • Estate of Thomas Charles Messecar Logan
  • Joe Carter Classic

$100,000 – $249,999

  • Alamos Gold
  • Anonymous (2)
  • Balsam Foundation
  • BMO Capital Markets
  • BMO Exchange Traded Funds
  • BridgeGreen Fund
  • Daniel and Kathryn Barclay
  • Echo Foundation
  • Estate of Ethel Harris
  • Fred and Donna Leslie Foundation
  • GreenShield
  • Morgan Stanley
  • National Bank of Canada
  • P & L Odette Charitable Foundation
  • Scotiabank
  • Tachane Foundation Inc.
  • TD Bank Group
  • The Azrieli Foundation
  • The Sheldon Inwentash and Lynn Factor Charitable Foundation

$50,000 – $99,999

  • Algonquin Capital
  • Anonymous (2)
  • Canada Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company
  • CanCap Group Inc.
  • Dottori-Attanasio Family
  • Holiday Bike Challenge
  • Intact Financial Corporation
  • Loblaw Companies Ltd.
  • Medalist Capital
  • Ovens Family
  • Peter Gilgan Foundation
  • Pollinate Networks
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers
  • Rogers Communications Inc.
  • Spin Master
  • TD LSBB Family Office
  • Teddy Bear Adventure
  • TELUS / TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
  • The Four Oaks Family Foundation
  • The Lindy Green Family Charitable Foundation
  • The Mark Daniels and Andrea Weissman-Daniels Charitable Foundation
  • The Slaight Family Foundation
  • The Winnipeg Foundation
  • TK Foundation Fund

$25,000 – $49,999

  • Christian and Florence Exshaw
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous Fund at Calgary Foundation
  • Arup Canada Inc.
  • ATTA Elevators
  • Barbara and Dougal Macdonald
  • Ben Metzler and Dr. Diana Sun
  • Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc.
  • Burnac Produce Limited
  • Canadian Council of Public Relations Firms
  • Christina Kramer
  • CI Financial
  • CIBC One for Change Auction
  • Colliers International Group Inc.
  • Crux Capital Corporation
  • Darryl and Cassandra White
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP
  • Desjardins Group
  • Donald A. Guloien and Irene Boychuk
  • Donner Canadian Foundation
  • Equitable Bank
  • Fidelity Investments Canada ULC
  • Giorgia Anton
  • Hurley Family
  • Jack Thomas Fund at the Toronto Foundation
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
  • Martha and Mike Pedersen
  • McCall MacBain Foundation
  • Metropia
  • Michael O’Sullivan
  • Mrs. Anca Drexler & Mr. Saurabh Rastogi
  • RBC
  • Robert G. Puchniak
  • Robert Kerr Foundation
  • Sagen
  • Shael & Jennifer Kalef
  • Soroc Technology Canada Inc.
  • State Street Foundation
  • The Bay Street Children’s Foundation
  • The Canavan Family Foundation
  • The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
  • The Gopaul Family
  • The K. Michael Edwards Family
  • The Linda Frum & Howard Sokolowski Charitable Foundation
  • The Pilosof Family and RP Investment Advisors LP
  • The William Birchall Foundation
  • TSYS Canada
  • Vis Canada

$10,000 – $24,999

  • BOLT Charitable Foundation
  • AGF Investments Inc.
  • Alectra Utilities
  • Alex Prole
  • Anca Drexler and Saurabh Rastogi
  • Andrew Hoffman and Leslie Giller
  • Anonymous (2)
  • Anthony Viel
  • Ardellini Management
  • Aviva Canada Inc.
  • Aydin Zorab
  • Barry and Alison Hildred
  • Bell Canada
  • Belsher Family
  • Bill Butt and Susan Quigley
  • Carrie Cook
  • Christopher Bell
  • Christopher Liberta
  • Corus Entertainment Inc.
  • David and Debbi Arnold
  • Deborah Barrett and Jim Leech
  • Dori J. Segal
  • Elizabeth Dawe and Luke O’Connor
  • Eric Blanchard and Olivia Holland
  • Fitrovia Real Estate
  • Gordon & Cathryn Raman
  • Grant and Mona Rasmussen
  • Greenrock Real Estate Advisors
  • Griggs Family Foundation
  • HALO Fund
  • Heathwood Homes
  • Homestead Land Holdings Limited
  • Ian de Verteuil and Linda Glover
  • Janet Beadle
  • Jennifer and Ken Tanenbaum
  • John and Amanda Sherrington
  • John and Gillian McArthur
  • John J. and M. L. Meehan
  • John Mitrano
  • JVS Toronto/ Freedman Education Fund
  • Leigh Merlo and Bill Bamber
  • Manulife
  • Marg MacLean & Dave McCann
  • McIntosh Perry
  • Michael Choi
  • Michael Gibbens
  • Molly Bloom
  • Pruyn and Kelly Haskins
  • Ralph Del Duca
  • RBC Global Asset Management
  • Richard and Darleen Falconer
  • Robert and Shelley Chausse
  • Romet Limited
  • Rory and Julie Mitz
  • Ryan Voegeli
  • Sean Gilbert and Joy Polevoy
  • Sean St. John
  • Shannon Lewis
  • Sheila R. Block
  • Sheilagh and Peter Johnson
  • Signal Hill Equity Partners
  • Steven Jensen
  • TD Securities Underwriting Hope Foundation
  • The Henry White Kinnear Foundation
  • The Home Depot Canada Foundation
  • The Langar Foundation
  • The M.E.H. Foundation
  • The Tenaquip Foundation
  • Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
  • Torys LLP
  • Tutsch Family Foundation
  • UWC (Toronto) Foundation
  • Vivek Beri and Shi Chen

$5,000-$9,999

  • Alison Himel Charitable Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto
  • Amy Freedman
  • Andrea Bolger and John Green
  • Andrew and Jessica Maciel
  • Anita Bell
  • Anonymous (3)
  • Avison Young Real Estate Management Services
  • Beutel Goodman Private Client Group
  • BMW Group Financial Services Canada
  • Brad and Leigh Sumarah
  • Brian and Leanne Mergelas
  • Chris and Laura Humeniuk
  • Chris and Noella Milne
  • Damien and Lisa Steel
  • David and Kimberly Hanmer
  • Dawn Tattle Family Foundation
  • Denis & Claudia Cordick
  • Dentons Canada LLP
  • Derek Ishak
  • Dr. Beverley A. Lee
  • Eric & Estelle Ohayon
  • Eric and Rita Métivier
  • FUSE Create
  • Guillaume Lagourgue
  • Hugh and Linda Brown Educational Foundation
  • Hunt Family Foundation
  • Ian Morrison
  • Intrepid Quantity Surveying Inc.
  • James C. Johnson
  • Jane and Don Durno
  • Jeff Bowman
  • Jennifer A. Tory
  • Jhad Friesen
  • Jim Ginis
  • John Friedrichsen and Tracy Cooper
  • John R. and Maire Percy
  • Kathleen O’Keefe and Mark Hilson
  • Kim Snow
  • Kristina Depencier
  • Lagonia Family
  • Larry M. & Debrah Berman
  • Luc Mongeau & Rodney Craig
  • Marc St-Onge and Kellie Saunders
  • Marel Contractors
  • Martha Tredgett
  • Maureen & Victor Dodig and Family
  • MCAP Inc.
  • McLean Smits Family Foundation
  • Michel Fortier
  • Nadia Formigoni
  • nCino
  • Nelson De Jesus
  • Norine Rose
  • Novacap
  • Pamela and Michael Stein
  • Patrick Handreke
  • Paul Freedman
  • Paul M. and Susan Clark
  • Peter Feldberg
  • Petro-Canada
  • Pfaff Automotive
  • Phillip Chang
  • Private Giving Foundation
  • Rachna Patel
  • Robert Sedran
  • Robin Lampard and David Brady
  • Roman and Roma Dubczak
  • Sabrina M. Roy
  • Sandy Liang
  • Shareworks by Morgan Stanley
  • Sheryl and Eric Berke
  • Shonda H. Pierce and Michael Partridge
  • Siff Charitable Foundation
  • Stephen M. and Judith S. Lewis
  • Steve and Mariann Geist
  • Susan and Leonard Asper and Family
  • Terry and Lila Walsh
  • The Bickle-Wilder Foundation
  • The Chan Family
  • The Wiggles International Pty Ltd
  • Tom Muir
  • Unilock Group of Companies
  • Valerie McMurtry
  • Wayne M. Robbins and Family
  • Air Canada Foundation
  • AMJ Campbell
  • Corus Entertainment
  • Elite Island Resorts
  • Fairmont Royal York
  • National Post
  • Navigator Ltd.
  • Rogers Sports & Media
  • Spin Master Ltd.
  • The Globe & Mail
  • The Printing House
  • The Wiggles

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