Financial Donations
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97¢ of every dollar donated is used to directly assist over 30,000 people in need in the GTA each year.
Thank you for your support of our programs and services. Your donation assists neighbours with immediate needs including food insecurity, clothing and furniture; and supports our longer term programs and services.
Turning Concern into Action
Society Vincentian volunteers and staff assist persons in need in the GTA. Immediate and impactful help through a variety of programs and services, together, we are making a difference.
Ways to Donate
At the back of most Catholic churches there is a Saint Vincent de Paul collection box. It is generally held at the door after each mass by a member of the Society. When parishioners drop a donation into the box at mass, they support the efforts of the members to serve persons in need in their area. A small portion of these funds may also support our Special Works, serving persons in need across the Toronto area.
Those clothes that are still in good shape but are no longer worn will be greatly appreciated by a mother, father or child in need. Gently used goods are often collected at the church in Bundle Weekend events. They may also be dropped off at any of our Stores or at Central Office.
There are many occasions for which a donation to help persons in need would be very appropriate. Some examples are:
- Christmas – Giving a donation to the Society in place of one of the family presents.
- In Memoriam – honoring the memory of a family member or special friend on the anniversary of their death.
- In lieu of flowers – many who have lost someone are grateful that some choose to donate to a worthy charity.
Some donors may wish their gift to the Society to be in the form of a Planned Gift. These may be made in the form of an annuity, a bequest by will, an insurance policy, a trust or gift of capital property. These have the benefit of providing an income tax receipt to the donor while maximizing the amount of benefit to the charity.
Contact our Central Council office for more information at info@svdptoronto.org.
Some members and others who wish to support our efforts in a significant way choose to remember the Society in their will. Funds received through bequests are very important to the success of our Children’s Camp and our other Special Works. Your estate will receive a tax receipt for the full amount of your gift.
For information about this, contact the Executive Director at info@svdptoronto.org.
You can substantially reduce the amount of tax owed on your capital gains by donating the securities directly to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toronto Central Council. You will receive immediate tax benefits because your donation receipt is issued for the fair market value of the securities being donated.
Contact us at info@svdptoronto.org for further information.
Employers will, upon request, make regular deductions from your pay cheque for the United Way. You can ask that these donations be redirected from United Way to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Greater Toronto Central Council.
It is possible to maximize the size of your gift by designating the Society as a beneficiary of life insurance policy. Payments of life insurance premiums are considered to be a charitable donation and are eligible for a tax receipt.
This provides the donor with a lifetime, guaranteed income in exchange for a sizable gift. There are several ways to structure this donation. With this gift it is possible to receive the same after tax amount for the rest of your life.
A contribution to the Society to celebrate or honour a special event. A notice will be sent to the honoree.
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Donations can be made through Canada Helps.
Every dollar helps.
Working together, we serve our Neighbours in Need, in your local community, and across the GTA. Through Canada Helps you can donate once, monthly, give a charitable gift or securities, and receive a charitable tax receipt instantly, or a summary receipt at the end of the year.
