The Sunshine Foundation of Canada has a vision of true accessibility and inclusion for all young people living with severe physical disabilities. We dream of a time when they no longer define themselves by their limitations, but as individuals, each with a unique life purpose. The time is now to take steps to level the playing field so that everyone has their own chance to shine.
It is only with your support that we can achieve this together. Here are the many ways you can help:
- Give a One-Time Gift
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You can make a donation to Sunshine four ways:
1. Donate online using our donation form
2. Call our office at 519-642-0990
3. Mail your donation to 21-1100 Dearness Drive, London ON, N6E 1N9
4. Submit an e-transfer or direct deposit. Please call 519-642-0990 first to ensure your gift is receipted correctly - Make a Monthly Gift
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Make an impact month after month. There are many benefits for both you and Sunshine.
Benefits for you: monthly giving is convenient, flexible, and affordable. No need to remember to make your annual gift!
Benefits for Sunshine: monthly giving is more predictable, more efficient, and helps us spend less on printing and postage, in turn fulling more Sunshine Dreams.
Sunshine processes monthly gifts from your credit card or bank account on the 15th of each month. You will be provided one consolidated tax receipt for the previous year's donations the following February. You can change, pause, or cancel your monthly gift by contacting us at least five business days before your next donation. To start a monthly gift, select the "Make this a recurring gift" button on our online donation form.
- Give in Tribute
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Celebrate your loved ones with a gift to Sunshine in their honour or memory. Gifts can be made in honour of birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, retirements, etc. Or make a gift in memory of a loved one who has passed away. If you choose, your loved ones or their next of kin can be notified of your tribute gift. Our donation form allows you to request this.
Planning a party or organizing a group gift? Use ECHOage to send invites and ask guests to contribute in support of Sunshine.
- Build your Dream Legacy
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Legacy giving ensures that many young people will live their dreams for years into the future, allowing you to make a lasting impact in your community while optimizing tax and other financial benefits. Professional advice from your lawyer, accountant, or financial advisor will help determine the best option for you.
Did you know you can support Sunshine with a gift in your Will, while still supporting those you love? Sunshine is pleased to be a partner in the Will Power campaign, a national public education campaign designed to inspire Canadians to think differently about charitable giving and empower them to create positive change through their Wills. For additional information and sample Will wording, please review our Legacy Giving brochure.
If you have chosen to leave a gift in your Will to Sunshine, please let us know. We would love to thank you personally and share the impact your gift will have.
- Donate Securities
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Donating securities is one of the most tax-efficient ways to make a charitable donation. Reduce the capital gains tax, get a larger tax receipt at full market value, and easily make a bigger impact by donating securities (stocks, bonds, GICs) directly to Sunshine. Please contact your financial advisor to ensure this is the right option for you and work with them to complete and submit our Gift of Securities form.
- Donate Cryptocurrency
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There are two ways to donate your cryptocurrency to Sunshine:
1. Sunshine is not yet equipped to receive donations of cryptocurrency directly, but you can first convert your cryptocurrency into Canadian dollars, which can then be donated to Sunshine as a one-time cash gift.
2. Alternatively, you may consider donating your cryptocurrency to Sunshine through CanadaHelps. - Donate your Used Vehicle
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Sunshine is pleased to partner with Car Heaven, the only national charitable vehicle recycling program using authorized Automotive Recyclers of Canada members who follow a strict code of practice. Review their website, complete their online form, and choose Sunshine as your charitable recipient to make your donation. You will receive a charitable tax receipt for your gift.
- Become a Partner
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Join our network of businesses and organizations across the country and learn how giving to Sunshine can help support your corporate philanthropy goals. Learn more.
Please review our Gift Acceptance Policy for further information about the types of gifts Sunshine accepts.
For more information, contact:
Brittany Kosir
Manager, Foundation and Individual Giving
519-642-0990 x 224
brittany [dot] kosir [at] sunshine [dot] ca
