choose your charity
You can choose to raise money for any Canadian registered charity as long as you have their permission. We currently work with a small number of Canadian charities and you can find their details below.
If you cannot find the charity that you would like to support listed below, you will need to provide us with a contact name and number and we will introduce the Charity Challenge concept to them so that you can raise funds for their cause.
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Name: AboutFace
Category: Children, Social welfare
Contact: Randy Pielsticker
Registered Charity: 12676 1410 RR0001
Address: 123 Edward st. Suite 1003, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1E2
Telephone: 1 800 665 3223 x23
Fax: 416 597 8494
Email: randy@aboutface.ca
Web address: http://www.aboutface.ca
Description:
AboutFace is the only charitable organization in Canada that supports individuals who are born with facial differences – such as cleft lip and palate, port wine stain, and other birthmarks. We also help individuals who acquire differences through trauma - fire, car accidents, or health – acne, cancer, or stroke. We promote a culture of acceptance within communities by offering educational and awareness programs at schools, work places and professional forums especially in the health care sector.
Name: Africa's Children-Africa's Future (AC-AF)
Category: Children, International aid
Contact: Bridget Relyea
Registered Charity: 845536291RR0001
Address: 588 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON , M5V 1Y9
Telephone: +1.416.203.3715
Fax: +1.416.628.1505
Email: info@ac-af.com
Web address: http://www.ac-af.com
Description:
AC-AF commits to build, strengthen and support community resources to provide sustainable solutions to the orphan crisis by improving and protecting the well-being and rights of the most vulnerable children. Our holistic approach includes the world's first known microcredit loans for people under the age of 18. We also have a unique AIDS education program globally for children and youth, integrating the arts.
Name: ALS Ontario
Category: Health & Medical
Contact: Maisie Leong
Registered Charity: 131820938RR0001
Address: 402-3100, Steeles Ave E., Markham, ON, L4R 8T3
Telephone: 905 248 2101 ext. 302
Fax: 905 248 5620
Email: maisie@alsont.ca
Web address: http://www.alsont.ca
Description:
ALS Ontario is committed to making each and every moment matter for those living with an ALS diagnosis. ALS Ontario provides equipment and support programs for those living with ALS, a paralyzing, fatal neuromuscular disease. ALS Ontario is a passionate advocate for all those impacted by the disease and seeks to ensure that each person receives the care, counsel, support, education, services and equipment that they require to live each moment with dignity and independence. ALS Ontario will partner with others to continue the search for a cause, treatment and cure for this devastating disease. Help us help them - www.facebook.com/alsontario
Name: Autism Ontario
Category: Disability, Children
Contact: Kristen Mayne
Registered Charity: 119248789RR0001
Address: 1179 King St. W., Suite 004, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C5
Telephone: 1-800-472-7789 ext 232
Fax: 416-246-9417
Email: kristen@autismontario.com
Web address: http://www.autismontario.com
Description:
Autism Ontario and it's 28 Chapters provide local supports and services to families and their children. With key focuses on advocacy, research and public awareness, Autism Ontario is the leading source of autism information in Ontario.
Name: BC SPCA
Category: Animals
Contact: Hannah Smith
Registered Charity: 11881 9036 RR 0001
Address: BS PCA, 1245 E 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1R1
Telephone: 604-709-4651
Fax: 604-681-7022
Email: hsmith@spca.bc.ca
Web address: http://www.spca.bc.ca
Description:
The BC SPCA is committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Our programs include providing shelter, adoption services and medical care for injured, abused and abandoned animals in addition to educating the public and investigating cruelty cases.
Name: Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver
Category: Social welfare, Children
Contact: Daniela Stockfleth-Menis
Registered Charity: 106793722RR0001
Address: 102-1193 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3C9
Telephone: 6048762447 x249
Fax: 6048762446
Email: dsmenis@bbgvf.com
Web address: http://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com
Description:
We are a registered charity and community-based organization that has been operating in the Lower Mainland since 1957. We offer friendship-based mentoring programs for at-risk children between the ages of 7 and 14 and provide volunteer opportunities for men and women.
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Name: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Category: Health & Medical
Contact: Danielle Woodhouse
Registered Charity: 12799 3608 RR0001
Address:
Telephone: 1-416-263-7921
Fax:
Email: dwoodhouse@cbcf.org
Web address: http://www.cbcf.org
Description:
As Canada's leading national volunteer-led organization dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation works collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for relevant, innovative research, meaningful education, awareness programs, early diagnosis, effective treatment and a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer.
Name: Canadian Cancer Society
Category: Health & Medical
Contact: Susie Morphet
Registered Charity: 118829803RR0006
Address: 500-55 St Clair Ave West, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2Y7
Telephone: 416-323-7147
Fax:
Email: smorphet@ontario.cancer.ca
Web address: http://www.cancer.ca
Description:
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life for those living with cancer.
Name: Canadian Diabetes Association
Category: Health & Medical
Contact:
Registered Charity: 11883 0744 RR0001
Address: 1400 - 522 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M9C 4B1
Telephone:
Fax:
Web address: http://www.diabetes.ca
Description:
Across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. We are supported in our efforts by a community-based network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers and partners.
Name: Canadian Feed The Children
Category: Children, International aid
Contact: David Goulet
Registered Charity: 11883 0983 RR0001
Address: 174 Bartley Drive , Toronto, Ontario, M4A 1E1
Telephone: 416 757-1220
Fax:
Email: dgoulet@canadianfeedthechildren.ca
Web address: http://www.CanadianFeedTheChildren.ca
Description:
Canadian Feed The Children envisions a world where children thrive free of poverty. Working with local partners, we fund sustainable nutrition, health, education and livelihood programs that build self-sufficiency and hope for children, families and communities in Canada, Ethiopia, Uganda, Ghana, Bolivia and Haiti.
Name: Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR)
Category: Health & Medical, Education
Contact: Laura Graham
Registered Charity: 11883 1437 RR0001
Address: 165 University Avenue, Suite 710, Toronto , ON, M5H 3B8
Telephone: 416-361-6281
Fax:
Email: lgraham@canfar.com
Web address: http://www.canfar.com
Description:
The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) is Canada's only independent charitable foundation dedicated to eliminating HIV and AIDS through research. CANFAR has awarded close to $18 million to HIV and AIDS research projects and its awareness campaign educates more than 1.25 million students every year at more than 2,500 colleges, universities, junior and high schools nation-wide.
Name: Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin
Category: Health & Medical, Homelessness
Contact: Sue Bruneau
Registered Charity: 10686 3939 RR0001
Address: 111 Elm Street,, Suite 100, Sudbury, ON, P3C 1T3
Telephone: 705-675-7252
Fax: 705-675-7247
Email: info@cmha-sm.on.ca
Web address: http://www.cmha-sm.on.ca
Description:
CMHA is a nation-wide, voluntary organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. CMHA accomplishes this mission through service, education, advocacy and research. CMHA's vision is "Mentally healthy people in a healthy society."
Name: Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch
Category: Health & Medical
Contact: Ryan Lindsay
Registered Charity: 89344 9884 RR0001
Address:
Telephone: 1-416-789-7957 x 309
Fax:
Email: rlindsay@cmha-toronto.net
Web address: http://toronto.cmha.ca/
Description:
CMHA is a nation-wide, voluntary organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. CMHA accomplishes this mission through service, education, advocacy and research. CMHA's vision is "Mentally healthy people in a healthy society."
Name: Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Category: Environment
Contact: Vicki DiMillo
Registered Charity: 10686 5272 RR0001
Address: 506-250 City Centre Avenue
Telephone: 613-569-7226 ext 229
Fax:
Email: vdimillo@cpaws.org
Web address: http://cpaws.org
Description:
CPAWS is Canada’s voice for wilderness. Since 1963 we’ve led in creating over two-thirds of Canada’s protected areas. That amounts to about half a million square kilometres – an area bigger than the entire Yukon Territory! Our vision is that Canada will protect at least half of our public land and water. As a national charity with 13 chapters, 40,000 supporters and hundreds of volunteers, CPAWS works collaboratively with governments, local communities, industry and indigenous peoples to protect our country’s amazing natural places. We’re also on guard to ensure that our parks are managed to protect the nature within them.
Name: Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
Category: Health & Medical
Contact: Barbara Kennedy
Registered Charity: 12433 9151 RR0001
Address: 901 Lawrence Ave. West, Suite 306 , Toronto, ON , M6A 1C3
Telephone: 416-730-8299
Fax:
Email: bkennedy@cardiachealth.ca
Web address: http://www.cardiachealth.ca
Description:
The Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting cardiac rehabilitation and the advocacy of prevention and education across Canada. Since 1965, $10.5 Million has been raised nationally for facilities, scholarships and research, patient and public awareness, professional education and medical equipment.
Name: Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta
Category: Children, Disability
Contact: Joanne Dorn
Registered Charity: 118848654RR0001
Address: 12001 - 44 Street, SE Calgary, AB, T2Z 4G9
Telephone: 403-219-3603
Fax: 403-543-1168
Email: jdorn@cpalberta.com
Web address: http://www.cpalberta.com
Description:
The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta makes a difference by enriching and supporting the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Through our programs and services and collaborations, we advocate and promote awareness, acceptance and understanding for persons with disabilities to live, learn and work in the community.
Name: Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
Category: Disability, Health & Medical
Contact: Feri Dehdar
Registered Charity: 106904204RR0001
Address: #801 409 Granville St, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2
Telephone: 604-408-9484
Fax:
Email: feri@bccerebralpalsy.com
Web address: http://www.bccerebralpalsy.com
Description:
To assist people with Cerebral Palsy in reaching their maximum potential as equals in a diverse society.
Name: CMHA BC
Category: Health & Medical
Contact: Kim Findlay
Registered Charity: 8844 1995 RR0001
Address: 1200 - 1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V6
Telephone: 604-688-3234 ext 232
Fax: 604-688-3236
Email: kim.findlay@cmha.bc.ca
Web address: http://www.cmha.bc.ca
Description:
Our vision: Mentally healthy people in a healthy society. As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience and support recovery from mental illness. Our mandate and scope in BC is to address mental health, substance use, and addictive behaviours. Working with the 19 BC branches serving over 100 communities we are able to provide support to more than 80,000 BC residents each year.
Name: David Suzuki Foundation
Category: Environment, Animals
Contact: Kathrin Majic
Registered Charity: BN 127756716RR0001
Address: 101 - 179 John Street, Toronto, ON , M5T 1X4
Telephone: 416-348-9885 EXT. 1570
Fax:
Email: kmajic@davidsuzuki.org
Web address: http://www.DavidSuzuki.org
Description:
The David Suzuki Foundation works to protect the diversity of nature and our quality of life, now and for the future. Our programs help Canadians reduce the effects of climate change, protect endangered species and their habitats, and keep toxics out of our ecosystems.
Name: Evergreen
Category: Environment, Children
Contact: Jaime Klein
Registered Charity: 131815763 RR0001
Address: 550 Bayview Ave., Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M4W 3X8
Telephone: 416-596-1495 x319
Fax:
Email: jklein@evergreen.ca
Web address: http://www.evergreen.ca/en/index.sn
Description:
At Evergreen, we believe we can solve today’s critical environmental challenges by bringing diverse groups of people together, inspiring them with ideas and engaging them to take action. And we believe it will be in the world’s cities that these challenges must be met.
By convening environmental innovators, city builders and researchers at the forefront of the emerging green economy, and engaging Canadians to be part of the conversation and solution, Evergreen is helping to create sustainable cities.
At Evergreen Brick Works, our global showcase for green design and innovation, we are actively exploring and showcasing the leading-edge ideas, technologies and solutions for urban sustainability.
Name: Free The Children
Category: Children, International aid
Contact: Casey Ng
Registered Charity: 88657 8095 RR0001
Address: 233 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario, L1R 3A2
Telephone: 416-925-5894 x288
Fax:
Email: casey@freethechildren.com
Web address: http://freethechildren.com
Description:
Free The Children is an international charity and educational partner, with more than 1.7 million youth involved in innovative education and development programs worldwide. Our holistic and sustainable community development model is designed to break the cycle of poverty, while domestically, we work to empower young people to become active global citizens.
Name: Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF)
Category: Health & Medical
Contact: Lara Fellman
Registered Charity: 10747-2839-RR0001
Address: 2300 Yonge Street, , Suite 1300 PO Box 2414, Toronto, Ontario , M4P 1E4
Telephone: 416-489-7111 ext. 454
Fax:
Email: lfellman@hsf.on.ca
Web address: http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Description:
Heart disease and stroke take 1 in 3 Canadians before their time and it is the #1 killer of women. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is dedicated to helping Canadians live the longer, fuller lives they deserve. It is the only not-for-profit organization solely committed to funding research into heart disease and stroke. The Foundation funds critical life-giving research, promotes healthy living and advocates to the government for more access to healthy food and physical activity.
Name: Help Lesotho
Category: Education, Children
Contact: Kate Herweyer
Registered Charity: 822468470RR0001
Address: 610 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1S 4E6
Telephone: 6133695868
Fax:
Email: kate@helplesotho.org
Web address: http://helplesotho.org
Description:
Help Lesotho empowers vulnerable children, youth and grandmothers through its education, leadership development and psychosocial support programs and partnerships. Help Lesotho is committed to gender equity and the alleviation of HIV/AIDS and poverty in Lesotho.
Name: imagine1day
Category: Education, International aid
Contact: Michelle Lazar
Registered Charity: 83589 5475 RR0001
Address: 2 - 2108 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6K 1N6
Telephone: 1-866-923-7238
Fax:
Email: mlazar@imagine1day.org
Web address: http://www.imagine1day.org
Description:
imagine1day is a growing, global community of people making passionate contributions to ensure every child in Ethiopia receives a quality education. Our goal: All Ethiopians have access to quality education funded free of foreign aid by 2030.
Name: Make-A-Wish ® Canada
Category: Children
Contact: Allison Girardin
Registered Charity: 89526 9173 RR0001
Address: 520-4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, M2P 2A9
Telephone: 416.224.9474 ext. 106
Fax:
Email: allison.girardin@makeawish.ca
Web address: http://www.makeawish.ca
Description:
The mission of Make-A-Wish® Canada is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Make-A-Wish® Canada is a part of the largest wish-granting organization in the world and can be found in over 36 countries on five continents. With the help of generous donors and over 30,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted more than 280,000 wishes worldwide since inception. Along with the national office, seven regional chapters grant magical wishes to children in need across Canada.
Name: March of Dimes Canada
Category: Disability, Social welfare
Contact: Linda Yielding
Registered Charity: 87958 5214 RR0001
Address: 10 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, Ontario , M4H 1A4
Telephone: 1-800-263-3463 x7290
Fax:
Email: lyielding@marchofdimes.ca
Web address: http://www.marchofdimes.ca
Description:
For 60 years, March of Dimes Canada has been on the forefront of the disability movement. Every year, March of Dimes Canada provides programs and services to over 50,000 children and adults with disabilities across the country. We provide One Stop: Opportunities for Independence.
Name: MS Society
Category: Health & Medical
Contact: Brian Lim
Registered Charity: 10774 6174 RR0004
Address: 175 Bloor Street East, Suite 700, North Tower, Toronto, M4W 3R8
Telephone: 416-922-6600
Fax:
Email: brian.lim@mssociety.ca
Web address: http://www.mssociety.ca
Description:
The mission of the MS Society is to be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
Name: Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Category: Disability, Health & Medical
Contact: Mercedes Ordono
Registered Charity: 10775 5837 RR 0001
Address: 2345 Yonge St. Suite 900, Toronto, ON, M4P 2E5
Telephone: 1-866-MUSCLE-8
Fax:
Email: mercedes.ordono@muscle.ca
Web address: http://www.muscle.ca
Description:
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of more than 50,000 Canadians affected by over 150 types of neuromuscular disorders. Our vision is to find a cure for neuromuscular disorders in our lifetime. Until then, our mission is to enhance the lives of those with neuromuscular disorders by providing support and resources and funding research towards a cure.
Name: Nature Conservancy of Canada
Category: Environment, Animals
Contact: Julie Wood
Registered Charity: 11924 6544 RR0001
Address: 36 Eglinton West, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1A1
Telephone: 1 416 932 3203
Fax: 1 416 932 3208
Email: supporter.services@natureconservancy.ca
Web address: http://www.natureconservancy.ca
Description:
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962 NCC and its partners have helped to protect more than 2.6 million acres (1 million hectares), coast to coast. To learn more visit: www.natureconservancy.ca
Name: Opportunity International Canada
Category: International aid, Children
Contact: Doris Olafsen
Registered Charity: 87751 6385 RR0001
Address: 10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 701, Toronoto, Ontario, M9C 6H7
Telephone: 1-877-867-2448
Fax:
Email: info@opportunityinternational.ca
Web address: http://www.opportunityinternational.ca
Description:
Opportunity International provides access to savings, small business loans, insurance and training to over 2.5 million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world. Clients in more than 20 countries use these financial services to start or expand a business, provide for their families, create jobs for their neighbours and build a safety net for the future.
