Your Fall 2023 newsletter
Dear supporter,
It's been a busy few months at Children's Aid Foundation of Canada as we've celebrated exciting new partnerships and announced the 2023-2024 Young People's Advisory Council, which is made up of young leaders who share their lived experience, professional expertise and wisdom to guide us on how to best meet the needs of the children and youth we serve.
In this edition of our newsletter, you'll learn more about a couple of our exciting events that took place this year, and read about how you can help us have our most impactful year of fundraising yet - all to support children, youth and families involved in child welfare.
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How will you help children and youth this holiday season?
There are so many ways you can get involved to support kids and families involved in child welfare this holiday season. You can start a fundraiser with your colleagues or friends, send a meaningful gift or get active in our Holiday Bike Challenge from November 27 to December 3! We've compiled 5 ways you can help support children, youth and families this festive season. Check them out!
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Another amazing Stand Up for Kids Night
September 13's Stand Up for Kids Night honoured the academic achievements of the young people we support. Over 300 scholarships were presented to students for the 2023-24 academic year. "I want to acknowledge each youth in care across Canada and their stories because every one of them is unique, but so often they go unheard. The Foundation helps give us a voice," says Tiago, this year's valedicotorian speaker. Thank you to The Globe & Mail and CIBC for their support of this event.
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Meet the teddy bear who travelled 20,000 KM this summer
This summer, Theo embarked on a journey across Canada to celebrate our partner AMJ’s $2 million dollar pledge to the Foundation. Theo visited AMJ employees across the country to see how they help children and youth in or from child welfare - from packing and delivering comfort kits for children entering care to raising funds that help children and youth thrive. His last stop was in October to celebrate AMJ's Move Month, which happens annually in support of the Foundation.
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Helping children and youth every day of the year
"Supporting children, youth and families involved in child welfare is a cause that is incredibly meaningful to us," says Kathryn and Dan Barclay (Children's Aid Foundation of Canada's Board Chair). That's why they've agreed to MATCH the first 12 months of donations for new monthly donors to the Foundation. By signing up, you can show children and youth involved in child welfare that you believe that they’re worth investing in.
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Test your knowledge about Wills
Most people don’t know the power and potential of their Will. Take this 5 minute quiz to find out what your Will can do to support children, youth and families. Interested in learning more about legacy giving? Visit our website.
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The 37th annual Foundation Gala - Teddy Bear Affair was a huge success!
On November 4, we hosted our annual Children's Aid Foundation of Canada Gala in collaboration with The Indigenous Spirit Fund at the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. This year, more than $1.83 million was raised to support children, youth and families involved in child welfare, with a portion going to The Indigenous Spirit Fund.
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Thank you to our Sponsors for their support at this year's Gala!
- Patron: BMO, National Bank
- Gold: AMJ Campbell, Desjardins, RBC, The Slaight Family Foundation
- Silver: Birch Hill Equity Partners, CI Financial, ECN Capital, Generation Capital, Peter Gilgan Foundation, Sagen, TMX Shorcan, Sienna Senior Living, State, TD
- Bronze: AON, AtkinsRéalis, Definity Insurance Company, Delaney Family Foundation, Deloitte, Element Fleet Management, Fasken, Hansell McLaughlin Advisory Group, HSBC Bank Canada, JP Morgan, Maple Leaf Foods, McCarthy Tétrault, Morgan Stanley, Navigator, OMERS, Scotiabank.
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Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is our country's leading charity dedicated to standing up for children and families involved in the child welfare system and standing alongside youth with lived experience. We raise and grant funds and deliver a wide range of high-impact programs and services in partnership with 104 child- and youth-serving agencies across the country. Last year, we supported over 15,000 at-risk children, youth and families and will continue to help thousands more this year.
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Children's Aid Foundation of Canada
25 Spadina Road
Toronto, ON M5R 2S9 Canada
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