Registered Charity #118803667RR0001
CENTRE FOR GRIEF & HEALING
Bereaved Families of Ontario -
Halton / Peel
Employee Giving
Your support for Bereaved Families of Ontario – Halton/Peel helps change everything for people who are grieving. Matching gifts and workplace giving programs are two ways to increase the impact of your donation to BFO-Halton/Peel. Matching gift programs will double or even triple the impact of your personal contribution.
Find out if your employer ‘matches donations’ and double the impact of your gift! Start by contacting your company’s HR department to discuss their willingness to participate in any of the following ‘workplace giving’ campaigns. Your HR will also have easy access to the forms you need to fill out.
Payroll Giving
The donation that you choose to make to BFO-Halton/Peel is taken directly from your paycheque before income tax is deducted. This guaranties that we will continue to get a regular income, and your donation goes further and it costs you less.
Matching Gifts
The most common way businesses support their employees' generosity is through a matching gift 1:1 program. Through these programs, a company will agree to match its employees' donation to BFO-Halton/Peel dollar: dollar, and instantly doubling your donation!
Fundraising Matching Giving
When you complete your fundraising event, like a marathon, walkathon golf tournament, or any other type of fundraising event, ask your employer to match dollar :dollar the money that you raised through a Fundraising Matching Giving 1:1 matching ratio.
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If you or your company have any questions about our Matching Gifts program, please contact Allison at fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
1. HOW DOES MY DONATION HELP?
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BFO-Halton/Peel is proud to be able to offer our services free of charge. We have seen a 470% increased demand for our services since 2020 and this continues to grow daily. Your donation will directly help us meet this demand.
2. IS THIS DONATION SECURE?
Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.
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3. HOW ELSE CAN I MAKE A DONATION?
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The Centre for Grief and Healing BFO-Halton/Peel accepts donations via cheque, credit cards or debit through our CanadaHelps portal.
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For any questions regarding making a donation please email, Allison Nephew at fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca
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