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Bids of Hope: Online Silent Auction

February 17–27, 2026

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The Centre for Grief and Healing (Bereaved Families of Ontario – Halton/Peel) was proud to launch Bids of Hope, an online silent auction created in partnership with Bereaved Families of Ontario – Toronto.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, donors, and bidders, Bids of Hope raised approximately $7,000 in gross revenue in support of free, compassionate grief support programs across Halton, Peel, and Toronto.

 

The auction featured more than 80 donated items and experiences, generously contributed by local businesses, community partners, and supporters. Community members came together to bid on a wide range of items — from wellness and fitness passes to creative experiences and unique gifts — all while supporting accessible grief care.

Supporting Grief Care in Our Community

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Funds raised through Bids of Hope directly support our free grief services, including workshops, grief support groups, and one-to-one peer support sessions. These programs are offered at no cost and are made possible through donations and community partnerships.

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Every contribution makes a meaningful impact. For example:

  • A $35 item helps provide one one-to-one grief support session
     

  • A $125 item helps fund an entire grief support group for up to 12 participants
     

  • A $468 item helps train a volunteer facilitator, extending support to many others over time

Thank You To Our Generous Donors​

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Bids of Hope would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of the businesses and individuals who donated items, services, and experiences to the auction.Your support helps ensure that grief support remains accessible, compassionate, and free of charge for those navigating loss.

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We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated, bid, shared the auction, and helped spread the word. Your generosity helps bring hope, comfort, and connection to those who need it most.

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If you have any questions about Bids of Hope, please contact our Fundraising Manager at fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca 

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ABOUT US

The Centre for Grief and Healing

(also known as Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel) is a local, registered charitable organization offering compassion and care for individuals coping with the death of someone in their life.  

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CONTACT

T: 905-848-4337

 

A: 610-33 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, ON L5B 2N5

 

E: info@bereavedfamilies.ca​​​​​​​​​​

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The Centre for Grief and Healing (also known as Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel) is a local, registered charitable organization that relies on donations to sustain our programs. Make a donation today!

Registered Charity #118803667RR0001

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge the land on which we gather, and where the Centre for Grief and Healing (BFO-H/P) operates. This land has been and is still inhabited by many Indigenous Peoples since the last Ice Age which was 13,000 years ago. In particular, we acknowledge the territory of the Anishinabek-Ojibway/Chippewa, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The land that is home to the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people. We are grateful to now be on the land that is the land of Indigenous Peoples since time began.

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The land we are presently on is under the stewardship of the Mississaugas of the Credit, who are the signatories of the treaty and holders of the area. We recognize that the land we are on was taken away through colonization, oppression, and expropriation. In the hopes for a better future and building relationships, we recognize, require, and honour what is in the truth and reconciliation report and the calls to action. We acknowledge and are grateful for having the privilege of being where we are, for this land, and for the Indigenous Peoples who have and continue to inhabit this land.

 

This Land Acknowledgment was created in collaboration with Indigenous Elder, Cat Criger. 

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