Registered Charity #118803667RR0001
CENTRE FOR GRIEF & HEALING
Bereaved Families of Ontario -
Halton / Peel
GIVE TODAY
We are a proud and local charitable organization that relies heavily on the kind donations from our community. Help us help the community today.
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GIVE ONLINE
Every dollar you donate goes directly to providing services for grieving children, teens, and adults. Your contributions help find understanding, support, and connection in a safe, warm, and nurturing environment.
*Please email fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca for
in-kind donations.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at the Centre for Grief & Healing. We know that people helping people is the best way to help each other heal. Be a part of a movement making a real difference in our community.
GIVE IN MEMORY
Giving in memory is a touching way to celebrate the life of someone special. Remember someone today by making a donation in their name. Acknowledgment cards or emails can be sent notifying an individual of your contribution.
EMPLOYEE GIVING
Your support for Bereaved Families of Ontario – Halton/Peel helps change everything for people who are grieving. And your gift will go even further if your company or organization has a ‘Matching Gift Program’.
CORPORATE GIVING
BFO-Halton/Peel works side-by-side with our corporate partners, we seek to develop shared-value partnerships, compelling marketing initiatives and immersive, employee engagement opportunities
PLANNED GIVING
A charitable bequests allow you to make a donation to Bereaved Families of Ontario-Halton/Peel that is mutually beneficial. For more information please email fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca
GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE
We rely on our funders, individuals, and foundations to support our humble Charity.
Our programs are essential. It is because of your generosity that we are able to continue to have an enduring impact on children, teens, and adults, and to dispel the stigma of grief. We have seen a 470% increased demand for our services since 2020 and this continues to grow daily.
What our supporters made possible in 2021:
In 2020, we provided 331 individuals with one-to-one peer support sessions. A total of 626 sessions were facilitated.
In 2021, we provided 1,048 individuals with one-to-one peer support sessions. A total of 1,423 sessions were facilitated. 433 new members joined us in 2021.
In 2020, we provided group support to 434 group participants.
In 2021, we provided 190 groups to 966 group participants.
We participated in Health & Wellness education and grief workshops across Halton and Peel bringing awareness to issues surrounding grief and bereavement. 1,919 individuals were supported through varying events, workshops, and social media initiatives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
1. HOW DOES MY DONATION HELP?
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.
3. HOW ELSE CAN I MAKE A DONATION?
The Centre for Grief and Healing BFO-Halton/Peel accepts donations via cheque, credit cards or debit through our CanadaHelps portal.
For any questions regarding making a donation please email, Allison Nephew at fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca