Registered Charity #118803667RR0001
GIVE TODAY
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We are a proud, local charitable organization that offers hundreds of group and one-to-one sessions each year for children, teens, and adults coping with the death of someone in their life. We rely heavily on the generous donations of our community to continue providing these vital supports. Your donation will help fund our free grief support groups and one-to-one sessions, fostering hope and healing for those navigating profound loss.
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10 Meaningful Ways to Make a Difference
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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 safer, compassionate, and nurturing environment. *Please email fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca for in-kind donations.
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Cheques and E-Transfer Payments
If you wish to donate via cheque to us, it can be made payable to:
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Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel
610-33 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5B 2N5
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E-transfers can be emailed to finance@bereavedfamilies.ca. Please email Kelly (she/her) if you have any questions.
Our Impact: See Your Support in Action
Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of those we support. Each year, we publish our Annual Report to share the impact of your donations, our financial transparency, and the ways we are growing to meet the needs of our community. Explore our latest reports to see how your support is changing lives.
Our Growth, Thanks to You
We rely on the generosity of funders, individuals, and foundations to sustain our charity and ensure our programs remain accessible to those who need them.
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Over the past five years, we have experienced significant growth, both in the demand for our services and in our ability to meet the needs of grieving children, teens, and adults. Since 2020, our programs have expanded, reaching more people than ever and continuing to break the stigma surrounding grief. This growth has only been possible because of your support.
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The impact of your generosity in 2024 (compared to 2020):
In 2020, we facilitated 331 one-to-one peer support sessions.
In 2024, we facilitated 690+ one-to-one peer support sessions. 496 new members joined us in 2024.
In 2021, 1,919 individuals were reached through 5+ events, workshops, and social media initiatives.
In 2024, we facilitated 16 different events and workshops, reaching over 2,000 community members.
In 2020, we provided 71 groups, welcoming 434 total group visits.
In 2024, we provided 220+ groups, welcoming 1,150 total group visits.
Why We Remember: Voices from Our Community
Help Us Continue This Work
Give the gift of hope, today.
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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We accept donations via cheque and credit cards or debit through our CanadaHelps portal.
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For any questions regarding making a donation, please email Kelly at fundraising@bereavedfamilies.ca
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