Giving
to St. John the Compassionate Mission
St. John's provides meals, support and a wide range of programs
to marginalized and vulnerable individuals, in a community
setting. We also operate a wholesale bakery and thrift shop
to provide dignity, work experience and training for men and
women, many of whom are homeless or on social assistance.
We
rely upon the generosity of our caring supporters to provide
these vital services.
There are so many ways you can give to St. John the Compassionate
Mission. This section of our Web site outlines some of the
ways you can help.
The Compassionate Society
St. John’s is grateful for the tremendous support we receive
from donors at all levels. Every gift makes a difference in the
lives of the people who visit the Mission.
You become a member of The Compassionate Society with your gift
of $1,000 or more. In appreciation of your gift, we will send you
our newsletter, providing information on our activities, celebrations,
needs, hopes and dreams for the future.
We invite you to join this group of generous individuals, corporations
and foundations who provide a strong base of support to St. John
the Compassionate Mission.
Continuing Friends Monthly Giving
Program
Our Continuing Friends monthly giving program helps sustain the
operations, programs and services offered at the Mission.
You can donate through our Continuing Friends program on a monthly
basis for less than the cost of a cup of coffee per day, or a weekly
night out at the movies. Your monthly donation can be conveniently
charged to your credit card. Your gift will continue to ensure that
all are provided for at St. John’s.
Memorial Fund
Funeral and cemetery expenses are beyond the means of many in our
community. It can be heartbreaking to be without the financial resources
to honour a loved one with a permanent grave-marker.
In 2005, the Advisory Board started a fund to cover the cost of
grave-markers. Several people in our community are in the process
of getting markers for their loved ones’ graves through this
effort. A gift to the Memorial Fund is a gift of great kindness.
Corporate Matching Program
Many companies have a corporate matching program. Find out if your
company has one. If it does, you could double the impact of your
donation to St. John’s. Your Human Resources department may
be able to provide you with a corporate employee matching application
form.
United Way
You can donate to St. John’s by designating your United Way
gift. Simply include our address and charitable registration number
on your cheque or United Way form and indicate that your gift should
be directed to St. John the Compassionate Mission.
Our Charitable Registration Numbers is: 89328 1832 RR 0001
Planned Giving
Giving a gift through your estate is a wonderful way to make a genuine,
lasting impact. By remembering St. John’s in your Will, you
can create a lasting legacy of compassion and hope.
Gifts of a specific cash amount or asset — or a percentage
of the remaining estate, after you have taken care of your loved
ones — are common bequest choices. Your estate and your heirs
can realize significant tax advantages while your generosity will
help to ensure that people who need us will continue to find acceptance
solace and hope at St. John’s… today, tomorrow and
in the coming years.
Gifts of Product and Gifts of Service
Although cash contributions are essential to our day-to-day operations,
there are a number of ‘gifts-in-kind’ that are a great
support to life at the Mission. Our Wish List ranges from laundry
detergent, food, clothes, toys, and office supplies to gifts of
services such as the design and printing of our communications materials.
If you can help, or put us in touch with individuals who can contribute
goods or services, we would be most grateful.
Online Donations
St. John’s is a community of Love – a place of healing
and nourishment, where people respond to each other’s human
needs. It is the generosity of caring people that makes our work
possible.
Please click
here to donate online. Once your gift is processed, a charitable
income tax receipt will be mailed to you. We appreciate every contribution.
Virtual Walk
Your participation in our Virtual Walk for Life is an entertaining
and informative way to provide financial assistance to St. John’s
for our vital work with the more than 1,000 community members, of
all ages, whom we serve on a weekly basis.
Have fun, and test your knowledge of Toronto, while helping St.
John’s provide a stable, caring, healthy, and joyful environment
that promotes and enhances personal dignity for all.
Please click
here to learn more about our Virtual Walk.
Volunteering
From the start, St. John’s has been a volunteer-driven organization.
Our purpose is to be, and to build, an inclusive community through
the gifts and the needs that each of us brings. We treasure our
volunteers and offer a variety of volunteer experiences in areas
such as meal service, office support, community programs, retail
operations and special events.
St. John’s needs your time, your talents, your energy… and
your heart. It’s a most rewarding way to make a difference.
Contact
To find out more about making a gift of cash or other assets, or
to learn more about specific projects, or how to donate your time,
please contact our executive director, Father Roberto Ubertino.
You can reach us by telephone at
416-466-1357 or via email at stjohnsmission@sympatico.ca.
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