Ways You Can Give

There are so many different ways to support children, youth, and families.

Please see below to select the way YOU would like give:

Donate today!

Make a gift to support a wide variety of funds that support things like summer camp, scholarships, year-round emergency support for youth and families, and resilience programming.

Click here to make your gift.

Make It Monthly!

By becoming a monthly donor, you play a vital role in ensuring that we are ready to help however they need support, whenever they need support. The ongoing commitment to children, youth and families allows us to be strategic and the work sustainable.

Click Here to Start your Monthly Giving

Corporate Giving

Is your business interested in sponsorship or making a donation?

Looking for volunteer opportunities or want to host a fundraiser?

Contact Jullie Pfeffer, Community Engagement Manager.

Host a Fundraiser or a Wish List/Gift Card Drive (click here to get started!)

Raise Money Online

Setting up an online fundraising page is a simple, quick, and fun way to raise funds. We give you all the content you need to create your page so you can meet your fundraising goals and let everyone knows you care!

Ready to get started? Use this link to create your own fundraising page.

Need some help getting set-up? Click on this video to see how easy it is to set-up a fundraising page. You can also check out some sample text here. If you need more assistance, email Jullie Pfeffer

Leave a Gift in Your Will

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can donate and leave a lasting impact on vulnerable children, youth, and families in the Waterloo Region. If you are interested in leaving a gift to Family & Children's Services Foundation in your will, you might need the below information to get started:

Full name of charity: Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region Foundation
Charitable Number: 885346817RR0001
Contact: Dr. Jill Stoddart, Executive Director, jill.stoddart@facswaterloo.org

To discuss further, please contact Jill.

Gifts of Securities

A benefit of making a gift of stocks or securities is that your gift is exempt from tax when you transfer the securities in-kind. You can donate securities during your lifetime, or through your will. If you are interested in donating a gift of securities, click the link to download Letter of Authorization from Donor to Broker.

If you are ready to make your gift of securities or mutual funds, you can do so at this link.

For any questions about gifts of securities/mutual funds, please contact Jullie Pfeffer.

While we are grateful for all the support we receive, please note that we are only accepting donations of in-kind items or gift cards as outlined in our wish list at this time.