WAYS TO GIVE
WAYS TO GIVE
Give the gift of Hope, Food & Shelter
Whether it’s a hot meal, a night in our Emergency Shelter or a chance at a better tomorrow through our Enterprise or Phoenix Programs, those who come to the Mission depend on the generosity and kindness of our community to help them get through their difficult times and stay hopeful for their futures.
Online
The easiest way to make a difference is to donate by credit card online.
Your support will be received immediately and you will immediately receive an email receipt to the email address you provided at the time of completion.
PayPal
A convenient way to make an impact is to donate by PayPal, or by direct withdrawal. By donating through this link you can do both! And you will immediately receive a tax receipt to the email address you provided.
E-Transfer
If you would like to make a difference but prefer not to use a credit card, you can send an e-transfer. Please be sure to put your full name address in the notes section so we know who to send the receipt to.
Send your e-transfer to
accounting@downtownmission.com
Mail or by phone
If you prefer to donate by phone using your credit card please call us at
519.973.5573
and speak with receiption.
Or you can mail your support to
875 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor ON N9A 4J6
JOIN THE CIRCLE OF GIVING
You can make a difference 365 days a year by joining the Circle of Giving and becoming a monthly donor. You will be giving someone in need a hot meal, shelter from the elements and a warm bed to sleep in. You can bring hope to your neighbor every day of the year
THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS THAT YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT
Compassion that lives on
Leave a Legacy
What will your legacy be?
Including the Downtown Mission in your will or
estate plans ensures that your compassion and generosity live on.
A legacy gift is not just about what you leave behind, it’s about the lasting impact you create.
Making a legacy gift is easier than you may think, and it can align with your
financial goals while creating a lasting difference in our community.
For more information email info@downtownmission.com
Join with us to make a change
corporate partnerships
Be a business that gives back!
Make a Corporate Gift – A corporate monetary gift is the most direct way you can help the Downtown Mission provide access to fresh, nutritious food to our community’s most vulnerable
Team Building – Engaging your employees is an important part of any charitable partnership. The Downtown Mission offers volunteering and fundraising opportunities designed to help your employees embrace their community.
Sponsor an event – Sponsorship opportunities include any of our fundraisers, such as our annual Golf Tournament, Bench Talks and more. Build brand awareness by making an impact.
Create a Workplace Campaign -Host your own fundraiser or participate in one of our annual events. For more information contact info@downtownmission.com
Mutually beneficial donations
Tax Smart Donations
A donation of stock or securities is a great way to maximize your charitable deduction without effecting your liquidity and you pay no capital gains on their increased value. The perfect way to give more and get more.
Other tax smart ways to support the Downtown Mission are RRSP’s, gifting Life Insurance, Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts.
To learn more about how you can make a huge impact and change lives in your community while benefiting your own financial goals please email info@downtownmission.com
Start Your Own fundraiser
Crowdfunding Pages
Starting a crowdfunding page is a powerful way to raise money and awareness in your community.
If you wanting to start a fundraiser to raise money in support of the Downtown Mission a Crowdfunding page is a great way to get the word out over social media.
You can choose your own goal and watch as your amount raised rises towards it.
People that donate to your cause will immediately receive a tax receipt and the Downtown Mission will automatically receive the funds raised. If you would like to learn more, please email jane@downtownmission.com
Make an impact with the
Donation of Food or Items
Questions about your donation
Yes! All monetary donations will be receipted providing you provide your name and address. It will either be emailed out to you if we have your email address on file or sent by mail to the address you provided.
If you have any questions about your receipt, would like to change your method of receipt delivery or update your home address please contact jane@downtownmission.com and it will be answered and resolved.
In order for us to issue a receipt for an In-Kind donation we must be provided with the receipt of purchase or an invoice.
If you donated online but did not receive a receipt, please first confirm your donation was completed. Online donations are receipted immediately at time of completion to the email address you provided so please check your junk or spam folders. Your receipt will either come from the email address thank-you@donorperfect-mail.com or jane@downtownmission.com. Adding these emails to your contact list should ensure they go straight to your inbox.
Yes! If you would prefer to have just one receipt issued to you at the end of the year, please emails or jane@downtownmission.com to update your preference. Please keep in mind that if you request this change in the middle of they year your consolidated receipt will not include any donations that have already been receipted. As well, any donations made online, since they are receipted immediately through our automated system will also not be included, so be sure to keep those for your records.
Yes! If you would like to donate as a business and not as an individual please Donate HERE
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your support is appreciated by those who so desperately need your help. Every cent you donate brings hope to those who are in need.