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Overview

Donate Today

When you give to PARC, you help keep our doors open 365 days a year, so support is there when
it’s needed most. The need in Parkdale continues to grow, with more people turning to PARC for
meals, support, and housing stability. Last year, we served over 85,000 meals, supported more
than 1,500 people in our drop-in, and helped 137 people remain housed. Every gift makes providing meals, programs, community connection, and safe, dignified housing possible.

Donations can also be made by e-transfer to donations@parc.on.ca. For tax receipts, please
include a request in your email.

Become a Monthly Donor

One of the most impactful things you can do for PARC is give regularly. Monthly donations provide reliable, year-round funding that allows us to plan, sustain programs, and respond quickly when our community needs us. Join our community of monthly donors and make a difference every single month. Even a small, Regular contributions help make a big impact all year long.

Donate Securities or Mutual Funds: A gift of securities or mutual fund shares is another way to give charitably. To learn more or set Submit a securities donation, contact us at: donations@parc.on.ca.

Leave a Legacy: Your generous future gift will help PARC invest and support our community for years to come and deliver on our mission and vision to address and reduce poverty.

For more information, please contact: donations@parc.on.ca, and we’ll connect you to the Fund
Development Team.

Fundraise for PARC

Interested in supporting PARC, but not sure how to help? Host your own fundraiser! PARC can
help you make it a success by creating promotional materials, sharing events, and building
fundraising webpages to track your progress.
What kind of fundraiser can you organize? Do what you love, while supporting your community.
Ask your community to support a goal or challenge you plan to conquer like running 50K or
reading 50 books in 2026
Ask for donations in lieu of gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or other events.
Host an event – Bake sales, marketplaces, concerts, trivia nights, or sports events/pick up games
Offer your services – Shovel snow, plant gardens, or provide repairs. Whatever skillset you have.
Ready to get started? Email info@parc.on.ca

Funders & Partners

Arthur and Audrey Cutten Foundation
Charity Tree
City of Toronto
Community Housing Pre-Development Fund
JBS Foundation
Jackman Foundation
Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation
Metcalf
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Rotary Club of Parkdale-Humber-High Park
St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation
St. Martin’s in the Field
United Way

Thank you to our partners at Second Harvest and Daily Bread Food Bank for their generous
food donations.

Get In Touch With Us

The Sheila Koffman Fund

Sheila Koffman was a community builder, advocate, and from 2009 to 2016, she helped guide PARC as co-chair of PARC’s Board of Directors. As the founder of Another Story Bookshop, she spent over three decades championing equity, diversity, and social justice. Before her passing, Sheila established the Sheila Koffman Fund at PARC through the proceeds of her home, a gift that enabled the purchase of four buildings now converted into supportive housing for people exiting homelessness. Her legacy continues through the Fund and an ongoing partnership with Another Story and her brother, Joel Koffman, whose support helps sustain PARC’s work and
carry forward Sheila’s legacy.

Delta Bingo with Rotary Club of Parkdale-High Park Humber

PARC partners with the Rotary Club of Parkdale-High Park-Humber through Delta Bingo Downsview and the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association to generate revenue that supports our programs. Since relaunching, the partnership has strengthened our volunteer base and provided reliable program funding. We are especially grateful to volunteer William Leblanc for his dedication and consistency, and to the Rotary Club for their ongoing support.

Partner Profile

Max and Sarah Fine

For Max and Sarah, supporting PARC is about investing in the neighbourhood they call home. They were drawn to PARC’s grassroots work, particularly its focus on housing and creating a welcoming community. Their giving is rooted in a belief in supporting local needs and strengthening stability in Parkdale. They see housing as the foundation for a secure life and hope their support helps PARC continue to build safety, stability, and connection for their neighbours. Thank you Max and Sarah!

Donor Profile

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Support our community in Parkdale

PARC is a social service charitable organization that relies on community support to provide meals, housing, and member-driven programs for people facing mental health and substance use challenges, houselessness, poverty, and food insecurity.