Donations

Goods
Donations

Overview

Goods Donations

Due to limited capacity and the specific needs of our community, we kindly ask that in-kind
Donations will be limited to items on our ‘essentials’ list below. Thank you for thinking of us! If you don’t have items that meet these criteria, please consider supporting our work through an online donation to help us provide our members with what they need. For items not listed, please contact us in advance to confirm they can be accepted before dropping off: donations@parc.on.ca

What we need right now:

Personal Essentials – new and unused

Travel sized soap, deodorant, shampoo, body wash, tissue packs, toothbrushes and toothpaste,
disposable razors

PARC Shower program

New or good condition towels are always needed. Shampoo and liquid soap

All Requests are for Adult Men’s and Women’s sizing

  • Rain coats and gear (L/XL)
  • Men’s shoes (sizes 9-
  • Women’s shoes (7-11)
  • Men’s Pants (sizes 30-38)
  • T-shirts/Long-sleeved shirts (L) Hoodies

Other

  • Sleeping Bags
  • Knapsacks/Duffel Bags
  • Tents
  • Camping Mats
  • Sunscreen and bug spray (unopened)
  • Art supplies including canvasses, paints, markers, pencils, craft supplies
  • Sports equipment: hockey and soccer equipment and jerseys

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.

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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Please consider supporting our work through an online donation or a fundraiser as we continue navigating these challenging times.