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Your generosity fuels our mission to support grieving children and families.

There are many ways to contribute – whether through a one-time gift, monthly donation, or planned giving. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us provide crucial services and resources to those who need it most. Explore the different ways you can make a difference and help us bring hope and healing to grieving hearts.

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Donate Online

You can make credit card donations online, choosing either one-time or monthly options. Gifts can also be made in honor or memory of someone.
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Donate by Telephone

To make a donation by phone, please call us at 705-721-5437 ext. 303. Our team will be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
Call: 705-721-5437 ext. 303
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Donate by Mail

Please send cheques payable to:
Seasons Centre for Grieving Children
38 McDonald Street
Barrie, ON L4M 1P1
Thank you

Legacy Giving

By including Seasons Centre in your Will, you can leave a meaningful legacy that supports bereaved children. Your gift will be a beacon of hope and comfort, ensuring we can assist future families in their times of need.

Join Our Legacy of Hope Giving

When you make a bequest to Seasons Centre, you’ll join a distinguished group of donors committed to making a lasting impact. Benefits of leaving a gift in your Will include:

  • No impact on your current income.
  • Peace of mind with your estate plans.
  • A lasting legacy aligned with your values.

Supporting Our Mission

Peer Grief Support Programs: Offering comfort and understanding to grieving children.

School Programs: Educating teachers and classmates about grief and support.

Crisis Incident Stress Information Sessions: Providing trauma-informed care during crises.

Sustaining Our Mission: Adapting to meet community needs and supporting diverse populations.

Did you know?

1 in 14 children will face the death of a sibling or caregiver before age 18.
Your legacy will support children as they navigate grief, equipping them with skills to cope and find comfort.

Creating a Lasting Impact: Rowley’s Legacy of Hope

How to Contribute:

*Consult with independent counsel before making a legacy gift.

Bequest in Your Will: Include Seasons Centre in your will to directly impact children and families.

Life Insurance: Name Seasons Centre as a beneficiary of your policy.

Publicly Traded Securities: Donate stocks or securities to support our mission.

Other information

For more information about joining the Legacy of Hope Giving Society, contact Lisa Spinks, Development Director, at 705-721-5437 ext. 303 or [email protected].

Legal Information:
Seasons Centre for Grieving Children
38 McDonald Street
Barrie, ON L4M 1P1

Canadian Charity Number: 134433234RR0001

Supporting documents:

Celebration of Life Giving

Whether your gift is in memory of a loved one, or to honour someone special, your thoughtful gift will make a meaningful difference in the lives of over 500 participants who utilize our programs each year.
Thank you.
Contact Hailey Pride, Communications & Events Coordinator, at 705.721.5437 ext. 301 or via email at [email protected]Donate Now
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Special Occasion & Tribute Giving

Whether your gift is to honour or pay tribute to someone special or to celebrate a special occasion, your thoughtful gift will make all the difference to the families that we support. Thank you.
Contact Shannon Flood at 705.721.5437 ext. 301 or via email at [email protected] Donate Now

Give Hope For The Holidays

Children grieving the loss of a loved one often feel alone, struggling to navigate the complexity of their emotions. This holiday season, extend a hand and offer hope to these children and youth.
Every donation counts.

For questions, please contact Hailey Pride at [email protected] or 705-721-5437 ext. 301.

Make 4x the Impact!

Thanks to the generosity of the Schick family and 2 anonymous donors, they are offering a matching gift of up to $25,000 each, quadrupling the impact of your giving from now through the end of December! 

Youth Mental Health Needs Your Support
Now more than ever, support for youth mental health is critical. We’ve seen a significant rise in registrations for our Accidental Overdose and Child Survivors of Suicide Groups. Through structured activities, participants gain tools and skills to navigate their grief.

Your Gift Can Make a Difference

  • $100 supports a child for one grief peer support session.
  • $250 provides snacks for participants for one week.
  • $500 covers training for one of our Buddy grief facilitators.
  • $500 supplies art materials for participants for one month.
  • $1,000 funds 10 grief peer support sessions.
  • $1,600 supports a child for a full year of grief peer support sessions.
"Seasons Centre has given my children a safe space to share their grief, connect with others who have experienced similar losses, and feel less alone. This group has helped normalize conversations about suicide for my kids, and I’m grateful."
Caregiver Group Participant

Transfer of Cryptocurrency

You can make a meaningful difference with a cryptocurrency donation to Seasons Centre for Grieving Children. Donate your bitcoin or ether in just moments with one easy transaction through CanadaHelps.

Fill in the simple cryptocurrency donation form. Indicate the type and amount of cryptocurrency you wish to donate, and provide some personal information so we can process your donation and issue you a tax receipt.

It’s quick, easy, and secure. We’ll sell your crypto quickly and provide you with a tax receipt for the fair market value. Plus, buy carbon credits that are registered to offset the carbon emissions from the transaction.

Click Here To Donate Your Cryptocurrency

Transfer of Marketable Securities

Donating publicly listed stocks to Seasons Centre for Grieving Children allows you to eliminate capital gains tax, enabling you to support families while saving on taxes.

Follow These Four Simple Steps to Donate Your Gift.

  1. Complete the Form:
    Download and fill out the Gift of Marketable Securities document to help your broker initiate the transfer.
    Contact us at 705-721-5437 ext.100 or email:
    [email protected].
  2. Submit to Your Broker:
    Fax or send the completed form to your broker or investment advisor, who will handle the transfer process.
  3. Notify Seasons Centre:
    Email a scanned copy of the form to [email protected], or drop off a copy at the Centre, c/o Rowley Ramey, 38 McDonald Street, Barrie, ON L4M 1P1. This ensures we can track the transfer, issue your donation receipt, and recognize your generous contribution.
  4. Receive Your Charitable Receipt:
    You will receive a charitable receipt based on the closing price on the date the shares are transferred to our Scotiabank iTrade account. (Note: Shares are legally transferred only when confirmed by our custodial agent. It is our policy to sell all shares as soon as they are received.)
Gift of Marketable Securities Document 

Donor Bill of Rights

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

I. To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.

IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.

VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.

IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.

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