Personal Donations
Donations can be made in honour of a special event or in memory of a loved one who has passed away. You will be given the option to request a card on the donations page.
Donations from individuals, foundations and corporations add up to make a big difference for the kids at Trails.
Trails has been changing lives since 1992. With your support, we can continue to empower vulnerable youth to succeed and become contributing members of the community.
We hope you will consider investing in Trails to help our kids succeed, pay it forward and lead by example, so that they, as well as those they inspire, will have a chance at a successful and meaningful future.
Donations can be made in honour of a special event or in memory of a loved one who has passed away. You will be given the option to request a card on the donations page.
Making a gift to Trails in your will ensures that the values you uphold will continue to shape the lives of those who come after you. You will have a lasting legacy of making a difference in our community. This type of giving can also provide important tax benefits for your family.
Please let us know if you’ve already named Trails as a beneficiary in your will. We’d like to thank you for your extraordinary generosity.
Hosting your own event to raise funds for Trails is a fun way to get YOUR community involved while making a huge difference in the lives of vulnerable youth. Third party events or crowd-funding are initiatives that are created, managed and run by various business, individuals, groups and service clubs for the benefit of Trails.
Turn your next event into a fundraiser for Trails! Visit Canada Helps and learn how to set up your own page to collect donations to Trails.
Donations of publicly listed stocks, shares or securities are an efficient and cost-effective way to help Trails support vulnerable youth.
We cannot do this work without the generous support of our financial partners. In 2017, Trails began the ambitious work to double the number of vulnerable youth served, thus doubling the impact. By 2026, expansion will be complete with 176 kids enrolled in the Four Seasons, Four Years, For Life program and countless others supported through bursaries, mentorship and Career Connections. Read the most recent Impact Report or Case for Support to learn more and join us on this journey to make a difference, and to change lives.
In 2016, we began the process to double the size of our program and created the Vision Fund. The 2023 audited financial statements list the Funds unrealized gain of $579,111 (not included in the revenue total above), resulting in a surplus of revenues over expenses of $341,816. Our Investment Committee continues to work with our professional money managers to monitor the continued positive performance which has delivered an annualized rate of return of 6.7% since inception. The Vision Fund allows us to make promises to our families and keep them.
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