How You Can Help

Thanks to generous individuals like you, Victim Services Toronto was able to assist close to 20,000 people last year! We are counting on you so we may continue to provide responsive, accessible and accountable programs and services to victims of crime and sudden tragedies. Your help really does make a difference that positively impacts on individuals, families and entire communities.

Victim Services Toronto is responsible, accountable and committed to keeping our administrative costs and fundraising costs low. We work hard to ensure that the funds raised go directly to support and/or enhance our programs and services!

Make a donation:

One-time, Monthly or Annual Gift

Celebrate a Special Occasion:

Honour Someone, Memorialize a Loved One, Tribute a Friend

Donate in person or by mail:

Victim Services Toronto, 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J3

*We're located on the main floor of Toronto Police Service Headquarters

Make cheques payable to: Victim Services Toronto

We welcome donations by credit card:

For VISA, MasterCard or AMEX donations call: 416 808-7933.

Make your donation online:

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Our CharitableNumber: 89409 3467 RR 0001

All donations of $10 or more are fully tax receiptable.

United Way Designations

During the annual United Way Campaign, please remember to support Victim Services Toronto. To designate your gift through the United Way Campaign you will need the following information to add to your Gift Designation Form:

Official Agency Name: Victim Services Program of Toronto
Charitable Number: 89409 3467 RR0001
Mailing Address: 40 College Street, Toronto ON, M5G 2J3

We appreciate your helping us to help others!

Give or Facilitate a “Gift–in–Kind”

You can make a difference by providing gift certificates, products or services to grace our Silent Auction Tables at our Annual Chief of Police Gala and our Annual Victim Services Toronto Silent Auction. Your gifts-in-kind help us to raise important funds, and many auction items are tax receiptable.

We welcome vouchers for family, adventure and romantic get-aways and vacations; sport, entertainment and theatre tickets; VIP event/Behind the scene passes, gift baskets, memberships, dining certificates, fine jewellery, spa passes, etc.

If you can provide or help to acquire any of these gifts-in-kind, please call Sherry Clodman @ 416 808-7933.

Hold a Fundraiser on our Behalf

Ask your employer and/or your company Employee Group to add Victim Services Toronto to their charitable giving support list. Hold a special event such as a BBQ, tournament or art sale with proceeds directed Victim Services Toronto. If you already do a charitable special event, consider splitting the proceeds with our most worthwhile agency. Every bit helps!

Dave Dunmore Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament

L-R: Inspector Doug Grady, Toronto Police Service; Bob Molyneaux, Director of Security, Molson Coors Canada; Deputy Chief Sloly, Toronto Police Service; Bonnie Levine, Executive Director, Victim Services Toronoto; Bobbie McMurrich, Director of Programs, Victim Services Toronto; Chris Evens, Market Development, Molson Coors Canada

Molson Coors increased their support to our agency at the Dave Dunmore Tournament by adding a 'Pitch-off' to the September 17, 2010 opening ceremonies. By hitting all '3' crowns set up at home plate, Victim Services Toronto received $6,000!

"Partnering with initiatives that support local charities like Victim Services Toronto is a great way to have a positive impact in the community,"says Chris Evens, Etobicoke Sales Rep at Molson Coors Canada. "Giving back to the community has been a part of our company's tradition for 224 years, and we're proud to play our part at the Dave Dunmore Tournament."

4th Annual 43 Division Charity Hockey Tournament

Photo by Detective Tim Bates

Special thanks to Tournament Sponsors: Scotiabank (white), Century 21, Brad Ste-Croix and Mike Berg (black), Lucas Automotive (blue) and Highland Creek Collision (orange), as well as the Referees who generously volunteered their time for a great cause: John Quinn, Scott Kelly and Arnie (Woody) Eggerton (retired TPS Staff Sergeant.)

Each year 43 Division holds a Charity Hockey Tournament with proceeds going to a different local charity. Victim Services Toronto is grateful to be the recipient of monies raised from the 4th Annual Tournament held on February 23, 2011 at Canlan Ice sports. The one day round robin style tournament raised $3,389.30 and at the end of the day, Scotiabank won over Highland Creek Collision by a score of 4-2. Our sincere appreciation to organizer Detective Daniel Dion and everyone who participated.

Sponsor One of our Programs, Special Events, Newsletters or Website!

Ask your employer to consider sponsoring or co-sponsoring one of our Programs, Events, widely distributed Newsletters or this website. There are many opportunities that are low on cost and high on exposure, offering recognition, new markets and qualifying for a charitable tax receipt.

Place an Advertisement in our Newsletter, Gala Program or on our Website

Attach your individual, family or business name to a cause you can be proud of! If you don’t have a high resolution image or artwork, Victim Services Toronto is happy to create your ad or message of well wishes for you!

Establish a Fund

Do you have a special birthday, anniversary or retirement celebration coming up? Are you looking for a way to tribute or memorialize someone? Consider establishing a Fund with Victim Services Toronto. There is no cost and it’s easy to do. Ask your guests to make a charitable donation to your Fund in lieu of gifts and/or flowers. We are also happy to help you create a personal Fund letter asking your family/friends/associates for their special support. For more information on how you can do the ultimate good call Sherry Clodman @ 416 808-7933.

When Phil and Dorothy Barnoff celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary, they asked family, friends and guests attending their 50th Anniversary Celebration to make a donation to Victim Services Toronto in lieu of gifts or flowers.

The impact of their thoughtfulness coupled with the generous response of their family and friends resulted in $2,284.00 raised in their honour on behalf of victims of crime and sudden tragedies. You too, can make an incredible difference in the same way. Please consider establishing a fund to celebrate life's special moments and/or to memorialize a loved one.

Make a Planned Gift

The heart of planned giving is people! People who wish to reflect a sense of community; to benefit others for years to come; to make a difference in this world; and to create a lasting testimony.

There are a number of ways that you can leave a legacy, and make an important contribution to Victim Services Toronto assisting individuals, families and entire communities for years to come!. And by making a planned gift, you can also enjoy the recognition during your life while receiving significant tax benefits both during your lifetime and after.

There are a variety of planned giving options and opportunities to meet your personal interests, needs and financial abilities. They include, but are not limited to:

Bequests:
Consider leaving a bequest to Victim Services Toronto in your Will. You can choose to leave a percentage of your estate, a specific dollar amount or the residual amount once your beneficiaries have received their bequests.

Endowments:
Create an endowment that will carry your name or that of a loved one into the future. Endowments are a gift that keeps on giving!

Life Insurance:
Give a gift of life insurance. Making Victim Services Toronto a beneficiary or co-beneficiary of a new or existing policy is an easy and affordable way to leave the gift of a lifetime.

Securities:
Publicly traded stocks and securities are a simple way to support Victim Services Toronto while offering immediate tax advantages. Stocks and bonds, units of a mutual fund, shares, warrants, bills, futures listed on stock exchanges and stripped bonds make excellent charitable gifts.

However you choose to lend your support,
we are sincerely grateful.

MAKE A DONATION:

Thanks to generous individuals like you, Victim Services Toronto was able to assist close to 20,000 people last year.

VOLUNTEER:

The Volunteer Program is critical to the ongoing success of the agency. Without the dedication, commitment and hard work of community volunteers, the Victim Services Program of Toronto would be unable to fulfill its mission and mandate.

BECOME A MEMBER:

For only $15 a year (that's less than the cost of three lattes) you can become a member of Victim Services Toronto and help make a real difference in the lives of others.

As a member in good standing you have a first hand opportunity to help improve our programs and services. You will witness how our programs benefit the community around you and become an advocate for the organization.

However you choose to lend your support, we are sincerely grateful.

DID YOU KNOW?

Our 150 extensively trained community volunteers provide more than 20,000 hours of direct services along side our crisis counselors.

We are on the job 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We serve almost 20,000 people each year.

We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and currently represent over 35 languages within the agency.

Victim Services Toronto

Helps victims of crime and/or sudden tragedies

Provides immediate crisis intervention/trauma counseling, assessment, referrals, linkages and advocacy services

Operates case management programs focused on domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking

Restores, rebuilds and enhances victims quality of life

Provides programs that educate and prevent re-victimization

Conducts community education

Supports our many individual, family and community initiatives (especially directed to those at-risk)

Operates in close partnership with, but separate from, the Toronto Police Service