News - 2024
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CTV News Interview – Spirit of Giving
December 16, 2024
Thank You to CTV News and Pauline Chan for Spreading Awareness During the Spirit of Giving Campaign.
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) extends heartfelt thanks to CTV News and reporter Pauline Chan for visiting our Community Care Centre during the holiday season. Their feature on our warehouse for in-kind donations was a highlight of our Spirit of Giving campaign, helping to raise awareness about the pressing needs in our community.
In2ition – Annual Santa Meet & Greet
December 14, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) is thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to to In2ition, Orion Realty, and In2Design for hosting their 5th Annual Santa Meet & Greet in support of our Spirit of Giving campaign!
We are excited to announce that this year’s event raised an incredible $15,000, contributing to an outstanding total of $200,000 raised over five years of partnership. These funds directly support children, youth, and families in the Region of Peel, helping to create brighter futures for those we serve.
Tim’s Holiday Smile Cookies
December 11, 2024
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who made Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Week a resounding success!
Thanks to the collaboration of Tim Hortons, Mississauga store owners, incredible volunteers from Peel Children’s Aid Society, Trailblazers Youth Centre, Peel Regional Police, and all of you who purchased cookies, an incredible $110,231.27 was raised.
These funds will support Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, making a meaningful difference for children and youth.
Haleon – Product Sale
December 5, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) extends a heartfelt thank-you to Haleon for their incredible support of our Spirit of Giving campaign.
Through proceeds from their annual product sale featuring trusted brands like Children’s Advil, Buckley’s, and Sensodyne, Haleon raised $20,000—and then matched it, bringing the total to $40,000.
This generosity will make a significant impact, helping to create brighter futures for children and youth in need. Thank you, Haleon, for making a difference!
Be Bold – A Night to Transform Lives
November 7, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) is thrilled to share the incredible success of Behaving Boldly: BE BOLD—A Night to Transform Lives. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our supporters, an outstanding $342,994 was raised to help provide opportunities, hope, and brighter futures for the children, youth, and families we serve.
This extraordinary achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the collective efforts of our community including, The Behaving Boldly volunteer committee, our guests, our sponsors, our donors, and auction participants.
Eva’s Dress Purple Day Cone
October 18, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) extends a big thank-you to Eva’s Original Chimneys for their generous support during their Ube Crème Brûlée promotion. From October 18 to 25, $1 from every cone sold at their Bloor, Port Credit, and Square One locations was donated to CAF-ON.
Dress Purple Day highlights the vital role individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families, and Eva’s Original Chimneys helped amplify this important message.
RBC Foundation Donates $150k
October 11, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) extends its deepest gratitude to the RBC Foundation for their generous $150,000 gift towards the Peel Children’s Aid Society (Peel CAS) retrofit project.
This retrofit project aims to enhance the Peel CAS building, creating spaces for community partners like the Safe Centre of Peel (SCoP). SCoP, a collaboration of 17 agencies in the Peel Region, provides essential wraparound services to individuals and families who have experienced violence and abuse.
Annual General Meeting
October 7, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) is excited to announce its Board of Directors for 2024-25, bringing together a dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives.
Visit cafontario.org/board-of-directors to learn more about our board members. We are grateful for their leadership, vision, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families.
RBC Donates $5k
October 1, 2024
We thank to RBC for their generous $5,000 donation and for their team’s time volunteering at our Community Care Centre.
Your support and hands-on involvement make a tangible difference in the lives of the children, youth, and families we serve. We are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our community.
Boston Pizza Kids Cards
September 10, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) extends sincere thanks to Boston Pizza Courtney Park for their support through the Kids Eat Free promotion this September.
For every $16 spent, children received a free kids’ meal, and with a $5 donation, guests could purchase a Kids Card granting five additional free kids’ meals. All proceeds from the Kids Cards were directed to CAF-ON, supporting programs for children, youth, and families.
Brar’s Meals for Trailblazers
September 1, 2024
We are so grateful to Brar’s for sponsoring value meals for youth who attend programming at Trailblazers Youth Centre.
Brar’s has provided over 250 meals for youth who attend programs like Financial Literacy, Navigating Life in Separate Families, Empowerment and Safety Awareness, Teen Wellness, Chronic Runners, and Music Hour. The youth have absolutely loved the food and we are so thankful for Brar’s generosity.
Huttonville Lions Club
August 1, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario (CAF-ON) is grateful to Brian Batstone, Harold Hobson, and the Huttonville Lions Club for their generous $5,000 donation.
This contribution will help provide essential programs and services for children, youth, and families in our community.
Northpine Donates $900k to CWICE
July 19, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario is proud to announce a $900,000 gift from the Northpine Foundation to support CWICE (the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence), a program of Peel Children’s Aid Society.
This generous gift will fund the expansion of essential support services for refugee families in six provinces across Canada, helping to ensure better outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Ride for Raja 2024
June 23, 2024
The 12th annual Ride for Raja was a heartfelt celebration of community and generosity, held in honor of Raja’s 50th birthday. This special day brought together riders, donors, and supporters to show their love and commitment to making a difference.
Thanks to the incredible efforts of the Mandeep Singh Cheema Charitable Foundation and the outpouring of support from participants, an impressive $68,181 was raised.
Trailblazers Donor Reception 2024
June 5, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario hosted a memorable Trailblazer Donor Reception, celebrating the incredible achievements of our Bursary recipients and the generosity of the donors who make their success possible.
Congratulations to all the Bursary recipients—your hard work and dedication inspire us all.
A heartfelt thank-you to the donors whose support empowers these students to pursue their educational dreams. Your contributions create brighter futures and lasting impact.
GTALx 2024
June 1, 2024
GTALx 2024 was a tremendous success, raising $5,500 in support of Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario. The event brought together over 150 cars and an incredible community of supporters.
Special thanks to Bryan Minhinnett and his team for organizing such a fantastic event, and to everyone who participated and contributed. Your support helps make a meaningful difference for children, youth, and families in need.
Volunteer Recognition Event
April 17, 2024
A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to making a positive impact in our community.
Your unwavering support and commitment are the driving force behind our success, and we couldn’t do it without you. We are so grateful for all that you do to create brighter futures for children, youth, and families.
BMO Donates $50k to New Horizons
March 18, 2024
Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario is thrilled to announce a $50,000 gift from BMO in support of our New Horizons Campaign.
Special thanks to Renée Lantaigne, Helen Seibel, and the entire BMO team for their generosity and commitment to helping the thousands of children, youth, and families we serve.
Fracht Group International Women’s Day
March 8, 2024
Thank you to Fracht Group for supporting Trailblazers Youth programs for young women and girls in honor of International Women’s Day.
A special acknowledgment goes to Fracht employees Ann Seno and Rose Dominguez for leading this initiative and championing the work of Children’s Aid Foundation Ontario and Peel Children’s Aid Society.