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Ways to Donate

When you give to Red Door Family Shelter, you help families find their way to a better life — moms who have bravely fled abuse to keep their kids safe, refugees seeking sanctuary from war and violence, and families in crisis with nowhere else to go. Every donation has a meaningful impact on the families who turn to us. Whatever and whenever you give, you’re helping us provide safety and comfort as they build a brighter future.
With your help, Red Door — Toronto’s largest family shelter — can provide safe housing and support for families facing homelessness. We have been a vital part of the community since 1982, thanks in large part to the incredible donors, funders, and supporters who have rallied around us and the families who need us. There are so many ways you can help us provide a refuge for families, from giving your time and enthusiasm, to providing critical fundraising support. Together we can open doors to a brighter future.

One Time Donation

A one-time donation doesn’t mean a one-time impact. We’ll use your contribution to help families plant the seeds needed to grow a stable life when they move beyond our temporary housing. Your donation starts the process of positive change and ripple effect on so many areas of their life.
Donate Today

Monthly Giving

When you donate on a regular basis, you’re supporting families and helping us plan our future projects, initiatives and approaches. This funding stability is invaluable, and we are incredibly grateful to those who provide ongoing support.
Start Monthly Giving

Tribute Giving

Making a tribute gift is a wonderful way to say thank you to someone who has made a difference in your life, or to honour the memory of someone who has passed away. Your personal tribute will have an enduring impact for families who need a helping hand.
Give in Tribute

Legacy Giving

You could make a lasting impact on the work we do at Red Door Family Shelter by including us in your estate planning. Through legacy giving, you’ll continue to support future generations of women, children and families in our community to build a happy and sustainable life.

There are several options when it comes to legacy giving, so we recommend talking to a financial advisor about what’s best for you.

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Value of Giving

$80
School Lunch
Your donation of $80 helps provide school lunches for a month for one child
$85
Meals for an Infant
Your donation of $85 helps provide meals for a week for an infant
$110
Fill a Fridge
Your donation of $100 helps feed a family for a week
$150
Fill a Fridge
Your donation of $150 helps with groceries for a family transitioning from our shelter to their new home
$250
Kitchen Starter Kit
Your donation of $250 helps set-up the kitchen for a family transitioning from our shelter to their new home
YOUR GIFT IN ACTION

Your Support Opens the Door to Home

When you give to Red Door, you help provide more than a safe place to stay. You help families access personalized support, practical resources and housing guidance so they can rebuild their lives and move toward safe, stable, permanent housing.

See What Your Support Makes Possible

Follow the journey from a family’s first day at Red Door through the supports that help them move toward safe, stable, permanent housing.

See the Full Pathway

The Pathway to Housing Framework shows how shelter, case management, children and youth programming, housing support and ongoing outreach work together to help families build lasting stability.

View the Pathway

Help a Family Take the Next Step Home

Every gift helps Red Door provide the care, practical supports and housing guidance families need to move from crisis toward lasting stability.

Donate Today

If you have any questions, please get in touch with our fundraising team at fundraising@reddoorshelter.ca or 416-915-5671 ex. 262 and we’ll be happy to help.

The Wishing Tree

Not sure what the children at Red Door Family Shelter would like this holiday season? We’ve got you covered with The Wishing Tree! 🎄

Avoid the four stages of gift-giving—“I think they’ll like this!” “I think they’ll like this?!” “Will they like this?” “I hope they like this.”—and remove all the guesswork.

Each child staying in our shelter has written their wish, and we’ve added these heartfelt notes to our Wishing Tree. By choosing a wish to grant, you’ll make holiday dreams come true while keeping your gift-giving stress-free. 🌟

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VIsit the Wishing Tree Today And Help Make A Childs Christmas Wish Come True! - Click Here