ABC CANADA is grateful for the support of individuals from all over Canada. There are several ways you can join our impressive list of individuals who are passionate about the cause of literacy.

• One-Time Gift
• Monthly Giving
• Tribute and Memorial Gifts
• Give a Gift of Stock
• Planned Giving
• Organize An Event
• Rebate-A-Cause

One-Time Gift

There are several ways you can make a one-time gift to ABC CANADA:

• Online: An online credit card donation can be made by visiting CanadaHelps.org.
• Mail or fax: Please download and fill in the donation form and mail it, along with your donation. You can also fax the form to:
  ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
  4211 Yonge Street, Suite 235
  Toronto, Ontario
  M2P 2A9
  Fax: (416) 218-0457
  Phone: Call Sandra Parsons at 416-218-0010 ext. 124, or toll-free at 1-800-303-1004 ext. 124.

Donations of $20 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt.

Monthly Giving

There are many benefits when you become a monthly donor to ABC CANADA:

1. Your gift keeps working month after month to support a cause important to you.
2. Giving is easy and convenient. Once you’ve signed up, your donation becomes automatic until you advise us otherwise. There are no cheques to write, no stamps to buy, and no chance that your donation will get lost in the mail.
3. Giving smaller monthly gifts of $10, $15, $20, or any amount you choose, is a simple and affordable way to support ABC CANADA all year round.
4. Your gift is tax deductible, and you will receive one cumulative tax receipt after the end of the calendar year.
5. The amount of your monthly gift can be changed at any time. You can also cancel your monthly gift at any time.

Monthly donations also mean less paperwork and less administration time, resulting in a wonderfully cost-effective and environmentally-friendly means of giving.

There are several ways you can make a monthly gift to ABC CANADA:

• Online: There is a monthly gift option on the CanadaHelps.org website.
• Mail or fax: Download and fill in the monthly giving form and mail or fax it to us at:
  ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
  4211 Yonge Street, Suite 235
  Toronto, Ontario
  M2P 2A9
  Fax: (416) 218-0457
  Phone: Call Sandra Parsons at 416-218-0010 ext. 124, or toll-free at 1-800-303-1004 ext. 124.

Tribute and Memorial Gifts

Making a donation to ABC CANADA in the name of someone special is a meaningful way to honour those close to you. Tribute gifts may be made to celebrate any special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, wedding or retirement, or to simply say “thank you.” Memorial gifts are a thoughtful way to honour the life and memory of someone who has passed away, and to show your support to their family and loved ones.

To make a tribute or memorial gift:

• Online: There is a tribute or memorial gift option on the CanadaHelps.org website
• Mail or fax: Download and fill in the donation form and mail or fax it to us at:
  ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
  4211 Yonge Street, Suite 235
  Toronto, Ontario
  M2P 2A9
  Fax: (416) 218-0457
  Phone: Call Sandra Parsons at 416-218-0010 ext. 124, or toll-free at 1-800-303-1004 ext. 124.

Give a Gift of Stock

Good news for both donors and charities - following the elimination of capital gains on donations of publicly traded securities in 2006, gifts of stocks are now the most tax-efficient way to make a charitable donation. They’re also an excellent way for donors to make a greater impact with their gift.

Example: Two years ago, you purchased common shares in XYZ Company for a cost of $1,000. If the current market value of the shares has increased to $5,000, you would have a capital gain of $4,000. If you sell these shares, and donate the cash, you would need to pay tax on the capital gain. Instead, by donating the shares, you get a tax receipt for the $5,000 and pay zero capital gains tax. As a result, you now have a tax credit of $2,300, which is $920 more than if you had sold the shares and donated the proceeds. Thus, this method of giving is more tax-efficient.

For more information on the gift of stock, please contact Kathy St. John at 416-218-0010 ext. 125, or toll-free at 1-800-303-1004 ext. 125, or by email at kstjohn@abc-canada.org.

Planned Giving

Planned giving is an inspired way to leave a future gift of literacy while enjoying significant tax benefits today. There are a number of planned gift options including bequests in a will, life insurance, gifts of RRSPs or RRIFs, and many others.

For more information about planned giving, please contact Kathy St. John at 416-218-0010 ext. 125 or toll-free at 1-800-303-1004 ext. 125, or by email at kstjohn@abc-canada.org.

Organize an Event

We are fortunate to have supporters across the country prepared to help us raise much-needed funds for the literacy cause. We certainly appreciate the investment of time and energy required to organize a fundraising event. If you have a fundraising idea for ABC CANADA, please give us a call. We can talk about your idea and discuss ways that ABC CANADA may support you in your fundraising efforts.

For more information about organizing an event, please contact Kathy St. John at 416-218-0010 ext. 125 or toll-free at 1-800-303-1004 ext. 125, or by email at kstjohn@abc-canada.org.

Rebate-a-Cause

Shop online through this special shopping village and you’ll receive up to 15% off from the listed online merchants, which will then automatically be donated to ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation. Shopping and earning rebates adds up to huge savings for you, and huge benefits for ABC CANADA. This free service is simple and easy to use.

Shop online for ABC CANADA today!