Support People Experiencing Homelessness
There are many ways to support youth, families, adults, and seniors experiencing homelessness in your community.
Your gift of time, food, participation in a Blue Door event, or donation will help save and transform lives. For questions about ways to get involved or for support with your donation, contact 905-898-1015 ext. 5 or Donate@BlueDoor.ca.
Thank you for being part of the solution!
Gifts to Help Prevent and End Homelessness
Give Now
Donate online, over the phone, or by cheque today to support youth, adults, and families facing homelessness by providing safe and secure housing.
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Become a Monthly Donor
Join an incredible group of monthly donors and provide ongoing, reliable support to help prevent and end homelessness.
Start Donating Monthly
Corporate Giving
Stand out and give back to your community by sponsoring a Blue Door event, volunteering as a team, developing brand partnerships, or holding an office fundraiser.
Plan Your Legacy
Make a lasting difference in your community by leaving a gift in your Will to the youth, families, and seniors supported by Blue Door. To start the conversation, send us an email or give us a call.
Gifts of Stocks and Securities
Give strategically with a gift of stocks or securities. Your powerful gift of transferred stocks or securities will provide you a tax receipt for the full value of the stocks and save more lives than selling your securities and then donating the remaining funds.
Gifts of Property
Provide safe affordable housing in perpetuity by donating land or housing to Blue Door. Your gift will lift thousands of people out of homelessness.
Give in Honour or in Memory
Give a thoughtful gift to celebrate a special occasion or remember a family member, friend, or co-worker. Your donation will be eligible for a tax receipt and your loved one will receive a letter detailing your meaningful gift.
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Wish List Items
View Our Wish List to see essential items urgently needed to help people survive and escape homelessness. Prior to bringing donations please contact 905-898-1015 x 5 or donate@bluedoor.ca
View Our Wishlist ItemsGet Involved
Volunteer
Volunteers are a central part of the Blue Door team. Through volunteering you help provide the best service and support to people experiencing homelessness.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Support an Event
Have fun raising awareness and lifesaving funds by supporting Blue Door’s Coldest Night of the Year – Richmond Hill or Hockey Helps the Homeless – York Region tournament.
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Host a Fundraiser
Your fundraiser or drive provides lifesaving funds or items to maintain essential services. To show our appreciation, our team is here to support you every step of the way, with everything from custom donation forms to event speakers.
Get Inspired and Get PlanningFrequently Asked Questions
Driven to prevent and end homelessness, Blue Door continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community. Learn more about Blue Door and ways to give below.
How many individuals does Blue Door serve?
Blue Door offers support to over 1,300 people of all ages annually.
What is Blue Door’s charitable registration number?
Blue Door’s charitable registration number is 13057 1896 RR0001.
Who can I contact about making a donation?
For more information about giving or for support making a gift, please contact call 905-898-1015 ext. 5 or email Donate@BlueDoor.ca
What are Blue Door’s main sources of funding?
Blue Door receives funding from the government, United Way Greater Toronto, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and many generous donors like you.
Will I receive a tax receipt if I make a donation to Blue Door?
Yes, tax receipts will be provided for any monetary donation of $20.00 or more.
Gift certificates are also eligible for charitable tax receipts.
What name do I write the cheque to?
Please make your cheque out to “Blue Door Support Services” and mail the cheque to Blue Door at:
18838 Highway 11
East Gwillimbury, ON
L9N 0C5
How much of my donation will go directly to service?
Blue Door utilizes 100% of donations towards our mission statement: To enable housing stability by driving innovative housing, health, and employment solutions that prevent and end homelessness.
How is Blue Door governed?
A registered charity, Blue Door is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization governed by an elected Board of Directors.
Can gift cards be accepted as donations?
Yes, one of the greatest times of need for families and individuals is when they move out in the community into their new home. Items like groceries and essential housewares such as pots, pans, dishes and bedding can be a financial hardship after paying first and last month’s rent.
Your generous gift card donation makes a huge impact to support an individual or family’s successful transition from homelessness to home.
What gift cards are needed most?
Urgently needed gift cards include:
- $5 Tim Hortons gift cards give warmth during extreme cold weather alerts when beds are full
- $25 Walmart gift cards purchase groceries and essential housewares (e.g. pots, pans, dishes) during those first few months when funds are limited
- $25 Value Village gift cards provide basic clothing and footwear
- $25 President’s Choice (Loblaws) gift cards are used by families with infants for formula, wipes, and diapers
- $25 Esso, Shell, or Petro Canada gift cards provide support in traveling to job interviews or housing searches and viewings