Donate
As a charitable organization, we are extremely thankful for the support we receive that makes our work possible. Every donation, no matter the size, helps our mission to support people at risk who have experienced family violence to live safely and successfully in our community.
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Where are your donations going?
General donations are much appreciated as they allow us to respond to emerging and changing needs as an organization. Our current Top 3 Priority Areas are:
Mental Health Programming
Child & Youth Support
Shelter & Housing
For more information, contact: Derek Bechthold, Manager, Fund Development at 403-536-8684 or by email at: derek.bechthold@thebsf.ca
A gift in kind (non-cash gift) refers to a gift of property other than cash. Please reach out to Nikki at nikki.knopp@thebsf.ca if you would like to make a gift in kind donation. Due to limited storage space, we are sometimes unable to accept every donation, but we are happy to direct you to one of our charity partners if that is the case.
Contributions of services, time, skills, or effort are not considered gifts-in-kind, but instead services provided voluntarily. Please see our volunteer page to learn more!
Amazon Wishlist
Please see our Amazon Wishlist below for the fastest way to donate the items our families need most urgently. We frequently update this list to reflect the current needs of the families we serve.
Used Donations
As we partner with many organizations that specialize in distributing used goods to people in need, we only accept used donations if we have a specific request out on our website or social media. If you have used items to donate, please email nikki.knopp@thebsf.ca to find out where they would be most appreciated.
Gift in Honour
Certain people and moments in life are particularly worthy of recognition. A wonderful way to commemorate an occasion or recognize someone is making a gift in their honor. Click here to make a gift in memory or celebration of a loved one.
Volunteer
We are extremely grateful for the gift of time our volunteers provide. A variety of programs supported almost entirely by volunteer work, as well as up-to-date information on these opportunities, can be found on the volunteer page.
Sponsorship
We host several events throughout the year. More information about these unique and exciting events can be found on our events page.
Sponsorship opportunities can be a great way to advertise your business while supporting your community. If your business is interested in a partnership, please email Taryn at taryn.ashdown@thebsf.ca to receive our most current sponsorship opportunities.
Host a Fundraiser
We are here to help make your idea a reality, whether you want to organize a dinner, host a bake sale, or donate a portion of your retail sales. Please see our Fundraising Guide for support.
Securities & Insurance
You can make a tax-smart donation to support Heart Home Network by donating securities. Please reach out to Taryn at taryn.ashdown@thebsf.ca for instructions.
Skip the Depot
Skip the Depot Referral Link: https://app.skipthedepot.com/brendastraffordsociety
You can support vulnerable women and children with the refund of your recyclables through SkipTheDepot. They will pick up your bottles at your convenience, so all you need to do is download the app and book your pickup time. Choosing Heart Home Network as the recipient of your bottle money will entitle you to a tax receipt for your contribution of $10 or more at the end of the year. Sign up today by downloading the app.
Donate a Car
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Donating your vehicle to Heart Home Network is a major help, and super simple to do! Our amazing partners at www.donateacar.ca will coordinate everything. All you need to do with your unwanted vehicle is fill out the online form and either drop off the vehicle or have it towed at your convenience. These donations are tax deductible, and we will gladly provide a tax receipt upon your request.
Fresh Prep
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As Canada’s top rated meal kit, signing up for Fresh Prep guarantees quality nourishment for your family. For each new signup, Fresh Prep donates a portion of sales to Heart Home Network, ensuring vulnerable families at our Network have a brighter tomorrow.
Air Miles
Transfer your unused Airmiles to Heart Home Network to allow us to purchase essential items and redeem cash rewards.
If you would like to donate your Miles directly to Heart Home Network, please call the Air Miles Customer Care phone number – 1-888-247-6453.