Give the gift of hope and healing for the holiday season.

Donate to Bereaved Families ~ York Region to help us reach our campaign goal of $10,000 – Your donations will make a difference

“My husband and I experienced the devastating and derailing effects from the loss of our son several years ago. It is an arduous process of finding one’s way again and without doubt, Bereaved Families of York Region helped us and is assisting hundreds of others.” ~ Bereaved Mom ~

Your support is critical in sustaining BFOYR as a community service agency in York Region. As the Region continues to grow, there are increasing demands for bereavement programs, services and resources for children, youth, adults, families and seniors. 95% of our total funding relies on the generous contributions from residents, businesses, community organizations, special events and campaigns such as this. With your financial support, our doors can remain open.

Death is a difficult topic and many don’t want to talk about it, BUT each and every one of us will experience the death of family members and friends at some point. Often in society, many people try to rush through their grief experience or ignoring it all together. This in turn, promotes negative effects on our physical health, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual well-being.

BFOYR helps children move forward after their loss of a parent or parents; moms and dads in beginning their healing journey after losing a child; youth and individuals who need critical help following the death of a loved one and adults who have lost a spouse or partner, so they too can move forward in their lives. BFOYR helps individuals develop personal coping strategies and to honour the life and memory of their loved ones. The well-being of our community is strengthened through BFOYR’s programs, services and resources.

On average BFOYR receives over 5,000 contacts each year and has the support of 84 dedicated volunteers who commit approximately 4,900 hours of help to others through our bereavement programs and services. BFOYR is "opening doors to help the hope and healing begin" and we need your assistance to continue to support those who look to our organization for help.

There are now 4 convenient ways to contribute to BFOYR including the Friendship Circle of Hope & Healing....a monthly giving program that is automatic, affordable and convenient. Monthly giving is another way to support the organization all year round....you can make a difference to the lives of children, youth and adults every day throughout the entire year. Your consistent support as a monthly donor also affords BFOYR the security to plan ahead, building on the momentum. Use our Donation Form for both monthly giving and also contributing through a single donation or donate online through CanadaHelps.org

Thank you for caring. Your support is needed now more than ever before.

Yours truly,

Cathy Chouinard & Mimi McEvenue
Co-Chairs - Bereaved Families of York Region

Ways to donate.

Print our Donation Form and Mail or fax it.

Donate online at Canadahelps.org

Donate monthly through your financial institution - see Donation Form.

A charitable tax receipt will be issued at the end of the year for the total amount of your donations.

Print a copy of this letter.