MAKE A
DIFFERENCE
Make tomorrow a better day #FORTHEKIDS.
Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation supports special needs programs and services at Lansdowne Children's Centres in Brantford, Simcoe, Caledonia and Dunnville.
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Through your generous gifts we are able to help children and youth and their families with access to:
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Specialty equipment
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Support workers
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Community-based programs
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Centre-run programs
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Recreation programs supported by Lansdowne Foundation include: Day Camps, After School Programs, Art Programs, Summer Camps and other activities that build life skills through recreation, socialization and play.
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Charitable Registration #11881-6883-RR0001
Foundation News and Stories
JOIN OUR MISSION!
To raise funds that support Lansdowne Children's Centre and assist in the continued operation and growth of the services, supports and programs offered
#FORTHEKIDS.
Our Values:
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Respect - for our donors and clients’ privacy in publishing donations, photos and stories with consent.
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Stewardship - proper and timely stewardship and acknowledgment for donations of money, gifts in kind, and volunteerism. Ensure that the donor will receive proper recognition for their gifts.
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Transparency - ensure the donor has access to the Foundation’s recent financial statements, and that their gift will be used for its intended purpose.
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Partnership - maintain support and respect for our donors, community partners, staff, and clients to create a culture of philanthropy.
OUR DREAM
The programs supported by community grants and fund-raised dollars assist children and youth with special needs to participate fully in the lives of their families and communities by promoting participation in the least restrictive environment.
Programs are designed to provide opportunities for children and youth with special needs to experience ways to socialize and enjoy leisure pursuits in a safe and supported environment.
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Participating in recreation and leisure activities builds confidence and capacity, opening doors for participation in mainstream offerings and lifelong commitment to health and wellness.
LEGACY GIVING
Remembering Lansdowne Children’s Centre in your will is an example of a planned or legacy gift, a lasting way to ensure that we can provide children and youth of our community with the services and supports they need for years to come.
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Planned gifts are made through a bequest, life insurance policy, securities, charitable gift annuities, trust funds and RRSPs.
Please contact our Foundation Office to discuss your Bequest, and meet with your financial planning professional to learn more about the potential tax benefits of legacy gifting.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Lansdowne Children’s Centre Foundation is a transparent organization, committed to our donors and their privacy.
With respect to the Association of Fundraising Professional’s “Donor Bill of Rights”, the Foundation ensures that our members are held accountable by the Centre’s Executive Director and Foundation Board, execute stewardship and embody Lansdowne’s defining characteristics: respect, inclusion, diversity, and empowerment.
Donors are given the utmost respect for their privacy and are properly receipted, in accordance with Canadian Revenue Agency’s regulations.
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Our Lansdowne Children’s Centre Foundation is committed to respecting the wishes of our donors. We will respect donor privacy and insure that the donation is applied to the program as stipulated by the donor. e receipt all donations according to CRA regulations. Thank you for all donations supporting our kids. You
have made a difference.
The Lansdowne Children's Centre Foundation is governed by a Foundation Board
and is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Charitable Registration No: 11881-6883-RR0001
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Telling the Lansdowne story to the community is a mandate of our foundation.
It is critical that our community understands the value of our children’s treatment centre.
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Our Foundation team is trained in all aspects of giving and is always available
to discuss a donation #FORTHEKIDS at Lansdowne Children's Centre.
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We sincerely thank you for visiting our website today and hope that you appreciate the importance of our mission to support infant, children and youth clients of Lansdowne Children's Centre and their families.
