Donate Online

Donate

E-transfer

E-transfers can be sent to info@rayofhope.net. If you’re donating for the first time or if your address has changed, be sure to email info@rayofhope.net with your full mailing address so we can send you your tax receipt in February.

Donate by Cheque

Cheques can be mailed to or dropped off at :

Ray of Hope
659 King St. East, Suite 230
Kitchener, ON
N2G 2M4

Donate over the Phone

Call us at 519-578-9018 ext. 0 to make a donation over the phone.

Donate Stock or Securities

If you would like to donate stocks or securities to Ray of Hope, please follow the instructions here:

Share/Securities Transfer Form

Donate by pre-authorized payment

If you would like to via pre-authorized deposit and have the funds deducted from your bank account, we can send you a void cheque via email.

Donate Monthly

There are a few ways to sign up as a monthly donor:
* Online on the donation form and select the monthly tab
* By phone – call us at 519-578-8018 ext. 0 and we can get you signed up
* By mail: Send us a void cheque and let us know what day of the month and how much you’d like us to deduct. The funds will be deducted from your bank account via pre-authorized deposit.

Ray of Hope
659 King St. East, Suite 230
Kitchener, ON
N2G 2M4

You can change your monthly donation at any time. Call or email us at info@rayofhope.net

Legacy Giving

A gift in your will, or by naming Ray of Hope as a beneficiary of your life insurance or registered assets, supports the work long term and can offer tax benefits.

Ray of Hope’s Fundraising and Donor Policies

Ray of Hope’s Fundraising and Donor Policies

Food & Clothing Donations

You can help ease food insecurity and everyday challenges for people in our community.

Most needed items

Shelf stable food
Pasta and pasta sauce
Canned meat, pasta, and stews
Canned fruit and vegetables
Boxed milk
Cereal and oatmeal
School safe snacks

Hygiene and household
Deodorant
Toilet paper
Toothpaste
Feminine hygiene products

Baby care
Diapers
Formula
Baby food

Clothing
New socks and underwear

Gently used:
* winter coats
* boots and shoes
* cozy wear (sweaters, sweatshirts, warm joggers)
* business causal wear for our Employment Program

Items can be dropped off at 659 King Street East – entrance off of Stirling Lane – Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm. If you arrive before 11 am, press the big green doorbell and a staff will meet you at the door.

Questions? Contact info@rayofhope.net.

Help fill our Marketplace Food Hamper Program.

Become a Fundraiser

Join our annual Coldest Night of the Year and walk and fundraise for Ray of Hope! Be sure to select Kitchener as your location.

Run an Event

Here are some ideas for fundraising events for Ray of Hope:

• Host a trivia night: Invite your friends, family, or coworkers to join you for a night of trivia. You can use an online platform or create your own questions. Charge a small fee for each participant or team and donate the money to Ray of Hope. You can also offer prizes for the winners or have a 50/50 draw.
• Organize a car wash: Set up a car wash station at a convenient location and ask for donations from drivers who want their cars cleaned. You can also sell snacks and drinks to raise more funds. Make sure you have the necessary equipment and permissions before you start.
• Plan a garage sale: Gather some items that you no longer need and sell them at a garage sale. You can also ask your neighbours or friends to donate their unwanted goods. Price the items reasonably and advertise your sale online or with flyers. Donate the proceeds to Ray of Hope.

These are just some examples of fundraising events for Ray of Hope. You can also come up with your own creative ideas that match your passion and purpose. Whatever you choose to do, remember that you are helping Ray of Hope provide essential services and programs to people who need them most.

Tips for organizing a fundraising event

Read this article for tips and tricks on organizing a fundraising event. 

Find ideas and inspiration for your fundraising event.

Community Associations

Local Community Associations make a steady difference close to home. We are grateful for the Forest Heights Community Association, which has supported our work through clothing drives, direct gifts, and by joining the Coldest Night of the Year as a team!

If your Community Association wants to support neighbours who are struggling, we would be glad to partner with you. Clothing drives, simple fundraisers, and Coldest Night teams are all easy ways to help. Reach out if you would like to get involved.

Workplace Fundraising

Workplace fundraising is a great way to support Ray of Hope. By organizing or participating in workplace fundraising activities, you can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable neighbours and demonstrate your company’s social responsibility. Here are some ideas for workplace fundraising for Ray of Hope:

• Start a Coldest Night of the Year team: The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walk that raises money for local charities serving people in need. You can register your team online and choose Kitchener – Ray of Hope as your location. Then, invite your coworkers, friends, and family to join your team or sponsor you. You can walk 2km or 5km at the main event on February 24, 2024, Everyone who raises $150 or more gets a toque!
• Host a casual day or dress-up day: Ask your coworkers to donate a small amount to wear a fun costume to work. You can choose a theme that matches your company culture or the season. For example, you can have a pyjama day, a superhero day, or a Halloween day. Collect the donations and send them to Ray of Hope.
• Organize a bake sale or lunch sale: If you have some culinary skills, you can bake some goodies or prepare some sandwiches and sell them at your workplace. You can also ask your coworkers to contribute their own baked goods or lunch items. Set a reasonable price for each item and donate the proceeds to Ray of Hope.
• Hold a silent auction or raffle: Gather some prizes from your company or local businesses and hold a silent auction or raffle at your workplace. You can sell tickets or bids to your coworkers and draw the winners at a specified time. You can also make it more fun by adding some mystery prizes or challenges. Donate the money raised to Ray of Hope.

Interested in organizing a fundraising event?

Email us at info@rayofhope.net or call us at 1-519-578-8010 ext. 0