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IDEAL ANGELS
YOU can make a difference! Become involved…be an IDEAL ANGEL!
An IDEAL ANGEL is an individual, a group or an organization that recognizes there are mutual benefits for persons with intellectual disability to be included in mainstream society and wishes to financially assist IDEAL-WAY.ca to achieve that worthy result.
Ways to Donate
As a nonprofit organization, IDEAL-WAY depends on the generosity and support of people like you. IDEAL-WAY.ca Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit organization. You can support our organization in one of the following ways:
1. One Time Financial Donation
Give generously, in any amount of your choice. Honour Robert Pio Hajjar, Founding Director of IDEAL-WAY, by matching his $62.05 startup donation.
By Mail: Cheques and money orders should be payable to "IDEAL-WAY" and mailed to:
IDEAL-WAY
33A-145 The West Mall
Toronto, ON M9C 4V2
2. Scheduled Financial Donations
• Support the organization through monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments. Please email us at info@ideal-way.ca or use our Contact Us page.
3. Other Financial Donations
• Stock Donations: Please contact us if you would like to make a stock donation to IDEAL-WAY. Often times, stock donations to charitable organizations are very tax-friendly decisions since you can typically (1) receive an income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock and (2) avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciated portion of the value if you sold it. We cannot provide any tax or legal advice around stock sales, so please discuss this decision with your financial advisors.
• Other: Please email us at info@ideal-way.ca or use our Contact Us page if you would like to support us financially in another way.
4. Bequeath some, or all, of the proceeds from your estate
5. In-Kind Donations
• Unrestricted financial donations allow us the greatest flexibility in meeting our organization's mission and program goals. However, certain types of in-kind donations would help tremendously:
o ANY advertising outlet / media buys (newspapers, magazines, billboards, radio, television, etc.)
o Printing / mail house services
o Product donations
o Meals or restaurant gift certificates for our Board of Directors meetings, staff meetings, and volunteer work sessions
o Office supplies of all kinds, including paper, pens, plain notebooks, etc.
o Clothing or merchandise custom designed or personalized for IDEAL-WAY promotional needs
o Graphic design services
o Travel, Hotel accommodations
o Warehouse space
o Truck or van to transport goods
Please email us at info@ideal-way.ca or use our Contact Us page if you are able to support us with one of these donations.
6. Sponsor or Host an IDEAL fundraising event
Contact us to host or sponsor an event. Spread the word, and encourage family members, colleagues, friends and neighbours to support our worthy cause. Be creative, start a buzz, and form an IDEAL fundraising group.
7. Volunteer
• If you are located in the Toronto area and would like to help us staff local special events or assist us as needed, please join our volunteer mailing list by emailing us at volunteers@ideal-way.ca or use our Contact Us page.
IDEAL-WAY is a Canadian nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Become a part of something special. Together, we can do it, the ideal way.
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Mahatma Ghandi
Benefits of Giving
1. Feeling of Personal Satisfaction
Every person wants to leave a mark and know that his or her life matters in this world. Making a difference, however, takes more than vision and sense of possibility. It takes a commitment to action. When you give, you feel empowered and fulfilled because you know you've made a difference. Even if you get no credit or no one else even finds out, you know the world is better because of you.
2. Measurable & Meaningful Results
Gifts of all sizes can make a tremendous difference in the lives of others. When you donate your time or money you can actually see the results of your generosity.
3. Opportunity for Teamwork
Supporting a cause unites teams and strengthens leaders. It inspires bold, effective action from your employees, friends, family members, and clients. When you come together to support a meaningful cause, you build a meaningful bond.
4. Share Your Skills
Volunteering is a terrific way to share your hobbies or skills.
5. Learn New Skills
Volunteering your time offers you an opportunity to learn new skills. Whether you seek to personally grow by becoming involved, finding a special place in your community, you will learn so much. If you are willing to help, others will always be willing to teach you and mentor you.
6. Express a Personal Connection to a Cause
Everyone has a certain cause that really gets them excited. AT IDEAL-WAY, we believe there is something here with your name on it. What gets you excited? How passionate are you about changing the world? How can you make a difference for these exceptional individuals? Now do something about it.
7. Live Out Your Values and Faith
If you really want to show you care about others or live out a faith that encourages generosity and good deeds, consider giving to IDEAL-WAY and help advance your beliefs. This organization is the result of several strong Christians feeling called to help others.
8. Tax Benefits
While we hope you're not giving purely for tax reasons, financial gifts can be a significant tax benefit. For more information, contact us.
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