Supporters
Our literacy program just keeps getting better. And we couldn’t do it without the generous support of people like you.
This year we’ve added more learning groups, extended our hours and planned an exciting lineup of fall special events. Visit the What’s New page for details.
Stop by the Learner’s Gallery to sample some of the writing talent in our community.
Can you help Parkdale Project Read?
We appreciate all sizes and kinds of donations and can provide tax receipts for donations over $10.
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Donate to Parkdale Project Read
You can make an on-line donation to Parkdale Project Read through CanadaHelps.org.
Every year we have an art auction and will gratefully accept donations of art. We also have other fundraising events like our community dance, walkathon and craft fair that require sponsorship and monetary support from the community.
We are trying to create a beautiful, comfortable and inspiring space to help students imagine new possibilities and learn successfully.
Do you have any of these things you can give, loan, or sell (cheaply) to us?
- Office Supplies: Paper, pens/pencils, file folders, envelopes, etc.
- Kitchen Supplies: Teabags, coffee, cutlery, paper napkins, plates, etc.
- Furniture: Small garden tables and chairs
- Beauty and Comfort: Plants, planters (including big ones for outdoors), prints, posters, ornamental water fountain, mobiles, hanging birds, wind chimes, crystals, kites, cosy throws, fish tank, exercise mats, cushions (especially floor sized)…
- Material for creative activities: Old magazines, cloth, ribbon, embroidery thread, wool, lace, wallpaper samples, tissue paper, sequins, glitter, buttons, feathers, seaweed, shells, stones…
- Writing prompts: Old calendars, postcards, beautiful photos, greetings cards, small objects (fridge magnets, decorative things), journals (blank books)…
Please contact us if you have anything you can spare – however little! And feel free to pass this request on to anyone else you think might help us out.
How to donate
To make a donation, please contact us or come by and visit us.
Our charitable number is 11908 0299 RR0001.
Thank you!We would like to thank the following funders and supporters:
- Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
- National Literacy Secretariat
- Trillium Foundation
- City of Toronto
- United Way Donor Choice
- CIBC
- Individual Donors
- All of our volunteers