Every donation makes a difference, no matter the amount, and combined with the donations of others, helps to provide non taxable grants when they are needed most. Below are the testimonials of just a few EAF Grant Recipients who have kindly shared their stories:

“ We were directly affected by the hurricane. The grant has been a small lifeline during an incredibly challenging time. It has helped ease some immediate burdens in the aftermath. We've had to spend money we simply don’t have to deal with the damage, and every little bit helps when you’re trying to stay afloat. ”

“ When we lost our 22-year-old special needs son, Ezekiel, the relief fund was extremely helpful in assisting with Ezekiel's burial expenses as he was never eligible for any type of life insurance policy. The grant allowed us to give him the burial that we wanted. ”

“ I was in an abusive relationship and had to leave for my safety. Thanks to my employer sponsoring this relief fund, I was able to get a place of my own. To those who have donated to this fund, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I would have been homeless without this grant. There are no words to express how grateful I am. ”

Anyone can donate to the Fund. The Fund relies on support from the sponsoring organization and individual donations made by the sponsoring organization’s partners, employees, and/or the general public. Donations can be made as one-time gifts or recurring periodic contributions.

In Canada, all donations are entitled to a tax credit. EAF Canada is a registered charity with business number 790145668RR0001. For questions related to the tax treatment of donations, please contact your local tax professional.

Most often, the sponsoring organization covers the cost of all Fund operating expenses. If not, EAF Canada endeavors to keep administrative costs low in order to maximize dollars sent to those in need.

When you set up a recurring payroll deduction contribution (if available), it will remain in effect until you change or cancel it by submitting a new form via the “Payroll Deduction” button under ‘Make a donation’ or through your company’s defined process.

EAF Canada’s donation letter process differs depending on the donation method and total donation amount. Please review the following details:

• Payroll Deduction Donations: EAF Canada does not provide letters for payroll deduction donations because your T4 slip is an acceptable form of documentation when filing taxes, per CRA requirements. 
• Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or Text to Give Donations: No matter the donation amount, you will receive a letter via email from receipts@mail2.donorbox.org at the time of your donation, or shortly thereafter. Please be sure to look for the email in any filtered inboxes and spam or junk folders.
• Check, Electronic Transfer/Wire, or Securities Donations: EAF Canada does not provide letters for check, electronic transfer/wire, or securities donations under CAD $20 because a canceled check or record of your electronic transfer/wire/securities donation is an acceptable form of documentation when filing taxes, per CRA requirements. If your total donation amount is over CAD $20, you will receive a hard copy letter from EAF Canada, which will be mailed to the address provided with the donation. 

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations do not allow for donations to be earmarked for specific individuals. However, all donations made to the Fund will be used for the intended charitable purpose in aid of the Fund's Charitable Class (those eligible to apply for a grant).

Not at all. Donating to the Fund is completely voluntary and eligibility for assistance is based upon need and qualifying circumstances. In addition, no applicant is entitled to receive a grant based on their history of contributions to the Fund.

If you wish to change or cancel a recurring donation made through Donorbox, simply log in to your Donorbox account. (You should have received an email from Donorbox with a link to create an account when you initially set up your recurring donation.) Inside your account, click into the Recurring Plan that you would like to modify and make your preferred changes.