Success Stories

Members Speak

Val Takeda, Executive Director,
Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel

"On behalf of all of us at the Rape Crisis/Sexual Assault Centre of Peel, thank you so much for the great Body Shop donation, and for all of the other donations we've received from In Kind Canada in the past. My Counseling team was thrilled to see what they'll be able to make available for women in our workshops. It spurred them to plan some additional self-care evenings. Just wanted you all to know that your hard work is invaluable to us."

Ken Gingerich, Director of Development,
Fife House, Toronto

"On behalf of the Rhythms for Life Committee, and everyone at Fife House,thank you so much for your silent auction donation for Rhythms for Life!

The entire event was a resounding success. The lead-up radio coverage on JazzFM, the several newsprint promotions, the fantastic jazz and blues artists, and the outstanding silent and live auctions containing contributions from over forty individuals or corporations, all combined to raise over $47,000".

Chris Smith, Fund Development Coordinator,
St. Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Housing

"St. Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Housing has developed a unique raffle using 13 of the Children In Art lithographs. We are holding a print per month raffle. For a $10 ticket, patrons have a chance at all 13 draws (one per month starting September 2003, plus an early bird draw in August). Ticket sales began on March 27 and in the first week 87 of the 500 tickets were sold. These prints are bringing in income for our programs for abused women. Thank you".

Kathy A. Drury, Vice-President, Board of Directors,
PEEL HIV/AIDS NETWORK

"I would like to thank you again, for your generous donation of fine art works. This donation helped our agency to raise $ 13,500.00 net dollars from our PHANtastic Gala Dinner and Silent Auction."

Anita Hovey, Manager, Special Events
The Nova Scotia Hospital Foundation

"Your donation of a diamond ring, through In Kind Canada, directly contributed $14,000.00 towards a broad range of patient-focused services including early intervention, recovery and integration; continued research to identify improved treatment; and community education and peer counselling." See Diamond Ring for news coverage of this event!

Lorna Tomlinson, B.S.W., M.Ed., Executive Director
WENDAT Community Psychiatric Support Programs
"We have used the art in various capacities including gifts to volunteers, promotion and public relations as well as fund raising. The art is part of our annual dinner auction which, last year, helped us raise in excess of $ 15,000.00 (net) between North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre and ourselves."

Tracy Ryan, Executive Director
Canadian Mental Health Association, New Brunswick Division
"The prints that you sent, greatly enhanced the quality of our Auction. The event was both profitable and successful in promoting the Association".

Donna Pitter, Executive Director
Big Brothers of North Simcoe
"We are thrilled with the artwork we have been receiving from In Kind Canada! "We conducted a raffle with a framed print and raised $ 973.00 after expenses". "We have them displayed around the office with price tags on them". "We can't say enough about the donations of artwork to our agency. It is a tremendous help to us".

Kelly Boon, Executive Assistant
Touring Friends
"I would like to thank you for your transfer of the donation-in- kind of the beautiful rings, to be used for our fundraising auction." Thank you for helping us to "enrich lives and fulfil dreams"

Carol Luck
La Leche League Canada
"The lap top computer LLLC received from In Kind Canada was a life saver. I wanted you to know how much good your organization has done for mine. Thank you."

Jane Howard Baker
Inner City Angels
"Everyone here at Inner City Angels thanks In Kind Canada just for being so KIND! What a wonderful organization you are. You have certainly made a difference in our lives!

Paula Osmok, Executive Director
John Howard Society of Victoria/Haliburton/Simcoe & Muskoka
"We were impressed with the quality of office furniture we recently received through In Kind Canada. We were also impressed with In Kind Canada and their ability to coordinate the distribution."

Lori Chamberlain, Executive Director
St. Thomas - Elgin Art Gallery
"Thank you for the generous donation of two computers." "The computers are an invaluable resource". "The generosity of organizations like In Kind Canada, makes it possible for small non profit organizations, like the Art Gallery St. Thomas - Elgin, to keep moving ahead and making progress."