How It Works
Step 1: Online pledge
Provide details about your securities or mutual funds donation. Once complete, download the Letter of Direction form. You will also receive an email confirming your pledge. CanadaHelps will receive and process your pledge.
Step 2: Letter of Direction
Send the completed Letter of Direction to your broker authorizing the transfer of your shares to CanadaHelps. It typically takes 1 to 2 working days for the transfer to settle within the CanadaHelps account.
Step 3: CanadaHelps Sells Shares
Once proceeds are received, CanadaHelps will send you a detailed confirmation email with your charitable tax receipt and disburse the proceeds from the sale to our charity.
PLEASE NOTE:
Do you use a Direct Investing platform such as RBC Direct Invest, TD Waterhouse Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, or QuestTrade? You may need to complete the Letter of Authorization/Direction Form available from your Direct Investing firm. The Letter of Direction we provide at the end of your pledge includes all the information you will need to complete their form.
A new Letter of Direction (LOD) and pledge form must be used for each Securities donation to avoid delays. Please do not re-use previous LODs.
CanadaHelps, our trusted partner, will process the donation of your security on our behalf.
Monetary Donations Needed!
We rely heavily on the generosity of our community. Monetary donations are needed now, more than ever!
Your donation can help make a positive difference in the lives of the youth we serve! We accept donations of both money and goods. Donate online or see our wishlist for items that are currently in need.