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​Charitable Registration Number:​ 132274093RR0001

As a Sexual Assault Support Centre, we wrap survivors in community care. We walk beside them on their journey. Our support is free and doesn’t come with time limits. For thirty years our motto’s been “You are NOT alone.” In the post-#MeToo era, we need your help to say this with confidence to survivors!

Your one-time or monthly gift can make a big difference. Please keep scrolling for our donation form.

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Donate One Time or Monthly

Online Donations: 
Please see our safe and secure donation form below to get started. You will receive an immediate tax receipt!
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Cheque and/or Cash Donations: 
Please mail cheques to:
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region, 151 Frederick Street, 3rd Floor, Kitchener, ON

To drop off a cash or cheque donation at our office, please set up an appointment time by emailing donations@sascwr.org.

​Benefits of donating monthly 

• Secure, reliable funds make it easier for SASC to plan out programming
• The knowledge that your donation is put to work immediately
• Lower administrative costs for SASC
• Less financial strain as a donor as you can give over time versus a lump sum
• Automatic donation payment from your credit card, Pay Pal, or Interac
• Annual or monthly statements provided for tax purposes
• The ability to change or suspend your donation at any time

The impact of $10, $25, $50, or $100 a month... 
Consider that…  

• $10 a month can provide survivors with practical assistance such as bus tickets, food, and self-care items 
• $25 a month can provide 8 hours of coverage on our 24 Hour Support Line, ensuring a trained and caring person is always available to take a call 
• $50 a month can support workshops for youth about consent and healthy-relationships 

• $100 a month can support one survivor through their healing journey 

Donate to our practical needs closet (food, toiletries, gift cards, etc.) | Click here for more info...

We accept non-perishable food items, self-care items, bus tickets, grocery or drug store gift cards (units of $10 or $20). We pass these directly along to our many clients in need. Tax receipts can be issued for in-kind donations that are submitted with receipts.

To donate: We accept donations in person at our office by appointment only. Please contact donations@sascwr.org if you wish to donate physical items to our practical needs closet. Please include a description of the items you wish to donate, as well as some times you are available. A staff member will respond within 1-2 business days. 

Much needed items include:

• Grocery Gift Cards (Units of $10 or $20)
• ​Canned goods
  • Especially with easy open lids
• Pasta
• Pasta sauce
• Peanut Butter
• Canned Peaches
• Beans
• Canned Tomatoes
• Condiments

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• Crackers
• Rice
• Granola bars
• Fruit bars
• Shampoo (Full Sized)
• Conditioner (Full Sized)
• Deodorant
• Unused makeup
• Toothpaste
• Toilet Paper
• New Pyjamas 

Fundraise for SASC | Click here for more info...

​ Would you like to use your talents and creativity to host a fundraiser? This is a great way for people in our community to help us transform lives. Please download our third party fundraising form below!

third party fundraiser form

​Examples Of Fundraising Events

• Barbecue
• Concert
• Dinner
• Car Wash
• Dress Down Day
• Bake Sale
• Candygrams
• Plant Sale

• ​Used Book Sale
• T-Shirt Fundraiser
• Raffle
• Talent Show
• Dance
• Knit-A-Thon
• Fun Fair (Carnival Games)
• Fashion Show

• Pancake Breakfast
• 5k Run, Walk or Roll
• Golf Tournament
• Trivia Night
• Video Game Tournament
• Silent Auction
• Gift Wrapping Services
• Bingo 

​Fundraising Terms and Conditions

A third-party fundraiser is any activity by an independent group or individual where SASC has no fiduciary responsibility and little or no staff involvement.

If you have an idea for an event that will benefit SASC, please review these important points:
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1. Although we actively encourage third-party fundraising events, all events must be approved by SASC in advance. This is an important safeguard to preserving the integrity of our name and our commitment to raise the funds necessary to fulfill our mission in a cost-efficient and effective manner.

2. SASC does not endorse any fundraising activity that is not in line with good fundraising practices or that does not fit with our Centre’s values. The organizers of third party events do not represent SASC. This should be clear in all dealings with the public, sponsors and supporters. Those organizing third-party fundraising events are not authorized to speak to the media on behalf of SASC.

3. We will review your proposal and do our very best to contact you within approximately seven (7) business days. While we are able to provide guidance for your event, we do not have the personnel to handle the organizational and administrative tasks associated with third-party events. Therefore, you are responsible for all details of the event including: underwriting all of the related costs; creating flyers to publicize the event; and working at the actual event. We cannot guarantee our assistance in promoting the event, but we are happy to share the event via social media and with our membership. In some cases, we may be able to have a staff person attend the event, or recruit our volunteers to help out at the event, but we cannot guarantee this.

4. The event must be promoted in a manner to avoid statements or the appearance of SASC endorsing any product, firm, organization, individual or service.

5. Promotional materials should state the percentage of proceeds that will benefit SASC.

6. SASC can provide informational materials educating others about our Centre and services. Advance notice is needed regarding the quantities needed.

7. Event organizers are responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses, especially those for raffles or games of chance, liquor, and those related to public health and safety.

8. Event organizers must obtain their own liability insurance to cover an event. SASC is not financially liable for the promotion and/or staging of third-party events.

9. Charitable tax receipts can be issued to individual donors provided they meet the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules and regulations. In these cases, monetary donations (over $20) are eligible for a receipt when full contact information is provided for donors. Please keep accurate records.

10. Third-party fundraising revenue and expenses cannot flow through SASC books. Only the final net proceeds from the event are to be processed by SASC.

11. Proceeds should be forwarded to SASC within 30 days of the completion of the fundraiser. Reminder: Please do not move forward with your plans until you have submitted your application and been notified of our decision.
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Thank you for your support of our Centre! ​

Support survivors like Dianne.

Please watch this three minute video to hear Dianne's story, and why SASC needs your support today. When you donate, whether it's one-time, monthly, by organizing a fundraiser, or making a gift-in-kind, you support survivors like Dianne.

Thank you for your donation!

Dianne's Story: SASC at SVP's Perfect Pitch from SASCWR on Vimeo.