This is it! My Charity, Essential Aid. *with pics* UPDATE

[safielstar]

Thanks! Yes, we can use overnight diapers, as well as pretty much any type of infant item. The family needs bank is open every Wednesday so feel free to stop in. Hubby just bought a new truck so we can always pick up any items you might want to donate.

if I have a wednesday off I can drop them off myself, but I'll let you know if a pickup might be needed

[SavenRaven]

if I have a wednesday off I can drop them off myself, but I'll let you know if a pickup might be needed

Great! I look forward to meeting you

[lilo0003]

Raven:
amazing work you doing.
are you a registered charity? I am going to do a cash donation but if you are registered I can have DH do it and his company has a matching program so it will be double. I have a 3.00 pediasure coupon, can you use it? I don't have little ones any more but I am happy to save what ever I get for coupons. You can also somehow register to receive donations of SDM points but I have no idea how.

[sarah_cio]

Very inspirational!

[honeybee.]

God bless you!

[Anna Michele]

Raven:
amazing work you doing.
are you a registered charity? I am going to do a cash donation but if you are registered I can have DH do it and his company has a matching program so it will be double. I have a 3.00 pediasure coupon, can you use it? I don't have little ones any more but I am happy to save what ever I get for coupons. You can also somehow register to receive donations of SDM points but I have no idea how.

that would be great be sure to let us know when you get that set up!
So many great ideas from all the insightful Sc'ers

[r0c0upons]

You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SavenRaven]

Raven:
amazing work you doing.
are you a registered charity? I am going to do a cash donation but if you are registered I can have DH do it and his company has a matching program so it will be double. I have a 3.00 pediasure coupon, can you use it? I don't have little ones any more but I am happy to save what ever I get for coupons. You can also somehow register to receive donations of SDM points but I have no idea how.

Firstly, let me thank you for considering Essential Aid as the recipiant of your donation. Because we are non-profit, we do rely on the kindess and generosity of individuals to help keep our programs running.


For the past 2 years, we have been providing assistance to local families that are in need of some extra help by running an Emergency Formula and diaper program. Until recently, we have been operating as informal non-for-profit orgnization using the name Essential Aid Family Services. When we decided to expand and open our Family Needs Bank in Hamilton, we began the process of registering to incorporate provincially. After sending in our Application For Incorporation of a Corporation without Share Capital (Form 2), the Ministry advised us that the name "Essential Aid Family Services" was not descriptive enough to satisfy the requirements and suggested the name "Essential Aid and Family Services of Ontario". We have recently re-submitted our application using the suggested name change and expect to have the registration completed by the end of this week. We paid for the Expedited Service so that registration will be completed within 7 days... At that point you will be able to find us registered provincially as a corporate non-profit organization.


Unfortunatley, at this time, we are unable to issue Tax Reciepts for donations made to Essential Aid so we will not qualify for the Donation Matching by your husbands company. We will, however, begin the application process for a Charitable Tax Exemption Status with the CRA as soon as our corporate provincial registration is complete. Our Lawyer has advised that the registration process for registering a Charity under the Income Tax Act can take from 6-18months. The process is lengthly and I will have to jump through many flaming hoops but we hope to gain the CRA Charitable status as soon as possible, so that we may apply for funding for further expansion.

I have also looked into the SDM optimum donation program (thanks so much for the tip!) and we will be able to register the Charity for it just as soon as we have that CRA Charitable Status tax exemption number. I am really hoping the application process is closer to 6months and not 18months!

[mrsf1sh]

WOW! You are providing a great service. Well done!

[mrsf1sh]

Just posted a wagjag deal that can help out

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/271962-...2/#post5253392

[SavenRaven]

Just posted a wagjag deal that can help out

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/271962-...2/#post5253392

Thanks again for donating yours! I'm going to use my telus credit for this as well. What a great idea!

[SavenRaven]

Was greeted yesterday at Essential Aid's Family Needs Bank by 2 Envies of Baby Coupons. I know there were a few of you who said you were sending some so Thank You very much!

[roxybabe39]

bookmarking! Always love to hear updates on this!! It's so inspirational to see you do this much good will be sending as many coupons to you as possible

[SavenRaven]

Essential Aid and Family Services of Ontario inc is now officially approved as a Charity!

Uploaded a pic in first post.

[suncrest]

Wow - I'm speechless!