Philanthropy means “love for humankind”. The word has its origins in the Greek “philos,” (loving) and “anthropos,” (humankind). Sometimes the words “philanthropy” and “charity” are used interchangeably but there is a difference. Charity actually refers to a short-term, empathetic response to an immediate problem or issue (for example, giving food to someone who is hungry), while […]
At Moorelands Kids, we think volunteering is so important that we created our VITAL youth leadership program for high school students at Marc Garneau CI. The program’s goal is to empower participants with leadership skills and help them become community leaders and positive role models through service in the community. Right now, our 21 VITAL […]
The Starry Summer Night Committee, an amazing volunteer group of Kawagama and Bear Lake cottagers, have dedicated hundreds of hours to get kids facing economic hardship at home, away from those challenges and up to camp on Kawagama Lake! Since its inception in 2015, the Starry Summer Night Bash has raised over $328,000. YOU have […]
” Miracles happen in multiples of one!” “ Jane Ferguson Get outside. Breathe deep; feel your whole body start to relax. Hear that—that’s the sound of kids laughing. When I ask core donors, John Offutt and Jane Ferguson, why they choose to throw a party to get kids to Moorelands Camp for summer, this is […]
“The happiness and positive vibes are in every person, place or thing on that island.” Letitia, Moorelands camper Moorelands’ camper, Letitia, shares her story: “I first came to camp when I was 11 with my younger sister. Before attending, I had been getting bullied at school which made me very nervous about going to the […]
Change is Possible At Moorelands Kids, we intend to drive success for Toronto’s children and youth from low-income families. Moorelands Kids was established in 1912 out of a desire to fight against the impact of grinding poverty, disease and hopelessness facing thousands of families in Toronto. 107 years later outlooks are better for children and […]
The Challenges of Poverty are Widespread. The challenges many families in Toronto face resulting from poverty and the lack of affordable housing are in the news virtually every day. Thanks to our donors’ generosity, Moorelands Kids is providing meaningful and life-changing support for the children and youth affected by these challenges by teaching leadership and […]
Thank you for giving kids like Cassie the chance to transform their lives with new skills, new experiences and a new outlook. Your support has a long-lasting impact on the lives of some of Toronto’s most vulnerable kids.
Match This! Make TWO WEEKS at Moorelands Camp possible for 55 Children Make your MATCHING WEEKS CHALLENGE gift on November 27th – Giving Tuesday! There is something magical about leaving the city behind and getting out into nature—about coming to camp. Camp is a place where people are accepted for who they are. It’s […]
Alex’s Moorelands Kids Story Alex had been dreaming of going to summer camp for a long time. Growing up in community housing in the north of the city with his mom, he didn’t have much chance to enjoy the school summer break. A bright and enthusiastic child, he’d read about summer camp and all the […]
Thank you so much for your support this Holiday season! If you would like to give this Christmas, you can complete the short form below to sign-up to donate supplies to Toronto children via one of our programs. If you would like a charitable receipt for income tax purposes, please remember to keep the receipts for […]
Info for Families Seeking Support this Christmas Moorelands Kids Christmas Sharing program serves families whose children have attended our camp in the current year (2018). If your child/children attended our camp, please note that applications for support must be in by October 1st. If you need a copy of the application, please contact Danielle: 416-466-9987 ext. 300 […]
“You just have to do something, make an impact; I always wanted to leave a mark!” At St. James Cathedral, The York Group’s Baby Shower for Moorelands Baby Bundles program, we had the good fortune to run into Jane Rowan. Jane is not only the Secretary of the York Group, with a long history of […]
Century Club Member – Martha Eisenhoffer “I can’t help but love Moorelands Baby Bundles…. This is a great way to help that has enormous value when it is done and delivered.” Martha Eisenhoffer loves Moorelands Baby Bundles. For many years, as part of the Telco Community Volunteers Toronto Retirees Club, she has been carefully sewing […]
Ludmila Public Health nurse Sandy O’Connor was concerned about Ludmila. She and her husband Petr had moved to Toronto from Eastern Europe the year before and were struggling with poverty, a new language and culture. A first time Mom with a week-old baby, she was isolated and scared. Petr worked two part-time jobs to make ends meet […]
