the power of giving

When you support the GCWCC you're helping to create hope and change lives in your community. Here are just a few examples of how your gift can make a difference:

(based on 26 pre-tax periods)

  • $5 per pay provides a meal to five persons in need, along with educational activities designed to help them become self-reliant.
  • $6 per pay helps two women at risk of substance abuse due to the pressure of single parenthood, poverty, isolation or discrimination learn how to develop healthy strategies to cope with these stresses.
  • $6 per pay provides new school supplies to three children so they can start the school year on a positive note.
  • $10 per pay help a person with diabetes benefit from the support provided at association presentations, programs and services.
  • $12 every two weeks ensures that six people newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis get answers to their questions, helping to alleviate their fear and anxiety.
  • $12 per pay provides social integration activities for one week to seven young potential school drop-outs.
  • $15 per pay helps a senior maintain her independence and enhance her quality of life. By participating in recreational activities seniors are kept active and connected to their community.
  • $18 every two weeks would enable 40 people to attend a Chronic Pain Management Program which is a targeted 2 hour seminar on specific techniques to assist individuals with their pain management.
  • $20 per pay allows one family living with Huntington’s disease (HD) to be able to see a social worker free of charge for one year.
  • $20 per pay ($520 per year), provides clothing, furniture and social integration activities to 5 immigrant or refugee families to help them in their integration process.
  • A gift of $20 per pay, or about $40 a month could pay for a nutritionist to attend a specialized training course to help individuals combat digestive problems caused by cystic fibrosis, and maintain an adequate weight.
  • $25 per pay provides four days of basic scientific research into liver disease conducted in a top-notch research laboratory.
  • $30 per pay provides 72 hours of school preparation for 3 to 5 year old Somali and Arabic children. Trained facilitators educate parents about everyday learning, and their role in supporting their children.
  • $50 per pay can be a lifeline for about 130 people who reach out for help. Trained volunteers provide suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and confidential support for some of Ottawa’s most vulnerable people through a 24-hour distress telephone line.
  • $60 per pay  provides employment training to six disadvantaged young adults aged 18-29.
  • $77 per pay ($2 000 per year), provides over 200 families with access to emergency food supplies and collective support.
  • $135 per pay ($3 510 per year), provides 2,000 meals to senior citizens in need of assistance.
  • $200 per pay provides the opportunity for 23 disadvantaged boys and girls aged 6 to 17 to participate in skill development programs in the arts, education and recreation that help build confidence and self-esteem.