Whatever way you can, your support means all the difference
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Since 1962 CLASS has helped to provide supports and services to people with developmental disabilities in the South Simcoe area. The importance of fundraising is to ensure the financial sustainability of CLASS and to raise sufficient funds to address various needs for people supported. In addition, it allows for program and service expansion, acquisition of different housing options for people, and growth of our social innovation programs.
It is essential for CLASS to continue to fundraise through annual giving, monthly donors, community grants, and events so to ensure that going forward financial goals requiring support are met.
Please email us to learn more about how you can help.
Have you considered leaving a legacy? What does this actually mean? Read below for more details.
Legacy giving, or often referred to as planned giving, is a donation made by an individual through their will or other formal estate planning designation. There are many ways to do this such as a bequest, retirement plans, life insurance, annuities, real estate and more. If this is something you are interested in hearing more about please reach out to us, we would love to connect and share how your gift can help make a dream or goal come true for people support at CLASS. Email us here.
County of Simcoe Partnership with FIRST CLASS Community Fridge $35,000 - January 2024
RBC Communities Together Fund donate $1,500 - December 2023
Anonymous donors donates $50,000 over 5 years to the CLASS Passages Program - 2023
Alan and Brenda Lundy donation in memory of Neil Lundy - $100,000 in 2022.
Coldwell Banker Ronan Realty donate $2,000 in 2021, 2022 from their golf tournament.
Mike Ronan, Jr and Marc Ronan - $4,337 donation to Colgan Home in 2022.
Starbucks Foundation Charitable Fund donated $1,250 in 2021 and $1,250 in 2022 to CLASS thanks to staff member Dawn Smith who put CLASS' name forward for the Neighbourhood Grants Program.
The Royal Canadian Legion - Ontario Provincial Command - $5,200 Grant for a lift system (2021) and $6,900 for hospital grade beds and mattresses for two homes at CLASS.
Rotary Club of Alliston fundraises for a swing for CLASS people supported - 2022
CLASS receives $100,000 donation
The 60th anniversary was a great event and also revealed a special donation presentation by the Lundy family in honour of Alan Lundy’s brother Neil Lundy. This donation will help fund summer camp in the coming years for people supported who many need financial assistance. It has also helped us to purchase a swing set for people in wheelchairs as well as numerous lounge chairs for the group homes.Thank you to the Lundy family from all of us at CLASS.
Annual Golf Tournament
Come out and golf with us
One of CLASS’ main fundraisers is the annual golf tournament held in June at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort in Alliston, Ontario.
The event draws over 120 golfers and is a great event in support of people with developmental disabilities. Each year we look for people to join our planning committee as well as volunteer for the day of the event.
There are also many sponsorship opportunities available for local businesses which include many perks such as golfing, logo signage on the course, social media exposure and more.
The ever popular silent auction is supported by our many local businesses and partnerships. In 2022 CLASS held its first ever online auction with over 70 items to be bid on and repeated this in 2023 raising almost $8,000 from this alone.
Follow our event page for details on this yearly event.
Vista Gift Card Program
Gift cards = donations for CLASS
Are you looking to buy gift cards for the holiday season or any other special occasion? Gift cards make great gifts for teachers, grandparents and that person that is hard to buy for! Please consider purchasing gift cards from CLASS! We have an on going gift cards fundraiser. The cards are from various popular retailers, gas stations and restaurants! You can shop for gift cards and support us at the same time! All you need to do is submit your order with payment and within a few days you will receive your gift cards. (Minimum amounts will apply).
Thank you to all of our Donors and Sponsors for your support of CLASS through these difficult times. We could not do it without your support.
