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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits

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Independent Sector National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC)
National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG)
Council for Resource Development (CRD)
United Way of America

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Transferring shares is also a fantastic way to support Laing House, all you have to do is download the form below and take it to your financial advisor.

 Laing House template for charitable donation

It’s the most of the wonderful time of the year!

This holiday season, please consider supporting youth mental health initiatives at Laing House.

As part of our Annual Holiday Donation Drive, we are gathering items to bring hope and cheer to our member community.

Your donations will be added to our Holiday Stockings and also help us organize our new “Holiday Preparedness Kits” which have been designed to empower and engage our youth members during this busy (and often stressful) time of year.

Below is a list of recommended items based on feedback from our members and staff.  We are aiming to fill at least 25 Stockings and 25 Holiday Preparedness Kits by Wednesday, December 13^th (but we will continue to accept donations throughout the year).

Priority Items

• Halifax Transit Bus tickets (for adult passengers)
• Deodorant 
• Shaving cream 
• Period products
• Re-usable shopping bags (roll up) 
• Razors

Gift Cards (plastic and electronic)

• Gift cards to a bookstore
• Skip the dishes gift cards
• Walmart gift cards
• Sobeys gift cards
• Spotify gift cards
• Tim Horton’s gift cards ($5-10)
• Subway gift cards ($5-10)
• Cineplex movie tickets 

Toiletries (unscented and gender neutral)

• Lip balm
• Bodywash
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Nail clippers
• Mouthwash

Other Important Items

• Journals
• Sketchbooks
• Phone charging cables (for iPhone and Android)
• Kitchen table
• Hot Chocolate
• Socks
• Gloves

Ways to Donate:

In-Person Donations: We accept donation drop-offs at our front door Monday through Friday between 11am and 7pm and Saturdays between 11 and 5pm.

We are located in a big blue heritage house at 1225 Barrington Street in downtown Halifax (directly across from the Henry House restaurant) with lots of street-level parking.

By Mail or Courier: Our mailing/delivery address is 1225 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 1Y2 (Tel: 902-425-9018)

Via email: Transferable e-gift cards and e-coupons can be sent to Colin Bullard, our Fund Development Coordinator, at cbullard@lainghouse.org

Acknowledgments:

We would like to acknowledge the generous annual holiday support offered to Laing House by:

·       The Body Shop (Halifax Shopping Centre)

·       FCT (Dartmouth branch)

·       Bell

Have questions or need more information?

Please reach out to Colin Bullard, our Fund Development Coordinator, via email at: cbullard@lainghouse.org or telephone: 902-425-9018 ext: 226

We look forward to hearing from you soon and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season! 

Thank you for helping to spread joy!

If you have an interest in volunteering for Laing House, please email info@lainghouse.org

Making a planned gift is a thoughtful and personal way to contribute to an organization that you care about. This type of gift can also be a very practical addition to a financial or estate plan when tax implications are considered.

Your choice to make a gift to Laing House will create a lasting impact to empower youth living with mental illness. Through your generosity, Laing House members will know that there is a community that cares for their mental health and their recovery.

Please consider sharing the gift of your legacy with Laing House. For more information, please call us at (902) 425-9018.

• Bequests

• Gifts of Securities and Mutual Funds

• Life Insurance

• Charitable Gift Annuities

• Charitable Remainder Trust

Your contribution to Laing House, whether large or small, can make a difference in the lives of youth living with mental illness. Come up with an idea and host your own event or activity to raise money for Laing House!

Ideas to help you along the way:

• Host a gathering with your friends, family and/or colleagues and support Laing House at the same time by asking them to bring a donation in lieu of a host gift.

• Organize a charity tournament (golf, softball, Frisbee, etc.) so your friends and/or colleagues can enjoy a day of fun and friendly competition while raising funds for Laing House.

• Cause-related marketing is a creative opportunity for your business to promote its support of Laing House. Develop a unique product or service promotion that underlines your support of youth mental health, or you could give a portion of sales to Laing House.

• Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge gives participants of the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon the opportunity to raise pledges towards their run or walk.

Ready to get started? Simply download our Fundraising Toolkit! 
Please also make sure to review our Third Party Event Guidelines.

Should you have any questions or would like additional information, contact info@lainghouse.org or 902-425-9018.

For more information about how official donation receipts are issued, please take a look at this Canada Revenue Agency page.