Ways To Give

One-time Donation

Your one-time gift is an investment that will improve the future outcomes for vulnerable children and youth involved in child welfare.

Donate Monthly

Monthly gifts help children and youth throughout the yearend provide them with the sustainable support needed for them to thrive.

The Shuah Roskies Youth Homelessness Prevention Fund

In honour of Shuah, we are proud to announce a new funding initiative for our innovative Homelessness Prevention Program. The Shuah Roskies Youth Homelessness Prevention Fund will be directed towards a variety of urgently required supports to stabilize housing and meet basic needs, including first and last month’s rent, grocery gift cards, move-in expenses, emergency supports, and more. Your support will ensure that youth have a safe place to call home and the opportunity to pursue their goals and dreams.

Donate in Honour or In Memory

A gift in the name of a loved one creates a lasting legacy through supporting vulnerable young people in achieving their potential.

Donate Securities

StepStones accepts gifts of securities or mutual funds, an effective and meaningful way to contribute support towards our work with young people involved in child welfare.

Donate Experiences Directly to Youth

Give a gift to support a range of essential services we provide directly to young people in need.

Donate In-Kind Gifts

The PDF below lists items required by young people in our program that we would gladly receive. Please call us at 416-893-5196 or email info@stepstonesforyouth.com to set up a delivery.

Double your Impact

Did you know that you can double your donation to StepStones through our matching donation program? Many employers offer matching gift programs to match charitable contributions made by employees. Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match.

Employer Matching

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Employer Matching Program in collaboration with 360MatchPro. Gifts donated to StepStones can be doubled by employers who offer matching programs for charitable donations. Use the database below to see if your employer is a participant.

Donate Your Time

Give the gift of time, energy, and action as a volunteer. There are countless rewarding ways to participate, lend a hand, and experience the vibrant community here at StepStones.

Group/Corporate Kit-packing Event

With the help of the Kits For a Cause team, you can build customized kits for youth based on our most needed supplies.

Where Your Donation Goes

StepStones Values Your Money

We believe that generous donor dollars should be directed completely to supporting young people rather than covering administrative costs. StepStones strives to reduce operational expenses through attaining donated office space, mobilizing volunteers, and partnering with other youth-serving organizations to ensure services and resources are not duplicated.

$25

provides a workshop to a young person to develop life skills and increase employability


$100

provides 2 young people with birthday presents to celebrate them


$350

supports 10 young people attend our annual Youth Holiday Dinner in December


$500

Provide groceries for 2 months for a youth


$800

provides a housing subsidies to support safe and stable housing for youth


$3500

supports a young person’s full participation in our program for one year