Donation of Stocks and Securities

We are now pleased to offer the option of accepting the donation of publicly traded securities. Donation of securities offers unique tax-saving benefits. 

The donor pays no capital gains tax and receives a charity tax credit based on the market value at time of donation. 

The Society of St Vincent de Paul, being a registered charitable organization, can dedicate the full market value of the donated shares, tax free, to its charitable initiatives.

If you would like more information on this donation option, please call us at 905-898-4264, select option 6,  and leave a message with your name and phone number and reason for the call. Thank you.

Black History Month - February 2025

 

Image Credit: UFCW Canada Local 1006A

From an article by Wayne Hanley
published in the UFCW Canada Local 1006A Newsletter

Black History Month

Learn more about famous Black Canadians

Viola Desmond
A businesswoman who was jailed and charged in 1946  for refusing to sit in the racially segregated section of a Nova Scotia theatre. She is pictured on the $10 Canadian bill. 

Mary Ann Shadd
In the mid-1800s, Mary Ann became the first female publisher in North America and founded an anti-slavery newpaper and established a racially integrated school.

Carrie Best
In the mid 1900s, she co-founded the Black newspaper, the Clarion. She and her son were also arrested and charged in 1941 for trying to sit in the non-segregated section of a theatre. She filed a civil suit, citing racial discrimination which ultimately failed.

William Hall
He fought with the British and was the first Canadian sailor to be honoured with a Victoria Cross in 1859.

Josiah Henson
Author, abolitionist and minister. The character, Uncle Tom, in Uncle Tom's Cabin is based on Henson. 

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From an article by Wayne Hanley
published in the UFCW Canada Local 1006A Newsletter

Thank You Bingo Volunteers

 

Newmarket Charity Bingo

SSVP Newmarket was approved to participate in Newmarket Charity Bingo in early 2024. 

Since then, our Bingo volunteers have earned enough funds to purchase almost one thousand $20 grocery store food cards to be distributed to families in need in Newmarket and East Gwillimbury.

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