Can I receive volunteer hours verification?
Absolutely! You can provide a physical or emailed form to the Volunteer Engagement Team at the end of your volunteer shift.
What is Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Inc.?
Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Inc. is often referred to as simply Friends. It is an independent American charity that accepts gifts from U.S.-based individual or corporate donors who wish to support The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Friends and SickKids Foundation (a Canadian not-for-profit children’s charity that raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick Children) are completely independent of each other, each with its own independent board of directors.
How has SickKids adapted its door-to-door fundraising program over the past two years?
SickKids monthly donor sign-up process has evolved into a touchless experience without compromising the ease and benefits of becoming a new monthly donor. Here’s what we’ve done to ensure the health and safety of our communities and fundraisers:
- Only fully vaccinated fundraisers represent SickKids in the community
- Fundraisers are equipped with personal protective masks and practise physical distancing
- Donor information is entered by the fundraiser on tablet
- Verification call is conducted onsite through speaker phone or donor's phone
- Welcome packages are mailed
What is Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Inc.?
Friends of The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Inc. is often referred to as simply Friends. It is an independent American charity that accepts gifts from U.S.-based individual or corporate donors who wish to support The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Friends and SickKids Foundation (a Canadian not-for-profit children’s charity that raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick Children) are completely independent of each other, each with its own independent board of directors.
When will I receive my tax receipt for my monthly gifts?
Your tax receipt for the current tax year will be sent out in February of the following year. You will receive your tax receipt via email or mail (depending on your preferences) by the end of February.
Where can I find the financial statements for SickKids Foundation?
To review the last several years of financial statements, please visit our Publications and Financials section.
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Newsletter
The SickKids Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Program is determined to change that. The goal of our world class immunology and allergy experts is to prevent and ultimately cure food allergy in 10 years.
Is my monthly donation going towards finding a cure for COVID-19?
The funds raised through our door-to-door canvassing program goes towards the highest priority needs of SickKids, which includes urgent measures to combat COVID-19 as well as supporting the building of a new SickKids.
