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Why your donation matters

By donating to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce, you are investing in the health and well-being of seniors, care partners, and families throughout our community.

• Age is the biggest risk factor in developing dementia, with current statistics showing that 1 in 11 Canadians over the age of 65 have Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. 
• Families who are informed about the disease, treatment options, risk factors, and who learn about ways to manage difficult behaviours are better able to support their loved one and provide the best quality of life possible through the course of the disease than those who try to manage without support.
• We depend on the generosity of our donors for more than 40 per cent of our annual budget.

All donations to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce stay in Grey-Bruce to provide information, education, support and counselling services to affected individuals and their families and caregivers.

You may make a general donation to our chapter, or you may direct your donation to a specific program or to research. 

Donate by telephone

Donate by credit card over the telephone by calling 1-800-265-9013 or 519-376-7230.

Donate by mail

Send your donation by cheque and mail to:

Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce

753 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound, ON N4K 2G9

Cheques can be made payable to the “Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce” 

Donate in person

Donate in person at the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce office located at 753 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound, ON N4K 2G9

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We can accept cash, cheque, credit, and debit.

Donate monthly

Thank you for your interest in becoming a monthly donor to the Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce. Monthly gifts allow us to plan ahead, so that any gift, large or small, makes an ongoing difference in the lives of those living with dementia.

Monthly giving is an easy and convenient way to support the work we do, every month! We will mail you a tax receipt at the end of the year for your cumulative donations.

You may set up a monthly donation online

Or, contact the office to talk about direct deposit.

Donate in memorium and in honour

Memorial donations

Memorial donations honour the passing of a loved one or friend.  Memorial donations can be made through a funeral home or directly to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. The Society will send a note to the family informing them of your donation in memory of their loved one. 

Tribute (in honour) donations

Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce in honour of a birthday, wedding anniversary, retirement or any special occasion.  A note will be sent to the individual informing them that a donation has been made in their honour.  Please ensure that you include the name and mailing address of the individual you are honouring as well as any special messages you wish included.

Weddings and celebrations

Weddings

In honour of your special day, make a gift to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce instead of traditional wedding favours.  We will provide Alzheimer Society gift card/envelope sets (pictured right) printed with your special message, along with a packet of forget-me-not seeds.

The donation amounts listed below are to be used as a guideline only.  You may choose any gift amount you wish.

• 100 cards/envelopes and seed packets - $200 donation 
• 150 cards/envelopes and seed packets - $250 donation
• 200 cards/envelopes and seed packets - $300 donation

The direct cost of the cards and seeds will be deducted from the total donation for tax receipting purposes as per CRA regulations.

Special Occasions

Mark a special occasion such as an anniversary or birthday by asking guests to make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce instead of gifts.  We will provide you with donation cards that they can return with their donations to ensure that they receive an appropriate thank-you and tax receipt.

Donate securities

Donating publicly traded securities or mutual funds is one of the most tax-smart ways to support the Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce. If your investments have increased in value, you can avoid paying capital gains tax when you donate them directly. You'll also receive a charitable tax receipt for the full fair market value of your gift.

Through our partnership with CanadaHelps, making a securities donation is easy and secure. Once the transfer is complete, CanadaHelps will email you a tax receipt and forward the proceeds to the Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce, less a small administrative fee.

Interested in learning more about the benefits of donating securities? Find out more.

Other ways to give

Donate Your Car

Donate a Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age, and location). Donate a Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce to benefit. After your vehicle donation is complete, you will receive a tax receipt, and we will put your gift to good use. Please click here to donate a vehicle.