Support Grassroots
Donations help provide safe housing, practical support, and community-based responses for people facing displacement and crisis.
Looking to support Ukrainians specifically? Learn more here →
What your donation supports
Safe
housing
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Guest houses and short-term housing
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Basic household needs
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Utilities and operational costs
Practical
support
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Transportation assistance
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Food and essential items
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Documentation and navigation support
Volunteer-led programs
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Buddy support
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Healing arts & wellbeing
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Community gatherings and integration
Coordination & capacity
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Staff coordination
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Volunteer support
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Partnerships with local organizations
How funds are used
Grassroots operates through a volunteer-led model. Donations are used carefully to fill gaps where volunteers and partners cannot — such as housing costs, essential supplies, coordination, and professional support when required.
We prioritize direct support and community-based solutions, and regularly adapt our work based on emerging needs.
Who your donation supports
This website supports Grassroots’ international and pilot programs. Donations made here help provide housing, practical support, and coordination for people facing displacement and crisis through these initiatives.
Donors may choose to support a specific community or pilot project, including:
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Refugee claimants
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Women and families fleeing violence
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Government-assisted refugees (GARs) who do not receive sufficient funding to meet basic needs
When a donation is designated for a specific group or project, those funds are used for that purpose.
Support for displaced Ukrainians is coordinated through our Ukrainian-focused website. Donations made there are used exclusively for Ukrainian programs.
How to donate
Choose the option that works best for you. Some methods offer tax receipts; others avoid platform fees.
Each option will allow you to designate your money. Simply leave a comment during the checkout process or write a note on the cheque.
Donate online
Through CanadaHelps & KWMC
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Secure online donation
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One-time or monthly
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Tax receipt issued by CanadaHelps
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3% administration fee deducted
Donate by cheque
Through KWMC
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Cheque payable to Kitchener Waterloo Multicultural Centre Inc.
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Memo: Grassroots Response
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Tax receipt issued by KWMC
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3% administration fee deducted
Donate directly
E-transfer or cheque to us
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E-transfer to wrgrassrootsresponse.ca
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Or mail a cheque directly to Grassroots
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No platform fee
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No tax receipt




















