As a charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations to further our mission. We thank you for your donation and for allowing us to direct the funds to be used to support our areas of greatest need.
Make a Difference
All women have the right to live a life free of violence. Your donation can help us provide critical services these women need, such as access to a hot meal, clean clothes and a warm bed.
Where the money goes
Atira believes your donations should go directly towards helping the women and children we serve. Every penny raised is used for things like food for our residents in our shelters, childcare for moms in groups, and to ensure there are support staff available 24 hours a day at all of our shelters and supportive housing programs.
All eligible donations will receive a charitable tax receipt. Receipts are issued within 45 days of your donation. For monthly donors, consolidated annual receipts are sent early each year on Feb for the previous year’s contributions.
ATIRA IMPACT
Residential – 2024
 Women Housed: 515 |
 Children Sheltered: 129 |
 Support Hours (Children): 2,301 |
 Meals Provided: 232,971 |
 Support Hours (Women): 10,630 |
 Turned Away (Capacity Limit): 5,096 |
Non-Residential – 2024
| Women Housed: 323 |
 Children in Non-Res. Activities: 406 |
 Women in Non-Res. Activities: 2,135 |
| Meals Provided: 26,294 |
Support Hours (Women): 621,551 |
 Support Hours (Children): 27,809 |
 Accompaniments: 1,264 |
Turned Away (Capacity Limit): 576 |
Ways to Donate
Monthly Donation
Be a Steady Source of Support / Monthly donors are the backbone of our work at Atira. Your ongoing contribution helps us provide consistent support to women and children impacted by violence, poverty, and systemic barriers. Every month, you’ll be part of creating safe spaces, supportive housing, and vital programs that change lives. It’s a simple, powerful way to make a lasting difference.
Corporate Giving
Build Stronger Communities Together/ When your company partners with Atira, you’re investing in safer, healthier communities. Corporate donations, employee giving, and sponsorships help fund essential programs and housing for women and children facing violence. Together, we can demonstrate corporate social responsibility while creating real, measurable impact where it's needed most.
One-Time Donation
Help When It Matters Most / Your one-time gift makes an immediate impact. Whether you’re donating in honour of someone, in response to a crisis, or simply because you care, your support helps women and children access housing, safety, and healing. Every contribution brings hope, resilience, and strength to those we serve.
Gift Cards
Share the Gift of Compassion / Looking for a practical and impactful way to support women and children in need? Consider donating gift cards to Atira. Gift cards for groceries, pharmacies, clothing, or general retail stores empower the women we support by giving them the freedom to choose what they need most. Whether it’s for food, hygiene products, clothing, or baby supplies, your gift helps restore dignity and independence to those rebuilding their lives after violence and hardship.The most useful gift cards grocery, food, and retail gift cards please see the list below:
| Grocery | Department Stores | Food |
|---|---|---|
| Save-on-Food | Walmart | Subway |
| Safeway | London Drugs | McDonald’s |
| President’s Choice | Shoppers | A&W |
| Superstore | Dollarama | White Spot |
| IGA | Home Depot | |
| Canadian Tire |