What is a "registered donee", and why do you only
give to them and not directly to individuals in need?
A registered donee is a registered charity.  According to Canadian
law for a fundraising agency to have registered charity status the
organization must donate 80% of the funds raised to registered
donees.  They are not permitted to give directly to individuals.
What is the catchment area for the BDAF?
We serve the Greater Toronto Area.   This includes all of Toronto,
York Region, Peel Region and Durham Region.
How was this organization founded?
This organization was co-founded by three front line Case
Managers who saw first hand the needs that were not being met
for people living with various challenges.  As Case Managers they
worked closely with resource centres, group homes, hospitals,
subsidized housing, schools, food banks, employment agencies,
cultural and religious groups and families.  They saw that a grass
roots organization was needed to deal with an issue that can
easily be invisible to those not face to face with it.
Why did the BDAF pick the Sunflower as its symbol?
Did you know a sunflower is not actually one flower?  The center
of the flower is in fact made up of over 2000 small flowers.  This
symbolizes how when enough people come together for a
common goal, it can be achieved.  The sunflower also captures the
Better Day Alliance's optimistic view of humanity.  Regardless of
what is going on around it, the Sunflower always faces towards
the brightest part of the sky, and as a result it grows sturdy and
blooms.
How much government money does the Better Day
Alliance Foundation receive?
The BDAF has not received any funds from the government.  We
believe it is, not the government, but the people of our community
that are best equipped to give in the spirit that is needed.  This is
why it is so important for people like you to make the choice to
give generously.  
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