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What We Do

Steering Our Work Forward

Our 5 pillars guide our work, allowing us to focus resources on crucial student needs, driving our mission to build successful, thriving communities.

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All of Our Efforts Fall Under 5 Main Areas of Support

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Starfish Fund

The Starfish Fund provides resources to assist schools in addressing student needs including but not limited to clothing, school supplies, health and transportation

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Make A Difference Fund

The Make a Difference Fund offers financial subsidies to students experiencing poverty so that they may participate with their peers in field trips, school extra-curricular activities and school events

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Think Outside The Bell Fund

The Think Outside the Bell Fund provides financial support to students in need who would significantly benefit from participating in specialized programs such as Preschool Success and After School Recreation and Arts Programs

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The Future Fund

The Future Fund provides financial support to assist with 
post-secondary pathways.

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S.N.A.C.K. Fund

The Student Nutrition Fund provides Food Access to Classrooms and Kids (S.N.A.C.K.)

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Make A Difference Depot

Check out our Depot, a unique, one-of-a-kind space dedicated to supporting Durham District School Board (DDSB) students by housing a wide variety of in-kind items

Help Us Make A Difference

Your donation directly supports our essential pillars, helping students overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Whether you choose to support a specific cause, or allow us to direct your gift, you’re creating a meaningful difference

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