Lions Club of Orangeville Charitable Trust

Overview

The Lions Club of Orangeville Charitable Trust is a registered nonprofit organization affiliated with the Orangeville Lions Club. It operates under the business registration number 119020675RR0001 and is recognized as a charitable organization by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Mission and Objectives

The trust is dedicated to supporting two primary objectives:

• Support for Children in Distress: Providing assistance to children whose health and/or welfare are in distress.
• Community Support: Offering aid to members of the community who have faced unforeseen hardships, such as accidents or illness.

Affiliation and Activities

The trust works closely with the Orangeville Lions Club, which was chartered in 1949. The Lions Club has a rich history of community service, including projects like initiating school crossing guards, constructing Orangeville’s first outdoor community pool, and contributing to local amenities like the Tony Rose Memorial Arena and the Orangeville Lions SportsPad.

Donations and Funding

The trust accepts various types of donations, including one-time contributions, ongoing monthly or annual donations, special recognitions in memoriam, and legacy donations as part of estate planning. Donors receive instant tax receipts and reminders for tax credits, ensuring efficient use of their contributions.

Legal Status

As a registered charity, the Lions Club of Orangeville Charitable Trust complies with CRA requirements and operates under a distinct charitable registration number, allowing it to effectively support its mission of serving the community.