Why Canadians Give

According to the 2010 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 84% of Canadians donate and the majority of that number give because they feel compassion for those in need.

It’s interesting to note further findings:

• 85% donate to a cause in which they personally believe
• 79% want to make a contribution to their community
• 61% are personally affected by the organization’s cause
• 27% donate to fulfill religious obligations or beliefs
• 23% donate because of the income tax credit they will receive

Why do you donate?