About Our Foundation

Raising funds and awareness

The Hincks-Dellcrest Foundation is the active fund development arm of The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre.  Established in 1998, the Foundation provides financial support beyond funding provided by government sources for core client services.  With a focus on fundraising  innovative service, research, and education activities, the Foundation funds many projects that go on to become government-supported programs once established. 

Our Charitable Registration Number is 89449-2487-RR0001.

How our funds are used

The Foundation raises funds for a broad range of activities, including:

• Services for children and families that support infants, children, youth, and their families with prevention, early intervention, and treatment services
• Education to prepare the next generation of mental health professionals and foster excellence in the sector
• Evaluation and research to examine the causes of children’s social and emotional problems while testing and evaluating new treatment methods

Our donors

The Foundation raises private funding through foundation grants, corporate and individual donations, and bequest gifts.  Each one of our supporters plays a key role in ensuring the success of the Foundation's work.  We are grateful to all of our supporters for their generosity in helping children and families. 

Fundraising events

The Hincks-Dellcrest Foundation's two annual fundraisers are Raise A Child’s Smile and One Night Stand: Take a Stand for Children's Mental Health. 

Board of Trustees

Calvin Younger (Chair)
Bryan Baker
Julie Di Lorenzo
Barry Fenton
Christina Ford
George Hardy
Pamela Jeffery
Ann Sutherland

Contact us

For more information about The Hincks-Dellcrest Foundation and ways that you can get involved, please contact Annabel Bassin, Director of Development & Communications, or Caroline Horcher, Communications Manager.