“In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” – Charles Darwin

OUR FOCUS:

Where we work - The Yellow Bus Foundation takes a unique approach to partnering with Canadian children facing either life-threatening/chronic illness or those young people disadvantaged through no fault of their own. We support organizations with a budget generally under $2 million and focus on grassroots charities who take a hands-on approach to their work. We work very closely with our charity partners. YBF funds a number of initiatives each year ranging from vital medical equipment for children with life-threatening illnesses, to sending children to specialized camps or fostering the emotional well being of children facing tough socio-economic situations.

How we work - YBF hosts two signature events each year. In additional, the YBF Board members personally donate funds in excess of the administrative costs of The Yellow Bus Foundation, allowing 100% of funds you send to us to go to the charities we support.

Who We Help:

The Yellow Bus Foundation is proud to support its 2010/11 charity partners:

Autism Ontario operates 9 summer day camps across the province. Due to their specialized needs, children with autism often find it difficult to integrate into a standard summer day camp program. Specially trained staff and a low staff to camper ratio are required. Together, staff and volunteers will provide a safe, exciting and active summer program as well as a great place to meet new friends in the presence of positive role models for kids with autism.

The Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach Service (BBYOS) is a charitable, community-based outreach service established in 1989. BBYOS provides a variety of services to high-risk youth and families in Blake-Boultbee, a high-density low-income area of east Toronto. BBYOS is a key agency in the area directly serving the 12-25 year-old children and youth, unique in providing long-term and intensive counselling, therapy and life skills training. BBYOS accepts referrals from social service agencies and schools from across the city, as well as client self-initiated and drop-in contact.

The Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation whose mission is to support the education, development and rehabilitation of children with intellectual and developmental challenges to enable each child to reach his or her full potential.

The Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity assist children from birth to 21 years of age, who are not illness or disease specific - filling the gap where other charities leave off and act as a “safety net” for Ontario families when all other resources have been exhausted including: Emergency Financial Relief, Respite for a pre-determined period of time, Developmental therapies, Educational programs, materials, instruction, Specially adapted computer equipment and software, Medical treatments not covered by government health plans or insurance, Recreation that promotes a child's involvement in the community. 

Power To Be Adventure Therapy provides outdoor recreation programs that enrich the lives of disadvantaged children, young adults, their families and the communities to which they belong. Its objective is to inspire everyone to reach their full potential, and eventually, a promising future.

The Regent Park/Duke of York Children's Charity provides enriched educational opportunities for the children of Regent Park. 

Past Donations

2009/10     Over $70,000 each to the following:

        Autism Ontario
        Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach
        Centennial Infant & Child Centre Foundation
        The Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity
        The Regent Park/Duke of York Children’s Foundation

2008/09     Over $80,000 each to the following:

        Autism Ontario
        Centennial Infant & Child Centre Foundation
        The Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity
        The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Toronto
        The Regent Park/Duke of York Children’s Foundation


2007/08     Over $45,000  each to the following:

        Centennial Infant & Child Centre Foundation
        HFSC Cochlear Implant Program
        Rose Cherry Home For Kids
        The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Toronto