Donate

Donate to CDCD

Your Giving Can Help Strengthen Lives and Communities

Your support helps CDCD respond to community needs and provide programs, services and practical supports to individuals and families across Durham Region.

There are two main ways to give: make a financial donation or contribute eligible goods and furniture.

Ways to Give

Choose How You Would Like to Support CDCD

Choose financial giving or offer eligible goods and furniture to support CDCD’s charitable and community work.

Goods & Furniture

Donate Goods or Furniture

Offer eligible furniture, household goods, clothing, school supplies, toys or other priority items through CDCD’s Get Involved Intake Form.

Offer Goods or Furniture →
Financial Donations

Give Once or Give Regularly

Financial gifts support CDCD’s work across Durham Region. Ongoing giving can also help support longer-term planning and sustained community work.

The secure donation form opens on CDCD’s current donation system, where you can confirm the amount and available giving frequency.

Other Ways to Make a Financial Gift

  • In person: 458 Fairall Street, Unit 4, Ajax, ON L1S 1R6
  • By cheque: payable to Community Development Council Durham and mailed to the Ajax address above.
  • Questions: call 905-686-2661 or email info@cdcd.org.
Gifts-in-Kind

Give Essential Items to Support Community Needs

CDCD may accept new or gently used furniture, household goods and other essential items for distribution or matching with individuals and families, depending on current needs, capacity and seasonal initiatives.

Items CDCD May Accept

Clothing
Furniture & household items
Food & essential supplies
School supplies
Toys & seasonal items
Small household appliances

Other priority items may be requested by CDCD at different times of the year.

Before You Bring Items to CDCD

Donated items should be clean, safe and in good usable condition. Donation needs and storage capacity can change throughout the year.

Please confirm that CDCD is currently accepting your items before bringing them to a location.

Availability changes: CDCD’s ability to accept and distribute particular goods depends on community needs, available donations, program capacity and seasonal initiatives.

Furniture Connect

Give Furniture a New Home — and Help Someone Make a Home

Furniture Connect brings together community members who have eligible new or gently used furniture and registered clients who may need essential furniture while establishing or rebuilding their homes.

Step 1 Offer an eligible furniture or household item and provide information about its condition.
Step 2 CDCD reviews the information and determines whether the item is suitable and whether there may be a client need.
Step 3 When an appropriate match is identified, arrangements are made for the donor and recipient to coordinate collection.
Step 4 The matched recipient is responsible for arranging collection of the furniture directly from the donor.

Please note: CDCD does not provide furniture pickup, moving or delivery services. Do not bring furniture to a CDCD location unless specifically instructed to do so by the Donations team.

Community Giving

Seasonal Supports and Donated Items

CDCD’s donation work connects community generosity with practical needs. Availability and distribution vary throughout the year.

Seasonal Donations

CDCD may coordinate seasonal donation initiatives based on community needs and available resources.

  • Winter clothing
  • December toy distribution for children and youth up to age 16
  • Back-to-school supplies in August
  • Furniture support through Furniture Connect
I Need Support

Need Furniture or Essential Items?

CDCD’s Donations Program helps eligible individuals and families access donated essential items when available.

Support may include furniture, household goods, clothing, school supplies and other essential items, depending on current donations, program capacity and seasonal initiatives.

Looking for support? Use CDCD’s Get Help form so our team can understand your needs and help direct your request.

Requesting support or completing an intake does not guarantee that a particular item will be available.

Charitable Giving

Tax Receipts and Donor Information

CDCD is a registered Canadian charity. Eligible charitable gifts may qualify for an official donation receipt in accordance with applicable requirements.

For general information about charitable donations and tax credits, consult the Canada Revenue Agency. For questions about a specific CDCD gift or receipt, contact CDCD directly.

Questions About Giving?

Talk With Us Before You Give

If you have questions about a financial gift, donated goods, Furniture Connect, tribute giving or another way to support CDCD, contact us before making arrangements.

Phone: 905-686-2661
Email: info@cdcd.org

There is a place for you at CDCD.