Why contribute?
Getting involved with Chez Doris means directly helping improve the lives of women experiencing homelessness or deep vulnerability. Every donation, big or small, allows us to provide essential services: meals, shelter, healthcare, psychosocial support, cultural activities, and so much more. On this page, you’ll discover who we help, how your contributions are used, and why your support is so vital to building a safer, more dignified future for all women.
Where do your donations go?
Every dollar counts
Donations to Chez Doris are carefully invested in our essential programs for women in vulnerable situations. Your generosity funds access to hot meals, clothing, healthcare, and psychosocial support, as well as culturally adapted services for Indigenous women.
Your contributions also sustain our long-term residence, social reintegration programs, trust-based financial management, and support toward permanent housing.
What your generosity makes possible
Thanks to you, we can provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and meet the essential needs of the women we welcome every day.
Your contribution brings us closer to a future where all women can live in safety, with dignity and stability. Even the smallest gestures have a concrete impact on the lives of the women we support.
“Thanks to Chez Doris, for the first time in a long while, I feel filled with hope. Since I no longer live on the street and have a comfortable place to stay, I can finally dream about the future. With my new, more stable life, I’m seriously thinking of pursuing studies in cooking—a passion I’ve cherished for as long as I can remember.”
Jessica
Who we help
Here, every face tells a story of resilience, courage, and hope. Behind each one is a woman whom Chez Doris supports with care and compassion on her journey.
Where does our funding come from?
2.90 %
Federal grants
27.79 %
Provincial grants
1.08 %
Municipal grants
53.65 %
Foundations, individuals, legacies, and others
7.71 %
Amortization of deferred contributions related to capital assets
6.87 %
Other
Tax-Deductible
An official receipt for tax purposes is issued for all donations of $20 or more. Our charitable registration number is 101835841RR0001, and our official name is Chez Doris Women’s Shelter Foundation.
Administrative fee policy
Chez Doris applies a policy of 15% administrative fees on all designated donations. These funds are carefully allocated to cover administration costs and to support the essential operations that keep Chez Doris running.
Learn more
For any questions about donations, please call 514-937-2341, ext. 261, or email [email protected].
