FINANCIAL SUPPORT

YOUR GIFT
CHANGES LIVES

Each summer we welcome over 2000 children come through the gates of Camp Mini-Yo-We. Camper fees cover Camp’s direct operating costs but we rely on our generous donors for camper sponsorships, development projects, and summer staff support.

Camp Mini-Yo-We is incorporated as an Ontario not-for-profit and is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as Registered Charity # 119041721.

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The
Mini-Yo-We Alumni Association

A new way to express your love and affiliation with Camp Mini-Yo-We. In addition to fuelling our summer staff fund, monthly supporters also receive Alumni Association benefits such as early registration, a quarterly magazine and special access to alumni events!

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1946 Magazine
A quarterly magazine with alumni profiles, Camp news, feature articles and more.

Special Events
Exclusive events for alumni and their families to experience Camp Mini-Yo-We as a family. 

Front Line Access
Early registration access for kids and grandkids! Secure your spot before weeks sell out!

Areas to Give

Where Needed Most

Support Camp by directing your money where it is most needed in the moment. This may include an unexpected development expense, capital expenditure, or additional camper sponsorship support. Give Now

Sponsor a Camper

This fund provides financial assistance to 150+ children each year whose families are unable to pay the full camp fee. We rely on generous donors to help cover the cost of part of the camp fee. Give Now

Summer Staff Fund

This fund was established to assist mature summer staff with life expenses like school tuition. Summer staff who serve for 5+ consecutive weeks receive an honorarium for each week they serve. Give Now

Development Fund

This fund is utilized directly in the development of our facilities, programs, and activities and allows us to continue to operate Camp Mini-Yo-We at the same level year after year. Give Now

Ways to Give

Click on the tabs to find out more details about ways you can support Camp Mini-Yo-We. If you have any questions our executive director Rich Birch would be happy to talk to you. Please reach out by email to start the conversation.

Rich Birch
rich@miniyowe.com

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Gifts of Securities

This form of giving is particularly advantageous for donors who have publicly traded securities that have appreciated. Such donations are receipted to the donor at the appreciated value while the government waives any capital gains tax. To make a give in this way please see our Gift of Securities Form.

Leave a legacy that that keep giving! Ensure the experience of Christian camping at Mini-Yo-We will be available for generations to come. Planned gifts are often bequests, life insurance policies, and similar arrangements where the commitment is made now so that funds will be made available in the future. Book a call with our executive director Rich Birch by emailing rich@miniyowe.com.

Gifts in Kind are also appreciated. Many people have donated vehicles, boats, furniture, generators and other equipment that is in great condition but they no longer need. For suggestions please see the bullets below:

  • 30-50 KW Propane Backup Generator
  • Mini-Excavator
  • Mini Van (Road Worthy)
  • Post Hole Digger
  • Microwaves (1000+ watts)
  • ATV Wagon
  • Snowmobile Sled

Financial Reporting

We take the stewardship of your gifts very seriously. Camp Mini-Yo-We is a member in excellent standing with the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. Every year we subject our finances to a third party audit.

Spending of funds is confined to board-approved programs and projects. Each designated contribution toward a Board-approved program or project will be used as designated, with the understanding that when the need for such a program or projects has been met, or cannot be completed for any reason determined by the Board, the remaining contributions designated for such program or project will be used where needed most.

2016 Financial Statement