Look out for University Hospitals Kingston Foundation canvassers in your neighbourhood!

You may have University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) canvassers come to your doorstep to talk to you about becoming a monthly donor and making tomorrow’s health care possible.

Monthly giving is a powerful way to support our hospitals and community-based programs. Your monthly donations provide stable and predictable funding to support ongoing research, education, equipment upgrades, and more.

Please consider joining our Monthly Donor community today. Your support will make a magnificent difference in the lives and health of Kingston and Southeastern Ontario residents.  

OUR PARTNERS

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation has partnered with GlobalFaces Direct to deliver our face-to-face programs and inspire monthly donors across the Kingston area.

We’ve partnered with GlobalFaces Direct to assist UHKF in connecting with community members face-to-face in a genuine manner, while being fully compliant with Imagine Canada’s ethical fundraising standards.

Their fundraisers are trained professionals who understand the power of a one-to-one conversation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions? Please review our frequently asked questions below for assistance. 

• Why is UHKF doing door-to-door fundraising?
  Door-to-door fundraising is one of the most effective and personal ways we can reach out to prospective donors and share how donor generosity is transforming health care one gift at a time.
• How do I know if I am talking to a real fundraiser from UHKF?
  All official UHKF fundraisers will have identification badges. If unsure, you can always contact our team at Toll-Free Number 833-341-0106 to verify.
• Is it safe to give my personal and financial information to the fundraisers at my door?
  Yes, our door-to-door fundraisers will use tablets with encrypted software to collect personal information in a secure way. All the data we collect is immediately uploaded to our remote servers, processed, and then completely removed from the tablet. Once processed, financial data is further encrypted according to Payment Compliance Industry (PCI) Standards.
• Will you protect my information?
  Yes. At University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, prospective donors, volunteers and employees. We value the trust of those we serve and recognize that we earn that trust by being transparent and accountable in how we treat the information individuals choose to share with us. We do not sell, trade or rent out any names or personal information. Read Our Privacy Policy.
• Will I receive a tax receipt if I donate?
  Tax Receipts will be issued in compliance with the requirements of the Income Tax Act. Receipts for income tax purposes will be issued for all online gifts, all cash and cash equivalent gifts of $20 or more or upon request from the donor. Receipts will be issued for the fair market value of the gift less any advantages received by the donor.
• Who do I contact if I have further questions?
  You can connect with our door-to-door fundraising team by calling 833-341-0106 (Toll Free).