*Captures funding directed to organizations offering programs accessible to all communities in Alectra's Service Territory.
Alectra cares about the communities we serve. Through the AlectraCARES Community Support Program, we invest more than $1 million each year to empower local charitable, non-profit, and not-for-profit organizations to foster sustainability, celebrate diversity, and ensure well-being in our communities.
Throughout 2023 and 2024, we conducted a customer survey to gain valuable feedback on the AlectraCARES Program. The results demonstrated a continued need to direct funding towards food security, housing security and mental health. Feedback also identified a need to further define a focus area supporting seniors and low-income households.
Thanks to our customers’ constructive feedback, Alectra's 2025 Community Support Program has evolved to focus on the following areas:
- Food security and housing security
- Mental health and access to health care
- Indigenous support and reconciliation efforts
- Vulnerable groups (seniors, children/youth, low-income households)
- Environmental conservation and animal welfare
- Scholarships, education and employment
- Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups (visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+, newcomers, persons with disabilities, women)
While a portion of Alectra’s annual giving is application-based, we also engage in multi-year partnerships that require consistent support to create significant impact in our communities. Alectra proudly supports Trillium Health Partners, Guelph General Hospital Foundation, Armagh House, YWCA Niagara, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Royal Victoria Hospital, St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation and William Osler Health System Foundation.
Below is a snapshot of the organizations accepted for our 2025 AlectraCARES Community Support Program. More organizations and programs may be considered throughout the year as we respond to the immediate needs of our communities. See our latest news releases for major community updates.
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
Barrie Food Bank
Help us fight food insecurity
Food security
Barrie Pride
Pride Pantry
Food security
Earth Rangers
School Assembly Program
Environmental conservation and animal welfare
Glowing Hearts Charity
Food That Fuels
Food security
Youth Haven Barrie
Life Skills/Nutrition Program
Food security
Canadian Association Retired Persons Chapter 36
Senior Community Fund
Vulnerable groups
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Displaced Ukrainian Emergency Needs Fund
Vulnerable groups
Making Change
Canvas For Change - Black Youth Art Showcase
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
Barrie Persian Association
Persian Fire Fest
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
Rotary Club of Barrie
Festival of Trees
Community event
City of Barrie
City Events
Community event
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
Vision of Hope Resource Centre
Breaking Barriers: Expanding Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Services for Black and Racialized Communities
Mental health
Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition (R.E.S.T)
Light for Stability: Utility Fund for Housing-Insecure BIPOC Youth
Housing security
Revive (Formerly Hope 24/7)
The H.E.R campaign
Vulnerable groups
Big Brothers Big Sisters Peel York
Youth Mental Health & Mentoring
Vulnerable groups
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services Society
Winter Hamper Distribution
Food security
Regeneration Outreach Community
Marketplace food bank
Food and housing security
BTC Be the Change
Black Girls: Be Seen, Be Heard
Mental health
City of Brampton
Tree Planting
Environmental conservation and animal welfare
City of Brampton
Active Assist Sponsorship
Vulnerable groups
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
Second Harvest Canada
Food Rescue App Growth & Support
Food security
Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
Stop Gender-Based Violence Before It Starts!
Vulnerable groups
Wyndham House
Youth Emergency Supports and Wellness Program
Vulnerable groups
Big Brother Big Sister Guelph
Environ-mentoring
Environmental conservation
Lakeside Hope House o/a Hope House Guelph
Guelph Seniors Community Food Market
Food security
The Guelph Humane Society
Emergency Boarding Services
Animal welfare
The Elliott Community
Moving Music in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living
Vulnerable groups
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc.
39th Guelph and District Multicultural Festival
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
Diyode Community Workshop
Creating with Diversity
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington
Build & Salvaging
Housing security
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
Strong Minds Strong Kids Psychology Canada
Stress Busters
Mental health
541 Eatery & Exchange
Youth @ 541
Vulnerable groups
Scientists in School
Increasing Children’s Access to Dynamic Science Experiences
Scholarships, education and employment
Green Venture
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental conservation and animal welfare
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
Community Meals and Fresh Food Markets
Food security
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
Food Pantry Program
Food security
Hamilton Food Share
Food Acquisition and Distribution Program
Food security
The Baby Depot
Project Dignity
Vulnerable groups
Wesley
Harm Reduction Housing
Housing security
Interval House of Hamilton
Victoria and Friends Emergency Shelter
Vulnerable groups
Bee Ambassadors Canada
Pollinator Pathways to Success
Environmental conservation
Glanbrook Community Services
Meals on Wheels
Vulnerable groups
Good Shepherd
Marketplace Emergency Food Program
Food security
Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg
Cultural Roots: Wellness and Belonging for Elders
Indigenous support and reconciliation efforts
City of Hamilton
Free Tree Giveaway Program
Environmental conservation
Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides
Dundas Walk for Dog Guides
Mental health and access to health care
YWCA Hamilton
Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Vulnerable groups
Sisters in Sync
You Go, Girl! Awards
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
Ancaster Community Services
Ancaster Food Bank - Holiday Assistance Program
Food security
Our Youth at Work Association
Protecting the Next Generation
Vulnerable groups
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
South Asian and Tamil Women's Collective
Flourish Career Development Program
Scholarships, education and employment
Yellow Brick House
Mental Health Program
Mental health
The Food Bank of York Region
Bridging the Food Gap in York Region with Food Relief
Food security
Canadian Cancer Society
Wheels of Hope
Mental health and access to health care
Evergreen
Healing Hearts Boxes
Vulnerable groups
The Giving Tree Unionville
The Canadian Library
Indigenous support and reconciliation efforts
360Kids
360Experience
Mental health
Hong Fook Mental Health Foundation
Brief Counselling Service for Asian Youth
Mental health
Community Family Services of Ontario
Mental Health Counselling for Racialized & Vulnerable Youth
Mental health
Wigwamen Incorporated
Post-graduate scholarship
Indigenous support and reconciliation efforts
Moon Festival Organizing Committee
Moon Festival
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
The City of Markham
City Programs and Events
Vulnerable groups
Room for a Child
Creating functional spaces for children/low-income families
Vulnerable groups
The City of Markham
Park + Fun
Community event
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
Canadian Connections: Welcoming Refugees Home
Welcome Kits
Food security and housing security
Food Banks Mississauga
ReclaimFRESH
Food security
Sai Dham Canada
Children's Breakfast Program
Vulnerable groups
The Dam - Develop Assist Mentor
Empower Youth Employment Program
Scholarships, education and employment
The Shoebox Project for Women
Wellness Support
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
The Corporation of the City of Mississauga
Community events at Celebration Square
Community event
Children's Aid Foundation Ontario
Early Help and Prevention
Food security and housing security
Peel Learning Foundation
Student Emergency Needs Program
Vulnerable groups
The Cedarbrook Society o/a The Darling Home for Kids
Respite Care and Family Support Programs
Vulnerable groups
Centre for Community Energy Transformation
Home Energy Assistance Program
Vulnerable groups
EveryMind Mental Health Services
Groups for Youth
Mental health
Mississauga Arts Council
Murals with MAC
Community event
The Riverwood Conservancy
Trees for Riverwood
Environmental conservation and animal welfare
Carassauga Festival Inc.
Carassauga Festival of Cultures
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
Safe City Mississauga
Justice Luncheon
Community safety
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
Niagara Regional Native Centre
Food Security
Food security
Future Black Female
Udada Circles
Mental health
Big Brother Big Sisters of Niagara
Mentoring St. Catharines Vulnerable Youth
Vulnerable groups
Attachment and Trauma Therapy Centre for Healing (ATTCH) Niagara
Community Outreach
Mental health and access to health care
Hospice Niagara
Hospice Residence Quiet Room
Vulnerable groups
Ozanam Centre, Society of St.Vincent de Paul
Daily Lunches
Food security
BGC Niagara (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Niagara)
Kids and Teen Zone (free programs for children and youth)
Vulnerable groups
Niagara Regional Literacy Council
Computer Magic
Scholarships, education and employment
Start Me Up Niagara
Food Program
Food security
Niagara Foundation for Family and Children's Services
4th Annual Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara
Vulnerable groups
Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold
Snacks N' Sneakers - Back to School
Food security
Niagara Health Foundation
Celebration of Lights
Access to health care
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
City of Vaughan
Canada Day
Community event
City of Vaughan
Winterfest
Community event
Children's Aid Foundation of Canada
Post Secondary Scholarship Education Program
Scholarships, education and employment
DANI Developing and Nurturing Independence
Scaling DANI’s Vocational Services Initiative to Foster Inclusive Communities
Vulnerable groups
Hospice Vaughan
Children's Grief Program
Vulnerable groups
The Child Welfare TRUTH-Telling Collective
Amplifying Voices: CWTTC’s Digital Story Sharing Platform
Vulnerable groups
Shining Through Centre for Children with Autism (STC)
Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention Program (EIBI)
Vulnerable groups
Furniture Bank
Furniture Bank’s Home Furnishing Essentials Program
Vulnerable groups
The Safehaven Project for Community Living
Equal Community Opportunities for Kids and Youth with Disabilities
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
City of Vaughan
Vaughan Celebrates programs
Community event
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
Town of Aurora
Aurora's Youth Innovation Fair
Scholarships, education and employment
Town of Aurora
Aurora's Multicultural Festival
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
Georgian Bay Food Network
Perishable Food Purchase
Food security
Blue Door Support Services
Construct program
Housing security
Odeiwin Foundation
Odeiwin: Connect - Community Cultural Program
Indigenous support and reconciliation efforts
CAYR Community Connections
Compassion Fund & Practical Supports
Food and housing security
Organization / Program
Focus Areas
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
CNIB Come To Work
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups
Nankind
Program for Children
Vulnerable groups
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)
Financial Assistance Program
Vulnerable groups
Jennifer Ashleigh Children's Charity (JACC)
Crisis Funding for Low-Income, Sick Children
Vulnerable groups
Canadian Roots Exchange (now known as Indigenous Youth Roots)
Creation Granting Program
Indigenous support and reconciliation efforts
Private Refugee Sponsor Network (Ontario)
Lunch-and-Learns & Workshops
Celebrating cultural diversity and equal opportunities for equity groups