HOW CP4CP HELPS

What We Do & WHY it Matters

We by choice are not funded by any government agency or program and rely 100% on your donations.

Every bag of clothing you donate to CP4CP contributes one pound at a time to our organization, to provide our members with funding for equipment and activities to enable them to live active and inclusive lives.

100% of CP4CP’s net proceeds go directly to the OFCP to help fund the programs that support people and families affected by cerebral palsy.

CP4CP’s mission is to divert textiles from landfills through our Clothing Donation Bins and our Home Pick Up Programs.

These programs divert over 12 million pounds annually from landfills.

The funds generated through these programs are used to fund OFCP’s programs to support individuals with cerebral palsy and their families in Ontario.

The OFCP began as a grassroots movement in 1947. Made up of groups of families across Ontario who formed parent councils, working together to provide education, therapeutic services and social activities for children with CP at a time when schools did not accept children with disabilities.

From improvised classrooms in church basements and spare rooms in schools and hospitals this “federation” of parent councils grew. The Federation was helped over the years by volunteers and philanthropic individuals. OFCP has expanded services, educated the public and lobbied governments for services from housing options to therapeutic resources.

This past summer, Olivia participated in her year end class trip to Muskoka. Rain and cold weather did not stop her from having a great experience. Olivia and her family are grateful to OFCP and our donors, who helped make this trip possible through the Life Enriching Activity Fund!

Through the OFCP Life Enriching Activity Fund (LEAF) program, Campbell Labonte was able to take a trip to Naples, Florida. His mom, Joanna, said that “the highlight was taking a cruise and watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico with his Mom and Dad. Mostly, I think Campbell was very happy to get to the warmth and sunshine and leave cold, and snowy Canada behind for a few weeks! Thank you for contributing to this opportunity for Campbell. He loved it and made some wonderful memories.” It is only through your generous support of OFCP programs, that we are able to help in making these opportunities possible for members.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and their support of OFCP programs. Diana D’agestino was able to purchase a gym membership at her local YMCA. Now, actively participating in a variety of classes, Diana feels supported in the programs that she chooses to attend. All of this made possible by OFCP’s Life Enriching Activity Fund!