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Giving Tuesday

We’ve all heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday – these are two days for getting deals but let’s talk about the one day for giving thanks. December 3, 2024, is Giving Tuesday – a global day of giving that has grown into a movement uniting people around the world. A day when giving to a cause you care about can inspire millions of others to do the same.

This Giving Tuesday, Triple Your Impact for Students like Brandi-Lee 

Join a worldwide celebration of generosity and help transform the lives of students at Ontario Tech University.

Meet Brandi-Lee Galea:
Brandi-Lee is a single mom to her 12-year-old son, pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer. Her journey has been far from easy:

  • By the time she was 16, Brandi-Lee had moved 26 times and attended 12 different schools.
  • Despite these challenges, she has excelled academically, earning a 3.5 GPA, a spot on the President’s Honor Roll, and the prestigious Marjorie Elizabeth Willoughby Award.

Giving Tuesday Graphic featuring Brandi-Lee Galea

But even with her hard work and determination, financial stress weighs heavily on Brandi-Lee. Like 64 per cent of Ontario Tech students, she depends on OSAP, which often isn’t enough. By the end of the year, it runs out, leaving her worried about providing for her son and meeting basic needs.

“Donor support has helped me put food on the table and focus on my education. It’s the reason I can keep working toward my dream of becoming a lawyer while still providing for my son,” says Brandi-Lee.

This Giving Tuesday, you can help students like Brandi-Lee thrive.

Every Dollar Makes Triple the Impact

Thanks to our Board of Governers' Matching Fund and a generous donor, every dollar you give today will be matched, up to $5,000. Your gift will go three times as far to provide financial relief and ensure students can focus on their studies without worrying about basic necessities.

Your generosity can help break down barriers to education and create opportunities for students to succeed, no matter their challenges.

Let’s make this Giving Tuesday count!

If you don’t want to wait until Giving Tuesday, you can give now!  

We know there are so many great causes to support on Giving Tuesday and hope the students of Ontario Tech make your list!