Our Program
Each year over 200 students are selected to receive our award. School officials, who know best which students are struggling, select recipients. School Principals and Counsellors deserve recognition and a thank you for their dedication and commitment to their students and to HOST.
Effective September 1, 2024, each recipient receives $160 each month, from September through June, for a total of $1,600.
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The Help Our Students Program is a not-for-profit organization, registered as a charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada).
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100% of all donations are distributed to students who are selected by their school. Your donations are never used to pay administrative costs which are paid by the volunteer Board of Directors.
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Donors receive an annual President’s Report. Each President’s Report contains a financial statement and a link to the recipients’ letters describing how the Help Our Students Program has impacted their lives.
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100% of every donation we receive goes directly to help a student. Just click on the Donate Now button on any page. There are also other donation and support options on the Support Us page.
Learn About Our Program
Thanks to the generosity of our Board member, Peter Nicholson, for giving us his wonderful team of Jeff Todd and Patricia Santos for crafting this beautiful video. Since its production, the monthly award increased to $160 from $160.
Testimonials
I’m convinced that your financial assistance has kept many students from dropping out of school and is literally saving lives and providing students with a chance of a brighter future. As one student said, “you are the angel that I needed at this time in my life".
Tom D’Amico, Former Director of Education, Ottawa Catholic School Board
Each of our students has a story of hardship, strength and hope attached to them. Today, you changed the life of this student forever."
Alex Belloni, Former Principal, St. Pius X High School
What you’ve made possible through this support is more than just financial relief—it’s a reminder to these students that someone sees their effort, believes in them, and is rooting for their success. The impact of that can’t be overstated. This program is truly life-changing."
Ashley Baine, Guidance Counsellor, St. Josephine Virtual High School
