4.1.1 PBSO Funding and Donations Jan Pearce and Joanne Bunton (PBSO) and Diane Myers (Multiple Births Canada) recieve a check for $92,000 from MPP Tina Molinari. Government Funding PBSO receives a portion of its annual funding through various government grants. When applications are approved, these grants are short term or are project based, and do not contribute to the long-term annual budget. The Ontario Trillium Foundation provided PBSO with a 4-year grant to establish fundraising events that will help make the organization self sufficient. The Ministry of Citizenship provided a grant in 2002 to develop this Volunteer Orientation and Training web site. Corporate Donations and Foundations The staff at PBSO work year round sending proposals to various corporations and foundations asking for funding. With the assistance of a database of Canadian corporations and foundations with charitable funds to distribute, PBSO has been successful in securing funding for some activities. However, the most successful proposals are to companies and foundations in which PBSO Volunteers have personal connections. Should you or a family member work for a company that has a charitable donation division or department, or an individual responsible for making donation decisions, please supply a contact name to the Executive Director of PBSO. Your direct connection may help PBSO receive much needed funding. Private Donations A significant and important part of PBSO’s funding comes from private donations from parents, Volunteers, their families and supportive members of the community. Without these regular donations the service to bereaved parents would cease. Annual Membership Drive Each November, PBSO appeals to the people of PBSO for a membership fee. Membership to the organization is free to all bereaved parents, however, this fundraising drive is an effort to generated revenue needed to continue meeting the growing need for PBSO services across the province. © 2004 PBSO