This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the deep gratitude we feel for the community that makes SHOW’s work possible. Every day, your support helps people who have experienced chronic homelessness find not only a place to live — but a place to heal, grow, and belong.

At SHOW, Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday. It’s a feeling that fills our buildings year-round. It’s in the warm cup of coffee shared between neighbors. It’s in the smile of a resident welcoming a case worker into their home. It’s in the quiet dignity of someone who finally has a door they can lock behind them — and the stability to move forward.

These moments of thankfulness exist because of you.

This year, we invite you to make a special Thanksgiving gift — not from your checkbook, but from your investment portfolio.

A Smart Way to Give — A Bigger Impact for You and for SHOW

When you donate publicly traded stocks or other securities directly to SHOW, you can give in a way that may have greater tax advantages than a traditional cash gift:

Eliminate capital gains tax on the appreciated value of your stocks
Receive a charitable tax receipt for the full fair market value of the shares on the day of transfer
Make a bigger impact without affecting your cash flow
Your gift of stocks or other securities helps us provide permanent, supportive housing for over 80 residents — including seniors and those living with complex mental health challenges. These are people who, often for the first time in their lives, are now safe, supported, and home.

This Thanksgiving, your gift can plant seeds of hope that grow far beyond the holiday.

To learn more about how to donate stocks or other securities, contact Leigh-Ann at leighannc@showaterloo.org or 519-886-8200 X103. I am here to make the process simple and impactful for you.

You can donate your stocks and other securities directly via our CanadaHelps link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/78104      

If you don’t have stocks or other securities to donate, your support is still deeply meaningful. A gift can help provide meals, life skills programming, and safe, supportive housing for our residents. Every contribution, no matter the form, makes a real difference in the lives of people who need it most. Make your gift today: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/13313