AFS FOUNDATION EVENTS

Get involved in your community and have a great time doing it! Join us at one of our annual events, or community-hosted events.

Canadian Tire Campaign

Not every child has the support they need to become independent. With the help of our local Canadian Tire, we are bridging the gap to prevent youth homelessness in our community!

For the month of October, Canadian Tire in Sault Ste. Marie is collecting donations at the register to help support our youth housing project. Donate when you shop and create a brighter future for our local youth!

Chance & Friends Campaign

We’ve teamed up with PetSmart to bring our local children some holiday magic!

With each $6 stuffed animal purchase left in store:

  • 10% goes back to support PetSmart Charities, helping pets in need
  • A local child receives your toy as a gift for the holidays

Campaign runs from October 6th – December 25th 
Sault Ste. Marie PetSmart – 710 Second Line East

 

Yoga and Sound Bath

4 All Yoga’s Surprise Saturday class on October 11 is dedicated to supporting AFS!

Enjoy a yoga flow for any level of yogi led by instructor Denise Bell and the relaxing sounds of crystal singing bowls in a sound bath performed by Julie Premo. Please donate through your registration or donate in person on the day of the class.

Saturday, October 11
11:30AM – 12:30PM
The Refinery – 624 Wellington St. W

 

Time to Travel Draw

Tickets go on sale each fall and purchasers are entered to win a variety of prizes each month for the following year! All proceeds from this draw will help fund programs by AFS for children and youth in our community who are experiencing mental health challenges. 

 

FundScrip

AFS Foundation has partnered with FundScrip! Now you can support the Foundation when you make your everyday purchases such as groceries, gas, entertainment, and even holiday gifts.

FundScrip allows individuals to purchase gift cards while supporting an organization or charity of their choice. When you choose to support AFS Foundation, a percentage of the total cost of the gift card comes back to the Foundation without any additional costs for the gift card buyer. This means that if you were to purchase $100 for Roots for example, $10 will be donated to the Foundation while the gift card is still worth the $100 that was paid for it. This means no additional cost for you – the gift card is received at face value but we also benefit from your purchase. There are countless retail options to choose from.

Gift cards can be ordered online by selecting the “Purchase Online” button below and using our invitation code CKTMPT. This method will ship gift cards directly to your home for a small shipping fee.

If you would like to place a gift card order in person that you can pick up from our office, please call us at

(705) 945.5050 ext. 2670 or visit us at 205 McNabb Street, Sault Ste. Marie.

Enter Group Invitation Code: CKTMPT

Thessalon Women’s Hockey Tournament

Approaching on January 9th-11th 2026, is the 24th iteration of the Thessalon Women’s Hockey Tournament. Split into three divisions the tournament accommodates all skill levels. Spots are opening soon for this years’ tournament. Contact Algoma Family Services Foundation to register a team.

We look forward to another weekend of exciting hockey. 

 

Community Strong Race Weekend

The fifth annual Community Strong Race Weekend is coming in June 2026 offering options for the whole family to participate, from a Boston Marathon qualifier to a Kids Fun Run. Stay tuned for our 2026 race registration opening announcement, and get ready to run in support of youth mental health initiatives in our community!

 

MAKE A DONATION TODAY!

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GET INVOLVED WITH THE ALGOMA DISTRICT

Volunteers are integral to the success of our events. There are many opportunities to get involved with AFS Foundation and our events are a great place to start. Consider making a difference in the lives of those in our community.