GERALD SHEFF & SHANITHA KACHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan Family Foundation supports community service organizations across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The foundation distributes grants to nonprofits working in areas including health care, education, social services, and poverty alleviation. By funding established charities and emerging initiatives, the foundation strengthens the social fabric of the region. The foundation's grants have supported programs ranging from youth mentorship to food security to housing assistance. Operating as a public foundation, it accepts donations from individuals and organizations who wish to expand their charitable impact through the foundation's grantmaking process.