The Shields and Woodrow Foundation

The Shields and Woodrow Foundation distributes grants to nonprofit organizations across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area that address poverty, health care access, and education. The foundation identifies and funds charitable groups working directly in underserved communities, focusing on programs that provide immediate relief alongside long-term capacity building. By supporting frontline organizations rather than operating its own programs, the foundation channels resources to agencies with deep roots and trusted relationships in the neighborhoods they serve. The foundation prioritizes grants to groups led by and serving marginalized populations, recognizing that effective change comes from organizations already embedded in the communities they work with.