Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Industry Response

Your Support Is a Lifeline to People in Need.

Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Industry Response (CHAIR) is a corporate donation portal that facilitates the contribution of Canadian businesses, linking corporate donations, communities and individuals in need. CHAIR is the industry response portal of the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Response (CHAR), a resource hub run by the National Sector Engagement program at AMSSA (Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC).

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Priority Needs:

Give where it matters most.

We regularly update our list of priority needs through internal surveys and connecting with our community partners across Canada.
Priority needs that have been identified include:

Shelter (temporary accommodation)
Meal
Groceries
Clothing
Transportation

School supplies
Health and wellbeing support
Home appliances
Communications devices

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Corporate Donations

Support newcomers by donating goods and services. Your contribution helps meet urgent needs across Canada.

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Our Network

Through our extensive national network, we collaborate with:

Federal, Provincial, and Territorial governments

Local and community-based organizations

Sector-wide partners across Canada

This cross-sectoral collaboration facilitates efficient and timely distribution of urgent support to those in need.

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Why Partner with Us

We began our journey in 2022 assembling a national coordinating team to respond to an urgent humanitarian need. Today, we continue that mission, expanding our reach to support displaced newcomer families and individuals in rebuilding their lives.

By partnering with us you,

Collaborate with community partners from small to large urban centres

Give where it matters most

Help provide a lifeline to people in need

Demonstrate corporate social responsibility

Align your brand with compassion and community impact

Transparency & Accountability

At CHAR, we prioritize trust and transparency in everything we do.
We know that when you give, you want to see the difference your support makes. That’s why we are committed to full accountability, from the moment a donation is made to the moment it reaches those who need it most.

Detailed Impact Reports

Donors will receive full reports on how the donations were used and where they were allocated, so they can see how their contributions made a difference.

Designated Giving Options

Choose to support a specific province, territory, or Canada-wide response. We’ll ensure your contribution is allocated accordingly through our network of 500+ trusted local partner agencies across the country.

Minimal Overhead Costs

As a program funded by IRCC, CHAR is able to direct the vast majority of corporate donations to direct aid, with minimal administrative expenses.

Tax Receipts & Records

All eligible corporate donations receive official tax receipts.