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Currency for Kids

All funds raised through Currency for Kids support Mental Health and Wellness programs for children and youth. Donate your foreign currency and support children and youth.

It is estimated that over $2 Billion in foreign currency is currently stored or saved in Canadian homes and businesses. This currency has no use or real value in Canada. As a result, foreign currency (notes and coins), pennies, and Canadian Tire money are found in bags, boxes, envelopes, tea cups, jars and desk drawers. Did you know? Currency from business travels and vacations can be donated to Currency for Kids (CFK).

Donations of currency are repatriated from countries all around the world. After being converted to Canadian currency, your donation is then used to support programs for children and youth living in vulnerable situations. In Durham Region, there is over $35 Million in foreign currency available for collection. Just imagine for a moment, what DCAF could do with this level of funding? Issues regarding mental health, youth homelessness and children and youth living in poverty could be eradicated. Similarly, how Rotary International have helped to cure the spread of Polio on an international level. As a result, everyone would be working together to support children and youth in the community.

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How to Support Currency for Kids

Firstly, Currency for Kids (CFK) program is easy to support as an individual, business or with a group of volunteers. Secondly, look in your own home or business and collect the foreign currency. Thirdly, help grow the program by engaging a service club, church group, school or through an employee drive. Finally, ask your local currency exchange, travel agency or hotel. Invite friends who travel or businesses that work internationally to support. This program also recycles by collecting and reducing waste. Unfortunately, leftover currency often ends up in local landfills as well. Most importantly, you would be supporting mental health supports for children and youth.

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In addition, CFK helps to remove foreign currency from the Canadian currency supply. By removing foreign coins there is less confusion when determining if a coin is Canadian. Many coins from other countries do have a similar look as Canadian coins. These coins have no monetary value in Canada. The donated coins and notes are put to an incredible use of supporting the community. Help to keep foreign currency out of our landfills, this recycling activity also helps to keep our environment safer.

How to Donate to Your Leftover Foreign Currency

Mail your donations to the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) office at 1320 Airport Blvd, OSHAWA, ON L1J 0C6. No worries about using the postal system. The currency has no value at this time, the value is only realized after it is repatriated. For larger quantities, contact our office at 905.433.1551, Ext. 2379 and to make arrangements for pick-up of your donation. Charitable Tax Receipts are available upon request, when the repatriated value exceeds $30.00 CDN.

DCAF also accepts eTransfers for donations as well. Send your donation to dennis.ullman@durhamcaf.ca .

Visit Cedar Valley Resort (Orono), Kingsway Hardware (Courtice), Continental Currency Exchange – Oshawa Centre, Continental Currency Exchange – Pickering Town Centre, Continental Currency Exchange – Scarborough Town Centre, Continental Currency Exchange – Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Durham Travel (Courtice), Progress Travel Plus (Ajax), Lakeshore Tours and Travel/Kemp Travel (Bowmanville), Trent Travel (Whitby) Wellington Foreign Exchange (Kingston) and Campkins RV Centre (Whitby) to make your donation of foreign or domestic currency.

DCAF welcomes My Canadian Home, a Professional Home Organizing service specializing in residential homes, and Organizing Lives, offering organizational solutions to honour, reclaim, revitalize, and maintain your space…and your peace of mind, as supporters of Currency for Kids.

Many Durham Region Dry Cleaners now collect currency. See map below for a location near you.

Alivio Downsizing supporting Currency for Kids

DCAF is excited to welcome Alivio Downsizing as a new supporting partner of Currency for Kids.

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At Alivio Downsizing, they take pride in being a leader in the decluttering, downsizing, and estate clearing industry. As a Premier Member of the National Association of Specialty & Senior Move Managers (NASMM), we are dedicated to providing compassionate and caring services to help our clients relieve stress during what can be a challenging time.

Alivio’s team of experts is committed to delivering a streamlined downsizing process that is tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Whether you are aging in place or downsizing your home (or that of a loved one) and moving, Alivio Downsizing is here to support you every step of the way. Servicing Toronto and surrounding areas, clients find peace of mind with Alivio Downsizing. Call 437-329-6873 to learn how they can help you! Download their free downsizing checklist by signing up for their newsletter; receive up-to-date tips, trends, stories, and resources. 

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Special thanks to Staff and Students at the following schools for sponsoring a campaign to collect foreign currency. #allcurrencyaccepted

Valley Farm Public School / Elizabeth B. Phin Public School /

Pierre Elliot Trudeau Public School / McCaskill’s Mills Public School /

S.A. Cawker Public School Duffin’s Bay Public School

Dr. Emily Stowe Public School / Dr. Ross Tilley Public School

Enniskillen Public School / Vincent Massey Public School

Holy Family Catholic Elementary School

Donate something that has little to no value to Currency for Kids. Help make a difference and ensure that No Child, Youth or Family Shall Be Left Behind. Keep in mind, you can’t spend foreign currency in Canada.

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For more information contact:
Robyn McKibbon, Manager, Giving and Engagement or 905.433.1551 –  Ext 2380

DCAF Now Accepts Crypto Currency

Donations of Crypto Currency are now being accepted by the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation. Donations must have a minimum value of $100 and only Bitcoin and Ethereum are accepted at this time.






Scan To Donate

Scan to Donate and make a difference in the lives of 4000+ children and youth. This innovative program is a fantastic way to show your support of DCAF.  Using the camera on your phone, hover over the code and you can begin the easy and efficient method of making a donation. As a result, your donation will be immediately put to great use supporting children and youth in the community.

Contact-less donations are used to support a number of essential programs such as: Camps for Kids, Urgent Care Fund and Mental Health and Wellness.

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Please note:  Some phone operating systems do not support QR Code technology, follow this link to complete your secure donation.

You can also assist by helping to promote Scan to Donate program. Contact our office to discuss options such as: adding the code to posters, flyers, merchandise labels or newsletters. The possibilities for this contact-less technology are endless. Great way to support DCAF in a passive and caring manner. Donors make the choice on their phones regarding the amount they wish to donate. No cost to supporters for making their donation through Scan to Donate.

Get Your Own Scan to Donate Background

You can also support Scan To Donate by obtaining your very own customized background. Use for your video calls, TEAMS, Zoom, Webinars, etc. and help support DCAF. See the sample below. Email dennis.ullman@durhamcaf.ca for more information.

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Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) is committed to collaborating with the community to enable equal opportunities for children, youth, and families, so that they may reach their full potential.

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By supporting the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation (DCAF) you can help turn hope into reality, challenge into triumph and adversity into opportunity for over 4000 children, youth and their families.

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