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History

Bereaved Families of Ontario (BFO) was initiated in 1978 by four bereaved mothers as a self-help, mutual aid program under the auspices of the Chaplaincy Department of the Hospital for Sick Children. In July 1984, a grant from the Trillium Foundation enabled the organization to become a provincial body. The BFO-Kingston Region became a member of this caring family in 1988. With a dedicated board of directors, a strong team of volunteers, and a program coordinator, BFO-Kingston Region is fully operational in the Kingston area. We service grieving families from the Belleville, Napanee, Kingston, Gananoque and Brockville areas and everywhere in between. Our chapter is providing support services, public awareness, and volunteer training in our Region.

Funding

• All our programs and services are offered free of charge.

• BFO-Kingston Region currently receives no federal, provincial, or municipal funding.

• Most of BFO's funding comes from individuals, corporations, foundations, and special events.

• Bereaved Families of Ontario-Kingston Region is a non-profit, charitable organization. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $10.00 and above.

• We are a charitable organization registered with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.  Our charitable registration number is 86521 1718 RR0001