Get Involved
DIFD is a grassroots organization that can only survive because of the love and dedication of our supporters and sponsors. Eliminating the stigma of youth mental illness is a big task and we need your help. Below are some ideas of how you can help - maybe by hosting or attending a community event; joining the Power to the Purple movement by spreading the DIFD message at your school, workplace, or in your community; donating; or purchasing some of our amazing and stylish DIFD merchandise.
CLICK HERE for our new DIFD Fundraising Toolkit!
CLICK HERE for a few helpful event posters you can use at your events!
“Every hour you volunteer and dollar you donate will help DIFD continue to transform youth mental health.”
Plan a fundraiser with our new DIFD Toolkit!
Planning an event just became a whole lot easier! The DIFD Toolkit walks you through step by step how to plan and promote your community event fundraiser. It shares Daron’s story, includes valuable information on impact, and links out to several resources including DIFD Social Media Guidelines and the new DIY Fundraising Platform. You have the power to make a change through awareness and fundraising. Download the Toolkit and start your fundraising journey today!
Donate
There are may ways you can give that will help youth living with a mental illness and their families.
Host a Power to the Purple Month Event
February is Power to the Purple month, it was also Daron’s birthday. Each year, hundreds of school groups, sports teams, and businesses host fundraisers in support of DIFD.
Contact Us
DIFD at the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health
1145 Carling Avenue, 4th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7K4
T: 613.722.6521 ext. 6322
F: 613.761.3605
E: DIFD@theroyal.ca