D'Care Foundation

What D'Care Foundation does

D'Care Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit organization founded in January 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic by Executive Director Regal Mangete to support caregivers and their families through mental health, welfare, and community development programs. It is headquartered in Ajax, Ontario, with operational sites in Markham (Aaniin Community Center) and Scarborough, and serves the Greater Toronto Area and Durham Region. The foundation targets a horizontal beneficiary base including family and professional caregivers, Personal Support Workers, healthcare workers, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and children in grades 1-3 through age 12.

The foundation operates a portfolio of free community programs: Monthly Health & Wellness Workshops (delivering certified CPR, First Aid, Mask Fit, Food Safety, and BLS training via partner Cole's Care Training Services), Seniors Blend (retirement-home companionship), Holiday Toy Drive, Back to School Giveback, a free virtual Homework Help program, The Pitch entrepreneurship showcase, Spring Gala & Caregiver Awards, Annual Connect and Dine networking dinners, Apparel Design Workshops (with Mood Toronto), a Food Sharing Program, and Community Hub connection events. Technology is limited to a WordPress website, Eventbrite/Google Forms for event registration, and virtual meeting platforms for the homework program — there is no proprietary technology or AI capability.

The organization's revenue model is donation-based and entirely non-tax-deductible, as D'Care Foundation is explicitly not a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. Funding flows from voluntary individual contributions, corporate sponsorships (Meridian Credit Union, Resolve Farms, My Own Rentals, Town of Ajax, MLSE, Toronto Blue Jays, Glam Medi Spa), event proceeds, and in-kind donations, supplemented by coalition-level collaboration through the JCCVDS nonprofit alliance. Marketing is event-driven and community-led across website/blog, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletters, and partner referrals. Beneficiary scale has grown from 120 families in 2023 to 500 families in 2025, with 420+ children served in 2025.

Name

D'Care Foundation

Legal name

D'Care Foundation

Website

https://dcarefoundation.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

D'Care Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit founded in 2020 that delivers free caregiver, family, newcomer, senior, and youth support programs across the Greater Toronto Area and Durham Region, funded by voluntary donations and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Caregiver Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Caregiver support programs
• Community wellness workshops
• Senior social services
• Nonprofit caregiver resources
• Family caregiver assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Ajax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: D'Care Foundation relies on voluntary donations from individuals, organizations, and community supporters to fund their caregiver support programs, events, and initiatives. The organization explicitly states it is not a registered charity and cannot issue tax receipts for contributions.
2. Event-based Engagement: Revenue generation through community events that bring together caregivers, volunteers, and supporters, with proceeds supporting foundation programs.
3. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsors and organizational partners provide financial and in-kind support for foundation events and ongoing programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

D'Care Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that delivers free community-based programs and support services to caregivers, healthcare workers, seniors, newcomers, and children. Its core offerings include monthly Health & Wellness Workshops, caregiver recognition and respite events, food-sharing and back-to-school material drives, social engagement programs for seniors, and entrepreneurship showcases. All programs are provided at no cost to participants and are funded by donations, sponsorships, and event proceeds.

Product overview

D'Care Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that operates as a single, unified charitable entity offering community support programs rather than a technology product or platform. The organization provides a portfolio of caregiver support and community development programs including Monthly Health & Wellness Workshops (offering CPR, First Aid, and Mask Fit certification), Seniors Blend (senior companionship), Holiday Toy Drive, Back to School Giveback, The Pitch entrepreneurship showcase, Spring Gala & Caregiver Awards, Annual Connect and Dine networking events, Apparel Design & Creative Workshops, free Virtual Homework Help Program, Food Sharing Program, and Community Hub connection events. These programs collectively support caregivers, seniors, children, newcomers, and families through education, wellness, recognition, and community-building initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthly Health & Wellness Workshops Recurring free community workshops focused on physical, mental, and emotional wellness topics designed for caregivers, healthcare workers, seniors, and local residents in the Ajax, Ontario area.
• Seniors Blend Program A social engagement program providing local seniors with structured community activities, peer connection, and wellness support to reduce isolation.
• Holiday Toy Drive Annual seasonal toy donation drive collecting and distributing toys to children from families facing material hardship in the local community.
• Back to School Giveback Annual school-supply distribution event that provides backpacks, school materials, and apparel to children and families in need.
• The Pitch (Entrepreneurship Showcase) Community entrepreneurship showcase event that spotlights local entrepreneurs and small business owners, supporting economic empowerment among program participants.
• Spring Gala & Caregiver Awards Annual fundraising gala combined with caregiver recognition awards that celebrates caregivers while raising operating funds for the foundation.
• Annual Connect and Dine Annual community dinner event that brings together caregivers, seniors, and program participants for intergenerational connection and social engagement.
• Apparel Design & Creative Workshops Hands-on creative skills workshops covering apparel design and other artistic activities for community participants, including youth and caregivers.
• Homework Help Program After-school academic support program providing homework help and tutoring to local students.
• Food Sharing Program Community food-sharing initiative that collects and distributes food to caregivers, newcomer families, and other community members facing food insecurity.
• Community Hub & Connection Programs Ongoing community hub programs designed to connect participants to local resources, peer support, and social networks.
• Caregiver Recognition Programs Formal recognition programs that honor caregivers through awards, public acknowledgement, and dedicated events to combat caregiver invisibility.
• Respite & Rejuvenation Programs Programs that provide caregivers with short-term respite and rejuvenation opportunities to address burnout and support sustained caregiving.

Quantifiable outcome

• 420+ children served, 500 families reached, 200+ career milestones in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mood TorontocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2025Collaborative workshops for apparel design and creative skill development. Mood Toronto hosts MAKE IT, WEAR IT Workshop Series in collaboration with the foundation, providing materials, facilitation, and expertise for community creative programs.
• MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 June 2024Donor for Spring Gala 2024. Provided donations including Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors merchandise for event giveaways.
• Toronto Blue JaysminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 June 2024Donor for Spring Gala 2024. Provided baseball memorabilia and tickets for event prizes and giveaways.
• OPSWAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 June 2024Spotlight partner at Spring Gala 2024. Organization focused on supporting personal support workers and caregivers.
• SEAS (Support Enhance Access Service)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 June 2024Spotlight partner at Spring Gala 2024. Community service organization featured in the caregiver recognition event.
• Enchanted BoothminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 June 2024Sponsor for Spring Gala 2024. Provided photo booth services for event entertainment.
• Heart @ HomecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 April 2024Co-host for Caregivers Connect and Dine event. Owned and operated by Mary Corrado, Heart @ Home partners with the foundation on caregiver-focused events and community initiatives.
• Cole's Care Training ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for Health & Wellness Workshop delivery. Cole's Care provides expert training for CPR, First Aid, and Food Safety certification programs for community members. The collaboration enables the foundation to offer professional certifications to caregivers and children.
• Glam Medi SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAurora-based aesthetic clinic that supports the foundation through partnership and visibility. Provides promotional support and community backing for foundation initiatives.
• JCCVDS CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of six nonprofits including Voice of Influence Foundation, Changing Lives, JAF Care, Compassionate Mommies International, and Scarborough Family Support Program. D'Care Foundation is a member actively collaborating on community initiatives including the End-of-Year Holiday Party and other joint programs.
• Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPivotal partnership that enabled distribution of holiday gift boxes to registered families in need. The Toronto Star's Santa Claus Fund Program partnership was essential to reaching more families than ever during holiday giveback initiatives.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Caregivers Nova Scotia: A Nova Scotia-based caregiver support nonprofit offering information, peer support, and advocacy. Comparable in mission, beneficiary focus, and nonprofit delivery model, but serves a different Canadian province.
• Family Caregivers of British Columbia: A provincial caregiver support organization offering peer support, education, and resource navigation. Directly comparable in caregiver-support mission and program model, but serves British Columbia rather than Ontario, making it a regional peer rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer Society of Canada: A national registered charity supporting people affected by dementia and their caregivers. Comparable in serving caregivers (a primary D'Care segment) but disease-focused and substantially larger, positioning it as a broad incumbent.
• Canadian Red Cross: A major humanitarian nonprofit delivering community health, emergency response, and caregiver-adjacent programming. Comparable as a Canadian nonprofit with health/wellness programming, though with a far broader mandate and substantial institutional infrastructure.
• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada: A major Canadian health-focused nonprofit with national fundraising and grantmaking operations. Comparable as a large Canadian nonprofit engaging in health promotion and community programming, though with a substantially broader health mandate.
• United Way Canada: A federated network of community-building nonprofits funding health and social services across Canada. Comparable as a community-services nonprofit aggregator and potential funding partner for D'Care, but operates at vastly greater scale as a registered charity.
• VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses): A large national nonprofit delivering home care, community support, and caregiver respite services across Canada. Overlaps with D'Care's caregiver-support mission but operates at significantly greater scale and as a registered charity, making it a broad incumbent rather than direct peer.

Emerging players

• Caregiver Action Network: A US-based nonprofit providing caregiver education, peer support, and resources. Directly comparable in caregiver-support mission, with overlapping program categories (resources, community connection, recognition), though operating in a different national context.

Direct peers

• The Change Foundation: An Ontario-based healthcare foundation with a longstanding focus on caregiver engagement and policy. Directly comparable in caregiver-advocacy orientation and Ontario presence, though operates more in research/policy than direct service delivery.
• Carers Canada: A national Canadian caregiver advocacy and support organization directly comparable in mission to D'Care Foundation. Both focus on supporting family and professional caregivers through policy advocacy, recognition, and community-based programs, though Carers Canada operates federally while D'Care is regionally focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubem.youtube.com/channel/UCTlP-SSGitlK3g0Y0MrqqyA
• Facebookm.facebook.com/dcarefound
• Instagraminstagram.com/dcare.foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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