11th Annual Foundation Gala
The Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation (DCCF), in partnership with the Durham Catholic District School Board, is pleased to announce the return of its signature gala event. The 11th Annual Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala is a wonderful opportunity for the Catholic community and its partners to come together in the spirit of faith, joy and unity.
Since its launch in 2014 the DCCF has raised over $720,000 to provide essential services and support to children and families in need. We recognize that now, more than ever, students and families need our help. Over 25% of individuals in Durham Region are reported to experience food insecurity, there has been a rise in families experiencing issues related to housing and low income in our community.
This signature event is a crucial part of our fundraising efforts. We would like to personally invite you to share in this celebration of community and be part of this year’s event to be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Tosca Banquet Hall (800 Champlain Ave, Oshawa).
Please note: Regular price ($130) purchasers will receive a $70 tax receipt.
Attendee ticket sales are now closed

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
Platinum
Knights of Columbus - St. Mary of the People Parish Council 8611
SFDS Sunday 7pm Choir
St. Wilfrid Catholic School
Gold
Caldwell Plumbing
Durham Regional Police Service
Christina & Daniel Bock
St. Gertrude Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Council 6161
Muskoka Woods
The Rotary Club of Whitby
McCarthy Uniforms
Silver
Marchant's School Sports
Metelsky Law Professional Corporation
Joni & Garry MacLean
Bronze
CPCO - Catholic Principals' Council Ontario
DCDSB - Durham Catholic District School Board
Oscan Electrical Supplies
McEachnie Funeral Home
Northern Karate Schools (Ajax)
Obotz - Robotics and Coding classes for Kids
Durham Taekwondo
Event Photography
Edge Imaging
Raymond Santos Photography Services
Event Decor
John Linhares
2025 Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
By sponsoring the 11th Annual Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala, you will contribute to an important cause, and also gain exposure and recognition for your commitment to corporate social responsibility. Your support will be acknowledged through various channels, including event materials, media releases, social media, and/or our website.
Purchase Gala Sponsorship
Please see the sponsorship opportunities available below:
Silent Auction Prize Donors receive the following recognition of their company name:
- company name - listed on multi-media presentation;
- recognition of company name on the silent auction prize.
Bronze Level sponsors receive the following recognition of their company name:
- company name – placement on table card; listed on the Foundation’s website, and multi-media presentation.
Silver Level sponsors receive the following recognition of their company logo:
- company logo - placement on table card; listed on the Foundation’s website, and multi-media presentation.
Gold Level sponsors receive the following recognition of their company logo:
- company logo - placement on table card; listed on the Foundation’s website, Gala program; and multi-media presentation;
- recognition of company name as GOLD Level sponsor at the event;
- two complimentary tickets to attend the event.
Platinum Level sponsors receive the following recognition of their company logo:
- company logo - placement on table card; listed on the Foundation’s website, Gala program, and multi-media presentation;
- recognition of company name as PLATINUM Level sponsor at the event;
- four complimentary tickets to attend the event.
Diamond Level sponsors receive the following recognition of their company logo:
- company logo – placement on the table card; listed on the Foundation’s website, Gala program, and multi-media presentation;
- recognition of company name as DIAMOND Level sponsor at the event;
- six complimentary tickets to attend the event.
If you have any questions or wish to make a prize donation, please contact Candice Cavalier at Candice.Cavalier@dcdsb.ca or 905-576-6150 ext. 22223.
Previous Gala Sponsors
Special Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors
Thank you to the 2024 event sponsors for their generous donations. Join us in thanking the following sponsors:
- 4Cats Arts Studio Whitby
- Abilities Centre
- African Lion Safari
- Bicycles Plus
- Bird Kingdom
- Boston Pizza - Oshawa
- Boston Pizza - Whitby North
- Brock Street Brewery
- Buckingham Meat Market (Oshawa)
- Copper Branch (Oshawa)
- Costco
- The Courtyard (Courtice)
- Deer Creek
- Farm Boy (Pickering)
- Grayscale Fine Portraits
- Harmony Creek Golf Centre
- Haute Goat
- International Pool Spa (Ajax)
- Judy Bear
- Jungle Cat World
- Landmark Cinemas
- Lindt Canada
- Lisa Stewart
- Long & McQuade
- Lowlands Firefood
- MAK Funeral Home
- McMichael Art Gallery
- Metro Golf Dome
- Modo Yoga (Brooklin)
- Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School Staff
- Old Spaghetti Factory
- Ontario Power Generation (Oshawa)
- OSCAN
- Parkwood Estates
- Pat Costello
- Port Restaurant
- Portly Piper (Ajax)
- Portly Piper (Oshawa)
- Scotiabank
- Station Gallery
- The Tap & Tankard
- Town Brewery (Whitby)
- Vandermeer Nursery
- Watters Marketing
- Whitby Mayor's Community Development Fund
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School
- St. Mary's Knights of Columbus
- All Saints Catholic Secondary School
- Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre
- Garritano Brothers
- Knights of Columbus, Council 6161
- St. Wilfrid Catholic School
- Armstrong Funeral Home
- Boerhof Welding Ltd.
- MC Architects
- McCarthy Uniforms
- Norris and Nash Real Estate
- Watters Marketing
Special Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors
Thank you to the 2023 event sponsors for their generous donations. Join us in thanking the following sponsors:
- 4Cats Arts Studio
- African Lion Safari
- Allegra
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Bird Kingdom
- Buckingham Meat Market
- Brock House
- Copper Branch
- CPCO
- Dr. Brian Hadden & Associates
- The Gamers Table
- Harmony Creek Golf Centre
- Haute Goat
- Jungle Cat World
- Long & McQuade
- Marineland
- Mastermind
- Mathilda’s
- McIntosh Anderson Funeral Home
- McMichael Art Gallery
- Modo Yoga
- Muskoka Woods
- OPG
- Oscan Lighting
- Oshawa Museum
- Parkwood Estates
- Portabello Road
- Portly Piper, Ajax
- Scotiabank
- St André Bessette Catholic School
- Vandermeer Nursery
- Anna and David Cluff
- Associations of Professional Student Services Personnel
- Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario – Durham Region
- Oscan Electrical Supplies Ltd.
- APPCO Paving
- Muskoka Woods
Special Thanks to Our 2022 Sponsors
Thank you to the 2022 event sponsors for their generous donations. Join us in thanking the following sponsors:
- Abilities Centre
- Ajax Scholars Choice
- Allegra Marketing Pickering
- Canadian Automotive Museum
- Catholic Principal's Council
- Harmony Creek Golf Centre
- IOC Tech
- Jack Astors Whitby
- Marner Assist Foundation
- Ontario Power Generation
- Oshawa Historical Society
- The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
- Valentino’s Grande Salon
- Whitby Civic Rec Complex
- Ajax Chiropractic & Wellness
- Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP)
- Catholic Principals' Council Ontario - Durham Region (CPCO)
- Stan Karwowski
- St. Elizabeth Seaton Catholic School
- Watters Marketing Inc.
- All Family Dental
- Antamex Industries
- Rosemary and Steve Barry
- BMO - Andy Geddes
- Jackie McVeigh