Working with Estonian women's shelters, who know best which needs are more critical, the fund has helped 64 women and 133 children in 2023. This money is mainly for essential supplies, food, and mental health therapy and transportation costs that are related to therapy–for their children and mothers who have experienced severe mental and/or physical violence and need help dealing with these traumas.
Your donations will help mothers and children cope and live a safe life. Almost one in five Estonian children (about 63,000 children) lives in poverty. The war in Ukraine has resulted in an energy crisis, and the prices of goods and services have skyrocketed. With the support of EERO Canada, the quality of life for many children will be improved, as strengthening the mental health of mothers will help keep their jobs, as well as take note of the needs and well-being of their children. Children's mental health also suffers and with the help of creative therapy they learn how to solve problems. Reports show that we were able to help with psychological therapy, food, school supplies, or group therapy.
How to support: (Please include an email for an income tax receipt.)
EERO Children's Fund has a special account with Northern Birch Credit Union Bank, to which donations can be made. You can also donate with:
e-Transfer: eeroesimees@gmail.com
By mail: EERO Children's Fund, 17 Tufton Cres., Toronto, ON M4A 2E2
If you would like to donate by credit card or PayPal, this can be done on the EERO donation page via Canada Helps here. Through them, Canada Helps distributes income tax receipts to donors and once a week makes a bank transfer to the account of the EERO Children's Fund.
In the United States, send your income tax-free donation to the Estonian Relief Committee in the U.S., 243 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4852, or make a donation with PayPal here. The Estonian Relief Committee (Inc.) distributes income tax receipts for donations of at least $250.00. The Estonian Relief Committee in the U.S. is registered at 501(c)3.
Mari Ann Tammark, EERO Canada
Toomas Kilm, Eesti Abistamiskomitee USAs
