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​​Welcome to the 482 Collective. Thoughtful giving, redefined.
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​Welcome

The 482 Collective is actively reimagining how we help people who are bravely struggling to make ends meet after experiencing trauma or abuse. We support women, children and individuals from marginalized communities who have fled gender-based violence, including: human trafficking, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and physical/emotional abuse. We recognize the enormous courage it takes to acknowledge an abusive situation, make the decision to leave, and ask for help. Our goal is to alleviate some of the burden caused by repeated trauma, so our clients can think clearly, heal, and begin to rebuild their lives. We do this by taking the time to listen closely to what our clients need, not what we think they need. By making an effort to honour personal preferences, cultural differences, and freedom of choice, we make it possible for our clients to (re)claim their sense of power and autonomy.

We are an innovative registered Canadian charity providing timely support of essential items such as food, personal hygiene products, furniture, cleaning supplies, infant gear, clothing and more. We work with corporations, small businesses, individuals, and community organizations to help remove barriers to access for these resources.
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It feels good to help people. So go out there and feel good.
– SIMON SINEK

​A note from our visionary founder

When I was a child, I felt injustice in my bones. I was unusually outspoken about the inequity I witnessed and I’ve carried that restlessness into my adult life. For years I dreamed of creating a kinder world for my children. Now I am thrilled to be manifesting that dream into reality with this incredible charitable organization we are building. The 482 Collective is intentionally designed to harness the spirit of collective giving – because we can accomplish so much more when we work together. We connect with community service organizations, local police, individuals, families, and corporations to respond to high needs in low income communities across the GTHA. I am proud that we are able to deliver essential items directly to clients struggling to put food on their table – and sometimes we even deliver the table itself. We love working with people who are energized by giving on a human level, in a way that preserves the dignity of those in need. I invite you to book an appointment to visit our warehouse space and see how you can join us on this incredible journey.

Need help? Visit our INTAKE page to begin the process.

​Behind the Name

The numbers in our company name each have their own significance:

​The number FOUR represents structure and stability. Think of the 4 legs of a table or chair; putting food on the table; or pulling up a chair to listen closely; everyone welcome at our table. In spiritual circles, the number 4 also represents hard work, responsibility, honesty, and integrity. We loved that these ideas align so closely with our company values.

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The number EIGHT evokes a sense of balance, Its shape is an infinite loop, representing infinite possibilities – continual support for our clients, boundless ways to help. Ideas about give-and-take and cause-and-effect came up when we researched the number. There is wisdom in seeking balance between opposing ideas, especially for people who are struggling to rebuild their lives after trauma/abuse. 

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The number TWO  is connected to whole-hearted ideas such as: ​peace, positivity, and cooperation, and to dualities – it is both a symbol of opposition and a symbol of harmony. We love that it is grounded in the idea of partnership – because the work we do together is so much more powerful than what we can accomplish on our own.

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Individually and collectively, the numbers 4, 8, and 2 are all positive numbers. They work together to help us focus on replacing scarcity and injustice with positive abundance. We knew we hit a magic combination when our graphic designer discovered a heart between the 8 and the 2 while designing our logo. So, the 482 logo actually reads: (4-82) “for love”. Which is essentially why we do this work: for love – for our families, our community, and ultimately the world. We harness the positive collective energy of everyone who is inspired to participate, in any capacity that they are able. Everyone who contributes to the 482 becomes part of our growing collective. It’s a beautiful thing!

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