Alford Family Financial & Co.

08/24/2026

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Have questions along the way? Our team is here to help guide you through the process.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are having difficulty obtaining travel coverage, we can connect you with additional options designed for more complex health situations.

Safe travels start with preparation.

Find travel insurance plans whether you are a visitor to Canada, a Canadian travelling abroad or out of province today.

11/25/2025

🎁 20th Annual Alford Family Toy Drive 🎁
Donations are rolling in, and we’re aiming high with a $20,000 goal to support Child and Family Services of Grand Erie!

This year, we’re thrilled to have the Brantford Titans and Paris Titans Hockey Club graciously supporting our event.

🏒Catch their upcoming home games:

Brantford Titans: Wed, Nov 26 & Sat, Nov 29 → brantfordtitans.com

Paris Titans: Sat, Nov 29 → paristitans.com

Toys are always graciously accepted, but CFSGE is shifting toward cash and gift card donations to empower parents and caregivers to purchase the perfect gift for their child. Every donation ensures children wake up on Christmas morning with a toy under the tree and a smile on their face. 💖

✅ Cash donations
✅ Gift cards ($25 Denominations)
✅ Toys still welcome!

📅 Friday, December 5th
🕛 Noon – 7:00 PM
📍 254 Brant Ave, Brantford
Join us for fellowship and food!

Let’s make this milestone year unforgettable!
👉 Can't Make It? Donate today:

www.alfordfinancial.ca/charitable-giving

11/19/2025

🎉 Amazing News! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that the Brantford Titans and Paris Titans hockey clubs have chosen our 20th Annual Alford Family Toy Drive as their charitable event to support this year!

Donation boxes and tables will be set up at their games—so if you’re attending, there'll be a QR code there for monetary donation, bring a toy or gift card to help make a child’s holiday brighter.

✅ Game schedules & times:
https://brantfordtitans.gohl.ca/
https://paristitans.pjhlon.hockeytech.com/

✅ Want to donate online? Click here:
Www.alfordfinancial.ca/charitable-giving

A huge thank you to the Titans for your incredible support—it means the world to us! We’ve set a $20,000 goal this year, and with your help, we’re making great progress.

📩 Questions? Feel free to reach out anytime!

11/14/2025

🎉Such an amazing start, thanks to those that have donated so far. We have a long way to go but we set this fundraising goal for a very good reason.

👏Our friends, family, clients and corporate partners are the most giving people that we know!!!

Click here if you wish to donate
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💛 A Season of Sharing That Strengthens Families For many families supported by Child and Family Services of Grand Erie, involvement isn’t about abuse or neglect. It’s about poverty. It’s about parents doing their best to provide for t...

11/12/2025

The snow this week can only mean one thing. The 20th Annual Alford Family Toy Drive is approaching fast!

Here are the key details:

📅 Date: Friday, December 5th
🕛 Time: Noon to 7:00 p.m.

This year, we’ve set an ambitious goal of $20,000 to support Child and Family Services of Grand Erie. While new, unwrapped toys are still welcomed and appreciated, the focus is on cash and gift card donations.

Why Cash and Gift Cards?
Child and Family Services is shifting toward this approach to empower caregivers and parents. It allows them to personally select gifts that are meaningful and appropriate for their children—restoring dignity and creating a more personalized holiday experience.

At the event, we’ll have technology available to process donations easily.

If you can’t attend but would still like to contribute, you can donate online by clicking the link below:

👉Www.alfordfinancial.ca/charitable-giving 👈

Thank you for helping us make this milestone year truly special. Your generosity ensures that every child wakes up to joy this Christmas

11/11/2025

On the 11th Hour of the 11th day of the 11th Month We Pause to Remember those who Sacrificed

10/31/2025

🎉 The Alford Family Toy Drive Turns 20! 🎁
Help us continue our mission to ensure every child under the care of Child and Family Services of Grand Erie wakes up to joy this Christmas.

Thank you for your continued loyalty and trust in Alford Financial. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Alford Family Toy Drive—a milestone made possible by the incredible support of our clients, family, friends, and corporate partners.

For our 20th year, we’ve set a lofty goal of $20,000, with a focus on cash and gift card donations to empower caregivers and parents to choose meaningful gifts for their children.

🎁 New and unwrapped toy donations are also more than welcomed and greatly appreciated!

👉 https://alfordfinancial.ca/charitable-giving

12/02/2024

Thank you to all who contributed to the 19th Annual Alford Family Toy Drive. The numbers are down compared to previous year however given the current economical times this was to be expected. Overall this year was an amazing success as always.

If you missed the Toy Drive and still wish to contribute, don't worry there is still time to donate, and still a huge need. Here's how you can help;

1) Online Cash Donations - https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/Child-and-Family-Services-of-Grand-Erie-Foundation/p2p/AlfordFamilyFinancialSofS/

2) Deliver Toys direct to Child & Family Services of Grand Erie at 70 Chatham St, Brantford, ON N3T-5R7

OR... For an even easier way, have Amazon deliver your donation for you to the address above. Just make sure to select "During Business Hours" on the address line

Thanks again for your Support and we know that with all your help, the kids will wake up Christmas morning with smiles on their faces

Mike, Matt and Jenn

We are dedicated to supporting families grappling with significant hardships and challenges who are in the service of Child and Family Services of Grand Erie. This campaign is about more than just new toys and gifts. It’s about instilling hope an...

11/28/2024

One More Sleep!!

Stop by the office tomorrow, November 29th anytime after 12:00. Bring a new and unwrapped toy, and stick around for some food, drink and Christmas cheer. If you would like to donate but are unable to attend please check out our website for donation instructions and even get some ideas on what toys are needed. Let's work together to make Christmas memorable for all the children under the watchful care of Child and Family Services of Grand Erie Foundation

For 18 years the Alford Family have been proud supporters of the Brant Family & Children's Services (BFACS) Gift A Child Program. Our goal for 2024 is to earn $5000 for the cause. Toys will of course be accepted. Contact [email protected] for details