Coffee Break®

Coffee Break® is our major annual fundraiser where friends, co-workers and customers gather in communities across Ontario to raise funds for their local Alzheimer Society.

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Want to drop in for a coffee or host your own Coffee Break®? Contact us for more information.

About Coffee Break®

Coffee Break® is one of the Alzheimer Society of Ontario's biggest annual fundraisers, where friends, co-workers, and customers gather in communities across the province to raise funds for their local Alzheimer Societies.

Participants at these events donate in exchange for a cup of coffee. The money raised stays in that province or community to help support local programs and services.

Where does Coffee Break® take place?

You can organize an event, whether it's large or small, in your community, workplace or home. Here are just a few examples of ideal places to host a Coffee Break®:

  • Large corporations,
  • Small businesses,
  • Hospitals,
  • Schools,
  • Service organizations,
  • Care homes and
  • Private residences.

How do I host a Coffee Break®?

It's easy. You can hold a break in your office, at home, at your church, in a local mall or anywhere you can set up a stand and serve coffee. You can also offer tea and juice, or raise more funds by adding cookies or pastries.

It’s your Coffee Break®, your way — be creative and have fun!

To get started, contact the Alzheimer Society of Huron County to register and receive a host package.

Why should I host a Coffee Break®?

When you host a Coffee Break® in your community, you help raise much-needed funds for local programs and services for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Your support makes a huge difference in their lives.

How much money is raised?

Thanks to our generous sponsors and participants, Coffee Break® raises over $1 million in Ontario every year in support of essential programs and services for people living with dementia, families and caregivers. These programs make all the difference in the way families are able to live with the disease.

Perk up your Coffee Break®

Need some new ideas for your Coffee Break®? Check out the following tips:

  • Partner with another group, business, or organization.
  • Create a theme for your Coffee Break®.
  • Need to get rid of some things? Hold a silent auction.
  • Ask friends to bake goodies to donate.
  • Not a coffee fan? Consider a fruit smoothie or hot chocolate event.
  • Ask a local business to donate portion of their coffee, tea or pop or a prize and host a raffle.

Our sponsors

Coffee Break® is generously supported by Freshco and Melitta.