Your generosity fuels our mission!
You can support ministry work that matters to you with confidence, knowing your gifts advance our key charitable purposes and uses funds efficiently and effectively to fulfill the ministry goals that you cherish.
The following information is provided as a requirement of Alberta's Charitable Fund-Raising Act, RSA 2000, c C-9.
The Great Commission Foundation ("The GC") is a charitable trust, established by a Deed of Settlement made as of September 1, 2002 and governed by an Amended and Restated Deed of Settlements made as of October 22, 2024.
The GC is a public foundation that is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (with Canadian Charitable Registration Number 859928483 RR0001).
The charitable objects of The GC are:
1. The advancement of Christianity by spreading its principles;
2. The relief of poverty by the assistance to those persons lacking the necessities of life by giving them food, clothing, shelter or financial assistance;
3. The advancement of education including, without limitation, by the teaching of scripture and the promotion of literacy; and
4. The advancement of other "charitable purposes" as defined within subsection 149.1(1) of Income Tax Act, which includes the disbursement of funds to "qualified donees" as also defined in subsection 149.1(1).
We engage other ministries as agents to carry out projects that fulfill our charitable objects.
The GC anticipates raising an estimated amount of $12,000,000.00 this year from donation for the fulfillment of its charitable objects from donors in Alberta, Canada. The processing of these donations will cost, on average, six percent. The money raised will be going to fulfill the charitable objects of The GC.
For further information, please contact our Donations Team at donations-ca@thegc.org or call us at 1-855-488-7020. To speak directly to the GC's Donation's Manager, please call Kathy Stewart at (604) 229-8008. The GC has two (2) Canadian offices. Please visit our contact page for further details
Close to YOUth Association, based in Craiova, Romania, works closely with children and teenagers to build their confidence, guiding principles, and essential life skills. A vibrant community with active and responsible citizens is key to healthy social development. Investing in the young generation now will empower teenagers to become tomorrow's leaders who will transform our city.
Where can young people in Craiova truly be themselves—learn, create, and prepare for the future?
The answer is in a YouthHUB.
A space that is coming to life right now, built with and for the community. More than a building, YouthHUB is a place of belonging—where children and young people are heard, supported, and encouraged to grow.
We have been committed to providing continuous, value-based education to the children and youth of Craiova since 2009. So far, over 4,000 children and teenagers have already benefited from our programs. And this is only the beginning.
Together, we are building YouthHUB – Close to Youth:
a place where young people discover who they are, gain confidence, and learn how to become fulfilled, responsible, and engaged adults.
No matter where you are in the world, you can be close to their future. Our roots grow across borders. Let’s nurture the dreams of Craiova’s children and make them become reality —TOGETHER.
It’s easier than you think to stay close to the ones back home—and to invest in their future.
Ministry No. 752
Program Countries: Romania
Focuses: Children's Ministry, Community Development, Education, Youth Programs
Website: https://www.aproapedetineri.ro/
Team Lead: Claudia Cochină, President
Team Members: Serafim Tiulete, Iazmin Cumpanasu
Email: claudiacochina@gmail.com
Phone: 0768 107 300

Donate to the work of GCF carried out through the ministry of Asociatia Aproape De Tine/Ri - Heroes Craiova.
*The Great Commission Foundation (the "Foundation") operates on the basis of Donor-Advised Funding. It is our utmost goal to meet the Donor's desire and intent to provide support to particular Foundation projects but, ultimately, the responsibility for the disbursement and ministry use of funds is the Foundation's. If the Foundation does not use the donation in the way the donor prefers, the Foundation will not return the donation to the donor.
*You will receive an official Canadian tax receipt for all eligible donations by the end of February of the following year. Thank you for your support of the missions and programs of the Foundation.
Call our donations department toll free 1-855-488-7020 or local 1-604-960-2595 Ext. 425
Office hours are 7am – 4pm (PST) Monday to Friday. (GCF’s office is closed on stat holidays)
Email donations-ca@thegc.org – Please do not send credit card numbers via email.
Do you have questions or want more information about The Great Commission Foundation or our projects?
Contact us - we’d love to help!
Since 2002, The Great Commission Foundation has enabled ministry projects to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable work (charity number: 85992 8483 RR0001).