The Queen’s York Rangers (1st American Regiment)(RCAC) is an historic regiment with a long and proud story, including a significant role in building and defending the town of York (now Toronto), the colony of Upper Canada (now Ontario) and Canada itself.

The Regiment has always been comprised of dedicated soldiers and today’s Rangers perpetuate the legacy of service before self that stretches from this century’s conflict in Afghanistan through the last century’s Great War to the War of 1812 and before that to the American Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War of the mid-1700s. More recently Rangers have been called to service during the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020/21 as well as environmental emergencies over the last several decades.

The Queen’s York Rangers Regimental Council supports the Regiment and individual Rangers when government funds are insufficient or unavailable. Some of the major programs initiated and supported by Council include the traditional all-ranks Christmas dinner and other social events for serving Rangers and their families, the acquisition and maintenance of ceremonial dress uniforms, provision of care packages for Rangers deployed on overseas missions, a Regimental Assistance Plan providing grants and short term loans to Rangers who find themselves financially overwhelmed, physical and emotional health and well-being programs, and many others.

Click below to support these and other Council initiatives with either a one-time or monthly donations - Donors will receive a charitable tax receipt.

DONATE NOW TO SUPPORT THE REGIMENTAL COUNCIL 

In 2021, with the support of long-time Friend of the Regiment Mrs. Jean Bell, Council established an Academic Financial Support Fund to provide academic awards and bursaries to serving Rangers and others within the extended Regimental Family who are pursuing a post-secondary education. 

Bursaries are given to deserving students based primarily on financial need while academic awards are based on a blend of military and community service, academic standing and financial need.

If you wish your donation to go towards the Academic Financial Support Fund, please send an email to info@qyrang.ca after making a donation above to direct your donation to this fund.

Planned Giving

As mentioned, the Regiment can trace its lineage back to 1756 and the French and Indian War. Certainly the Regiment existed long before any of us and will, with a bit of luck, endure long after we have answered the final muster. Almost certainly the need for Council to provide financial support to the Regiment and the extended Regimental Family will continue indefinitely. If you are so inclined you may consider leaving a bequest to Council so that your memory will continue alongside the Regiment.

If you decide to create a new will with a bequest for Council or you wish to amend an existing will with a codicil, please use the following wording where specific bequests are listed in the will or codicil:

“I give The Queen’s York Rangers Regimental Council, (charitable registration 886980598 RR 0001), located c/o Chief Clerk, The Queen's York Rangers, 660 Fleet Street, Toronto, ON  M5V 1A9 the sum of _________ dollars ($___) to be used in a manner that The Queen’s York Rangers Regimental Council deems appropriate. I declare that the receipt of the person professing to be the Treasurer of the recipient or other proper person to receive such sum shall be a sufficient discharge to my Trustees.”

If you wish to advise the Council of your plans or if you have any questions, you may email us at info@qyrang.ca .