Post-Holiday Surge at Edmonton Child Crisis Centre
Edmonton's Kids Kottage crisis prevention centre reports a heartbreaking increase in admissions after the holidays, highlighting urgent community needs. Learn about the challenges and support.
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Senators Foundation gives $1M to children's hospice
The Ottawa Senators Community Foundation donates $1 million to Roger Neilson Children's Hospice for vital kitchen upgrades, enhancing care for families. Learn more about this impactful community gift.
Street Help Gets Big Donation in Windsor
Windsor's Street Help homeless centre receives crucial donations from the Windsor Sports and Culture Centre and the Windsor Sikh Community. Learn how this support impacts the local community.
Muslim group donates 1,000 lbs of food in Orillia
A Muslim organization has donated 1,000 pounds of food to The Sharing Place Food Centre in Orillia, Ontario, providing crucial support to community members facing food insecurity.
Edmonton family builds rainbow ice cabin for charity
Tyler Gamblin and his family built a colourful ice cabin in their yard. He will sleep in it for five days to raise $10,000 for Free Play for Kids, a charity providing sports programs for children.
Avoid the Poorhouse: How to Say No to Family Loans
Learn why constantly lending money to family can jeopardize your financial stability and discover compassionate strategies to set boundaries without damaging relationships.
Barrie marriage license fees now support local charities
Barrie introduces a new program allowing couples to donate a portion of their marriage license fee to local charities. Learn how your 'I do' can help the community.
Rainbow Ice Cabin Raises Funds for Edmonton Kids' Charity
An Edmonton family's colourful ice cabin is raising money for children's programming. Discover how this frozen fundraiser is making a warm difference in the community.
Christmas Hope aids 8,800 in Lethbridge community
The Christmas Hope partnership in Lethbridge provided essential holiday support to 8,800 less fortunate community members in 2025. Discover how this initiative made a difference.
Sudbury Businesses Support Vandalized Downtown Bakery
Downtown Sudbury merchants unite to help a new bakery recover from vandalism, showcasing strong community spirit. Read about the inspiring local response.
More Canadians seek help to flee abusive homes: charity
A Canadian charity reports a significant increase in people seeking help to escape domestic violence. Learn about the rising demand for support services and the ongoing crisis.
Sudbury Saves Syrian Refugee Bakery After Attacks
The Sudbury community has raised funds to support the Damascus Cafe and Bakery, a downtown business started by a Syrian refugee family, following repeated vandalism and thefts. Read about this inspiring story of local solidarity.
Halifax charity feeds hundreds on New Year's Eve
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission hosted its annual New Year's Eve dinner in Halifax, providing meals and community to hundreds. Discover the impact of this heartwarming tradition.
Céline Dion's Mother's Charity Closes After 20 Years
The Fondation Maman Dion, a Quebec charity founded by Thérèse Tanguay Dion to help underprivileged children, is closing its doors. Learn about its legacy and impact.
Barrie Food Bank Celebrates $1.6M Fundraising Success
The Barrie Food Bank celebrates a major holiday victory after exceeding its $1.6 million fundraising target. This community support ensures vital services continue into the new year.
Batshaw launches campaign for vulnerable Quebec youth
The Batshaw Youth and Family Centres Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign featuring Jasmine Brown to support at-risk young people in Quebec. Learn how you can help.
Therapist Counters Mel Robbins' Take on Family Estrangement
A family therapist shares her personal journey of cutting contact with her parents for five years, arguing it was essential for healing. She responds to Mel Robbins' NYT piece on family conflict.
Calgary Charities Serve Hundreds on Christmas Day
Charitable groups in Calgary, including the Drop-In Centre and Salvation Army, provided meals, warmth, and gifts to hundreds in need on Christmas Day 2025. Volunteers shared their motivation to make the day special for the city's most vulnerable.
Ottawa Mission serves holiday meals on Christmas Day
The Ottawa Mission provided a warm Christmas meal to those in need on December 25, 2025. Staff and volunteers ensured a festive spirit for all attendees in the nation's capital.
Calgary burger joint cooks 1K meals for Christmas Eve
Flipp'n Burgers in Kensington prepared 1,000 free meals for Calgarians in need on Christmas Eve 2025. Read about this heartwarming act of community support.
HDGH highlights round-the-clock mental health services for holidays
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor reminds residents that critical mental health and addiction services remain available 24/7 throughout the holiday period, a time of increased stress for many.
Sedins Lead Adopt-A-School Campaign for Vancouver Children
Henrik and Daniel Sedin are rallying support for Vancouver's Adopt-A-School campaign, seeking $35,000 to feed hungry children. Their foundation also donates $126,000 to northern B.C. schools. Join their cause.
Vancouver charity warns of gift card fraud after $500 loss
A Vancouver charity was defrauded of $500 in gift cards. Learn how the scam works and get expert tips to protect yourself and your donations this holiday season.
Edmonton youth shelter demand up 21%, offers holiday haven
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
Calgary estate donates nearly $900K to Hope Mission for Christmas
The estate of Calgary landscaper Henry Heuver gifts Hope Mission with nearly $900,000 just before Christmas, providing a massive boost to the charity's holiday services for those in need.
Souls Harbour Serves 1,200+ Christmas Dinners in N.S.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission distributed more than 1,200 free Christmas meals across Nova Scotia on December 23, 2025, bringing holiday cheer to communities in need.
Windsor Charity Delivers 1000th Bed to Child for Christmas
Windsor's Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter celebrates a major milestone, building and delivering its 1000th bed for a child in need just before Christmas. Read about this heartwarming local achievement.
MUHC Foundation Spreads Holiday Cheer to Families in Need
The MUHC Foundation is providing crucial support to Montreal families struggling financially this holiday season through donations and community initiatives. Discover how they're making a difference.
Sleighing Hunger concert raises record $123K for charity
The S'Aints' annual Sleighing Hunger charity concert in Windsor has raised a record-breaking $123,000 to combat local food insecurity. Discover how the community came together.
Ottawa's Holiday Bounce Fundraiser Returns to Mega Dome
The second annual Holiday Bounce event at Ottawa's Mega Dome is raising money for local charities while bringing festive joy to families. CTV's Camille Wilson reports on the community initiative.
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