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.
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.
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
Dozens of Christmas turkey dinners were distributed to clients in Regina on Monday, December 22, 2025, thanks to a partnership with Interpro Pipe + Steel. Read about this community act of kindness.
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.
Frank Campanile transforms into 'Santa Frank' each year, leading a massive gift-giving operation for thousands of children connected to Batshaw Youth and Family Centres. Discover the heartwarming story.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association in Barrie collected food and made a cash donation to the Barrie Food Bank, with Mayor Alex Nuttall praising the community effort. Discover how neighbours are helping each other this Christmas.
The Calgary Firefighters Toy Association's 58th annual Children's Christmas Party supported over 1,600 families, distributing up to 5,000 gifts. Read how this decades-old tradition continues to spread holiday cheer.
A London Muslim youth group's 'Holiday Dinner on Wheels' delivered meals to 120 vulnerable residents, embodying the spirit of giving back. Learn how this initiative fosters community.
Over 100 volunteers, many veterans themselves, delivered personalized holiday hampers to hundreds of Calgary veterans and their families, embodying a continued spirit of service.
A Charlottetown home is aglow with over 38,000 Christmas lights, creating a dazzling display to raise money for cancer support initiatives. See the story of holiday cheer turned into community aid.
The Windsor community receives Christmas hampers filled with holiday essentials. See how local efforts are spreading cheer this festive season.
The federal government has announced a $1.5 million investment in Surrey's Youth Breaking Barriers Gang Prevention Society to expand its critical work steering youth away from gang life through mentorship and outreach. Learn how this funding will impact t
A Prince Edward Island family continues their annual Christmas stocking drive for people experiencing homelessness, now distributing 50 gifts despite increasing expenses. Read about their inspiring commitment.
The Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign in Kitchener is experiencing a significant donation shortfall, prompting an urgent call for community support to ensure children receive gifts this holiday season.
Charities across Simcoe County are in the home stretch, finalizing plans to meet surging holiday demand. Discover how local organizations are preparing for the season of giving.
Seven Lethbridge organizations make a final push for the Christmas Hope campaign, aiming to meet their community fundraising goal. Learn how you can help.
Windsor's first responders and Heart to Home Meals partner to deliver holiday cheer and nutritious meals to vulnerable community members this December. Learn how the initiative works.
As youth transition out of mental health services, experts emphasize the critical need for ongoing support to prevent setbacks and ensure long-term well-being. Learn about the gaps in the system.
The Barrie & District Christmas Cheer campaign is in its final stretch. Organizers issue an urgent call for donations to meet the community's needs this holiday season. Learn how you can help.
The Salvation Army's annual Christmas toy program in Edmonton is set to distribute 4,000 gifts to local families in need this holiday season, bringing early joy to the community.
Youth Haven Canada has revealed its new emergency shelter on Wellington St. East in Barrie, providing critical support for at-risk youth. Get the details on this vital community resource.
Windsor's Downtown Mission prepares a holiday meal for the community as leadership confirms its Ouellette Avenue location is not permanent. Join the gathering for support and connection.
Young Canadians are finding it increasingly difficult to secure early career experience in a saturated labour market. Learn about the challenges and what it means for the future.
The Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance Program continues in London, Ontario, providing essential support to families in need during the holiday season. Learn about the community effort.
The Saint John Police Force's annual Holiday in a Box initiative is in its final push to deliver festive meals to local families in need this December. Discover how the community can help.
An Edmonton support group helps parents navigate the holidays after losing a child. Gibson Glavin shares memories of his sons Brendan and Andrew, finding strength in community.
A free psychotherapy initiative for New Brunswick youth has provided crucial support to more than 450 teenagers, offering a vital mental health lifeline. Discover the program's impact.
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
The Barrie and District Christmas Cheer campaign is ensuring families across the region experience holiday joy. Discover how this initiative brings the community together.