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.
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 Rescue Mission distributed more than 1,200 free Christmas meals across Nova Scotia on December 23, 2025, bringing holiday cheer to communities in need.
Jenai Baker, a non-binary hairstylist in Halifax, is making gender-affirming haircuts more accessible through free and pay-what-you-can services at Haus of Hue salon. Learn about this impactful community initiative.
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation launches a special 50/50 raffle to raise crucial funds for food banks across Alberta during the holiday season. Learn how you can participate and help.
Windsor's first SantaCon pub crawl filled Ford City with festive spirit on Dec. 20, 2025, raising thousands for Drouillard Place. Discover how the community gave back.
Former CTV Atlantic host Starr Cunningham's holiday cookie sale has generated nearly $27,000 for Nova Scotia mental health initiatives. Discover how a sweet idea is making a real difference.
The Barrie Cares Campus of Care is making significant progress in addressing local homelessness, now offering over 70 beds. See how this community initiative is providing critical support and shelter.
The National Buddy Check program fosters camaraderie and support among veterans, bringing together dozens at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 261 in Tecumseh. Discover how this initiative is making a difference.
The Women's Centre of Halton's Light the Path campaign has raised over $30,000 to provide free counselling for survivors of invisible violence, driven by local women-led businesses.
Volunteer Pamela Nand shares her experience as an 'elf' at the Salvation Army's Christmas toy shop in Vancouver, helping parents select gifts through The Province's Empty Stocking Fund.
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.
A vital Calgary homeless outreach team is facing eviction and urgently needs a new headquarters to continue its life-saving work in extreme winter conditions. Learn about their critical mission.
Legal documents reveal a behind-the-scenes legal war between leaders of two Greater Sudbury non-profits dedicated to helping the vulnerable. Get the full story on the internal conflict.
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.
The Salvation Army in Winnipeg has just two days to raise $127,000 to meet its Christmas kettle campaign goal. The charity is calling for a community miracle to support vital programs.
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.
Matthew House in Windsor's west end could close its doors if monetary donations do not pick up soon. The shelter is issuing an urgent plea for community support to continue its vital work.
Patty Warden, an Ottawa multi-millionaire who won Lotto Max in 2024, handed out hundreds of grocery gift cards at a Foodland in Greely on Dec. 22, 2025, helping families enjoy Christmas dinner.
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.
Ottawa shelters like the Ottawa Mission are at full capacity, forcing dozens to sleep in lobbies. Urgent need for winter clothing and donations continues post-holidays.
As temperatures plummet, Journey Church in Calgary provides a warm refuge and a festive meal for the city's homeless population, offering a moment of connection during the holidays.
The Salvation Army in Sydney, N.S., reports a critical shortage of winter clothing as demand surges. Community donations are urgently needed to help families stay warm this season.
A look back at the uplifting community stories, acts of kindness, and local triumphs that defined Calgary and Alberta in 2025. Discover the resilience and spirit of our city.
Purolator donates a retired delivery vehicle to Edmonton's Food Bank, bolstering logistics for holiday food drives. The gift aids community support during the winter season.
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.
The LaSalle, Ont. community organized a heartwarming hot chocolate fundraiser on Dec. 21, 2025, to support 11-year-old Abigaille D’Alimonte and her family during her cancer battle. Read about this inspiring local act of kindness.
The Bracebridge Library's community initiative saw patrons purchase hundreds of holiday gifts for local seniors in 2025. Discover how this heartwarming program brought joy beyond books.
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.