Make the season brighter.
The holiday season is a time for warmth, generosity, and community. Your support can make all the difference for families experiencing hardship. Across the charitable sector, organizations are working tirelessly to bring comfort, dignity, and joy to those who need it most.
Below, you’ll find a range of seasonal initiatives that offer meaningful ways to give back.
Give the gift of stability and care. Adopt-a-Family initiatives match donors with families in need, providing personalized support such as groceries, clothing, household essentials, and gifts for children. It’s a direct way to make a lasting impact.
No one should have to worry about putting a festive meal on the table. Support food hamper initiatives or holiday dinner programs that provide groceries, fresh produce, and essentials to households facing food insecurity. A single donation can warm an entire home.
Celebrate the season by supporting local holiday fundraising events and campaigns. These initiatives bring communities together to spread joy and provide essential resources for those in need. Explore opportunities to give, attend, or share these efforts to make a meaningful impact this holiday season.
- Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society – Holiday Market
- Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation – Give the Gift of Saving Wildlife
- Calgary Meals on Wheels
- Calgary Wildlife – Holiday Giving Campaign
- CUPS – Wreath Campaign
- Mustard Seed – Holiday Dinner Giving
- Portail de l’Immigrant Association – Christmas for Every Child
- Trellis – Winter Breather
Help ensure every child wakes up to a moment of magic. Toy drives collect new, unwrapped gifts for children and youth of all ages. Your contribution brings joy, belonging, and holiday excitement to families who may otherwise go without.
Warmth is a basic need. Coat, mitten, and winter-boot drives help community members stay safe through the cold months. Donating new or gently used items makes an immediate, practical difference.