For more than 35 years the christmas hamper project has supplied thousands of ottawa families and individuals with boxes of food toiletries and small gifts to help make their christmas season a little brighter.
Christmas donations for families in need ottawa.
A list of ottawa charities needing extra assistance during the christmas season.
Help us assist families in need this christmas.
Every year the ottawa sun lists charities that could use a little extra help at christmas.
The christmas hamper project is in full swing again this year with a goal of reaching 184 families and individuals in the ottawa community.
Christmas assistance from food hampers to helping put toys and clothes under the tree the salvation army is providing practical assistance to those in need this christmas.
Donate now because of covid 19 the need is greater.
This holiday season the salvation army expects to see a greater need for our services more than any in recent history.
Families and individuals may register for holiday assistance by completing an application process which usually starts during october or november at their local salvation.
For example if you drop off a letter to santa at any macy s location the store will donate 1 per letter to make a wish.
With fewer red kettles to aid those in need your gift of 25 month helps rescue christmas for the most vulnerable.
If you know of a charity that could use a donation at this time of year e mail ottsun city sunmedia ca.
Big brothers big sisters of ottawa serves 800 1000 children annually many single parent families that can use some extra help over the holidays.
252 or collect 84lbs of food fill a fridge single person.
The make a wish foundation partners with many companies that offer special promotions during the holidays.
The customized gift packages bring families joy encouragement and provide necessary poverty relief.
Sponsors are asked to shop for the items on the list below see faqs as well as deliver the hamper to the family s home.
Hi i lost my job of 10 years while i was on medical leave i have no income and need help with making christmas for my family i have a 22f 21f 21m 20f 16m my grandson are 3 and 2 i will be 37 on tuesday i live in chicago are there any organization that are still helping needy families for christmas.
Cash donations to help with gift vouchers and toys for the christmas exchange.
Holiday helpers canada is a registered charity whose mission is to provide a one time christmas package to low income families with young children who are trying to improve their situation.