Archive for September 2026
Building a New Life in Canada, Sofia and Joseph Give Their Children a Christmas to Remember
For Sofia and her husband, Joseph, starting a new life in Canada has meant working hard to build a future for their family. As newcomers, the couple is attending school to improve their English and create more opportunities for themselves and their two young children, Maya, 6, and Joe, 1. Joseph currently works in construction,…
Read MoreBringing Hope to Newcomer Families with Catholic Crosscultural Services
Helping Newcomers Feel at Home For more than 65 years, Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) has supported immigrants, refugees and newcomers as they build new lives in Canada. The community-based organization helps individuals and families settle, build connections, access essential services and feel at home in their communities. CCS serves newcomer families across the Greater Toronto…
Read MoreBringing Holiday Magic to a Family’s Twins’ First Christmas
“Your generosity reminded us that compassion and humanity still shine brightly, even in hard times.” For one young family who immigrated to Canada from Kerala, Holiday Helpers brought a meaningful reminder that they were not alone during the Christmas season. Since arriving in Canada, Meera and Arun have faced the challenges of finding affordable housing,…
Read MoreThe Most Beautiful Gift: A Family’s First Tree in Years
“Knowing that someone took the time to prepare something for us was the most wonderful thing that has happened to us” When Elena and Daniel came to Canada from Mexico, they were building a new life far from the family and familiar traditions they had known back home. Now raising their young daughter, Lucia, they…
Read MoreHow Christmas Magic Found Emma and Her Family
For Emma and her family, the 2025 holiday season became a Christmas they will never forget. Emma is a devoted single mom raising four children. With an infant at home and no access to childcare, she is unable to work right now. She also works closely with her children’s school staff to support their different…
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