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Every year, we ask the families in our Christmas program to send us a letter after Christmas telling us about their experience. Here are just a few...

2024 Family Letters

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2022 Family Letters

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2019 Family Letters

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As Paula sings Feliz Navidad, it’s hard not to smi As Paula sings Feliz Navidad, it’s hard not to smile. But behind this joyful moment is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and a mother who crossed continents to give her daughter a brighter future. After receiving their Holiday Helpers gifts, Maria shared this letter with us. “My daughter and I are from Espírito Santo, Brazil. We came to Canada with only two suitcases and a big dream: to give Paula the opportunity to learn the local language and build a better future. Our journey here has been challenging. The climate is very different, and not speaking English made everything even harder. Receiving your gifts filled my heart with joy and emotion. Every gift was far more than a material gesture. It was a beautiful expression of care, kindness, and compassion that deeply touched our hearts. Paula loved all the gifts and especially adored the Moana doll. The clothes looked beautiful on her. I was also so happy with everything I received. Most of the items we have at home were donated and previously used. You gave us new items, all beautiful and chosen with such care, and that meant so much to us. With the gift cards, we were able to buy shoes for both Paula and me, something we truly needed. God has placed true angels in our lives, and you were one of those angels. We are deeply grateful for all the love and care shown in every thoughtful choice you made. Thanks to you, our Christmas was truly wonderful.” You can make Christmas just as magical and life-changing for families like Maria and Paula’s ❤️🎄 Sign up to sponsor a family today through the link in our bio! #holidayhelpers #holidayhelperscanada #christmas #christmascharity #christmasgiving
These banners represent more than a logo. They rep These banners represent more than a logo. They represent companies that chose to stand with Holiday Helpers through our corporate sponsorship program, helping make the season possible. ❤️ We’re incredibly grateful to our Community Friends, Joy Sponsors, Hope Sponsors, Magic Makers, and Presenting Partner for their unwavering support. From sponsoring families and hosting gift drives to volunteering in our warehouses and supporting our mission in countless ways, your generosity brought hope and holiday magic to families across our communities. Thank you for standing with Holiday Helpers and for helping us make Christmas brighter for so many families. ✨🎄 #holidayhelpers #holidayhelperscanada #christmas #christmascharity #corporategiving
Some thank-you letters stay with us forever! ❤️ T Some thank-you letters stay with us forever! ❤️ This one came from Emily, a single mom of four, after her family was sponsored through Holiday Helpers. “I don’t think I will ever find the right words to fully express what you gave us this Christmas. But I want to try. When the couple arrived to drop off the gifts and I saw the boxes, I was completely shocked. I held it together until they left, and then I cried like a baby, out of deep gratitude. It was one of those moments where kindness hits you so hard it takes your breath away.” On Christmas morning, her children woke up to gifts chosen just for them, but what surprised Emily most was that someone had thought of her, too. “As a mom, it’s so easy to pour everything into your children and forget yourself, so to be remembered in that way meant more than I can say. It felt so comforting and validating to receive something thoughtful just for me. You didn’t just give gifts, you gave us a feeling of warmth, safety, and being seen.” To every sponsor, donor, volunteer, and supporter, thank you. Because of you, families experience more than a joyful Christmas morning. They feel cared for, remembered, and reminded that their community is behind them. ❤️ Thank you for making moments like this possible. #holidayhelpers #holidayhelperscanada #christmas #christmasgiving #christmascharity
Happy Canada Day from Holiday Helpers! ❤️🍁 Today, Happy Canada Day from Holiday Helpers! ❤️🍁 Today, we’re celebrating the country we’re proud to call home and the communities we’re honoured to serve. As a Canadian organization, our mission has always been to support families across the GTA by helping make the holiday season brighter. Every year, we’re privileged to welcome families from all walks of life, including many newcomers to Canada who are building new beginnings in our communities. Canada is strongest when we support one another. Thank you to our volunteers, donors, sponsors, and supporters for helping us create a place where every family feels seen, welcomed, and cared for. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 #canadaday #holidayhelpers #holidayhelperscanada #christmas #christmasgiving
We hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day this We hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day this past weekend! 💙 Today, we’re celebrating all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, father figures, and caregivers who show up for their families every day with love, support, and dedication. At Holiday Helpers, we see firsthand the impact that caring parents and guardians have on the children and families we serve. Thank you for everything you do, today and every day. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Holiday Helpers! ✨ #holidayhelpers #holidayhelperscanada #christmas #christmasgiving #christmascharity
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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.

The customized gift packages bring families joy, encouragement, and provide necessary poverty relief.

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