In Memory of John Chipperfield
We invite you to honour the life and legacy of John Chipperfield through a donation made in his memory.
John was a dedicated volunteer, mentor, and friend whose generosity and commitment to helping others left a lasting impact on our organization and the families we serve. For more than 15 years, he volunteered tirelessly with Holiday Helpers, sharing his expertise, leadership, and unwavering support.
Drawing on his extensive logistics experience, John played a pivotal role in the growth of Holiday Helpers. He helped transform what began as a small charity operating out of a church basement into a large-scale organization with multiple warehouses, a sophisticated logistics network, and the capacity to support hundreds of families each year.
Behind the scenes, John's knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to roll up his sleeves helped make the impossible possible. John's legacy lives on in the systems he helped build, the volunteers he inspired, and the countless families whose holidays were made brighter because of his efforts.
Your donation will help provide groceries, warm clothing, and holiday gifts to families who are struggling this Christmas season. Each contribution in John’s memory brings comfort and connection to a family that might otherwise go without.
When you make a monetary donation:
- Your donation helps purchase a tree, decorations, a grocery gift card, and other essentials to complete a family's holiday experience.
- Your donation is 100% tax-deductible
- When you donate to Holiday Helpers, rest assured that your dollars are working hard to help families living in low-income situations in your community
- 92% of every dollar goes directly to help families in need
- There is no deadline for monetary donations, and they are accepted all year round
Every family receives:
- A pre-lit artificial Christmas tree with all the trimmings, including decorations and a tree topper
- A minimum $150 grocery gift card to a local grocery store to buy a warm meal
- A customized Christmas package of presents from their individualized wish list. The items provided help provide poverty relief and include a winter coat and hat and mitts for each family member, household items for the caregiver and toys for the children
Make a monetary donation towards a family's Christmas. We have an option for every budget.
Please note that we use a platform called Zeffy to process our donations. Zeffy covers all the credit card processing fees, however there is an option on the form to include the donation processing fee within your donation. This is 100% optional. The donation processing fee does NOT go to Holiday Helpers, but to Zeffy.
Mailing a cheque more your style?
Cheques can be made payable to: Holiday Helpers Canada
Mailing address:
5407 Eglinton Ave, West, Suite 201
Etobicoke, M9C 5K6
