New Pumas and MAC lip glosses are thrilling for a while, but sharing your good fortune during the holidays, with people who really need it, can give you the kind of satisfaction that lasts forever. If you’ve got a little time or a few dollars to spare, consider a charity that means something to you. Love animals? The Humane Society would appreciate your help. Want to meet the people you’re helping face to face?
Volunteer your time at the Daily Bread Food Bank.
You could run a school fundraiser or organize a yard sale to collect donations for the WWF. Or donate in someone else’s name as a gift.
There are thousands of deserving charities in Toronto, across Canada and around the world who’d love your help. Here’s just a few:
War Child Canada: Works to protect children’s rights, especially in areas affected by war.
www.warchild.ca Habitat for Humanity: Builds affordable housing to help break the cycle of poverty.
www.habitat.ca Daily Bread Food Bank: Dedicated to eliminating hunger in and around Toronto.
www.dailybread.ca Free the Children: The youth movement defends and raises awareness about children’s rights, worldwide.
www.freethechildren.com AIDS Committee of Toronto: Dedicated to supporting those living with HIV/AIDS.
www.actoronto.org Sick Kids Hospital Foundation: Committed to providing the best possible medical care for sick children from around the world.
www.sickkidsfoundation.com CHUMCity Christmas Wish: Collects holiday toys and gifts for families who couldn’t otherwise afford them.
www.thewish.ca Kids’ Help Phone: Provides 24-hour anonymous counseling to kids and teens in need of assistance.
www.kidshelpphone.ca World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Works to protect our environment and the world’s wildlife.
www.wwf.ca Toronto Humane Society: Dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals.
www.torontohumanesociety.com