Make a difference in your community with our KX Secret Santa List!
You'll discover the organizations that best serve those in need this holiday season, and how your participation can make the biggest impact. See the list below on how you can make a difference and be a KX Secret Santa for your community!
Durham Regional Police Food & Toy Drive
The DRPS Food Toy Drive is underway! This year’s most needed items are food, teen items (gift cards, hair and makeup products, older games and crafts, sports equipment, etc.), and infant items (sleepers, infant toys, diapers).Donations will be accepted until December 21st.
https://www.drps.ca/community-safety-and-support/community-connections/food-and-toy-drive/
Feed the Need Durham
Give the gift of nutritious food this Holiday season. Plus, until December 15th, FTND is hosting a Holiday 50/50 Raffle with 100% of funds raised support Feed the Need in Durham.
https://trellis.org/ftnd-holiday-5050-raffle
Heart & Stroke
This holiday season, there's no better way to spread joy than by giving the gift of life. Donate today and be the reason someone has the gift of tomorrow.
https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Simcoe Hall Settlement House
From dropping off a new toy or non-perishable donation for their food bank, please consider helping Simcoe Hall Settlement House and their incredible work in the community, providing wellness opportunities to children, individuals and families who experience financial and social challenges.
https://simcoehall.com/get-involved/holiday-food-drive/
Be the Light This Season - Durham Children’s Aid Foundation
Bring joy to children and families in need by choosing one of three ways that feels right for you, knowing each gift can help make the season brighter. You can donate directly, shop-for-children-and-youth, wrap gifts or explore Corporate Sponsorship. Find out even more at:
https://durhamcas.ca/foundation/
Lakeridge Health Foundation
Live here? Give here. Every day, more than 1, 600 people visit Lakeridge Health. Your friends, family, and loved ones all depend on the critical health services offered here, close to home.
https://lakeridgehealthfoundation.akaraisin.com/ui/givenow/donations/start
Scarborough Health Network Foundation – Love, Scarborough
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Foundation is raising funds to help close the healthcare gap. Scarborough accounts for 25% of Toronto’s population yet receives less than 1% of the hospital donations.
SickKids
Help bring the magic of the season to the many patients and families at the hospital. SickKids accepts several forms of donations, from monetary support to toys to entertainment. https://www.sickkids.ca/en/support-sickkids/donate/
Heart Place - Cancer Support Centre
If your family has been touched by cancer, consider making a donation to Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre. This incredible centre offers individual counselling, emotional support groups, wellness programs, caregiver and grief support, as well as children’s programming, including support for children diagnosed with cancer.
https://hearthplace.org/donate/
Canadian Blood Services
Give the gift that truly keeps giving.
Ronald McDonald House
You can help shorten the distance to the hospital for families with sick children.
https://www.rmhccanada.ca/donate
Write to the Troops
Show our Canadian Armed Forces members that you appreciate their service and support them by sending a message!
Write to the Troops - Canada.ca
Ontario SPCA & Humane Society
Paws and Give! It’s easy – shop, check out, help animals in need!
Holiday Helpers
Sponsor a family in Durham Region. Help reach the goal of supporting 75 Durham families.
https://holidayhelpers.org/sponsor-a-durham-family/
MusiCounts
A one-time donation helps MusiCounts provide new musical instruments, equipment, and resources to in-need schools nationwide. Your contribution will support diverse and inclusive music programs across the country. https://musicounts.ca/en/take-action/ways-of-giving/one-time-donation/
The Shoebox Project for Women
The Shoebox Project for Women collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to women impacted by homelessness in communities across Canada.
The Shoebox Project for Women | Charity Profile | Donate Online | Canadahelps
Kidney Clothes
This holiday season, you can make a powerful difference in the lives of those affected by kidney disease. By donating gently used clothing to Kidney Clothes, you’re helping fund vital programs that support Canadians living with kidney disease.
https://kidneyclothes.ca/
Canadian Liver Foundation
This holiday season, give the gift of better health and brighter futures. Donate to the Canadian Liver Foundation today and help create a future free from liver disease.
https://www.liver.ca/
Salvation Army
From their iconic red Christmas Kettles to the provision of food hampers, toys, and more for struggling families, The Salvation Army is renowned for bringing joy to anyone who needs our help at Christmas time. Here’s how you can get involved…
https://salvationarmy.ca/get-involved/donate/
Make a Wish Canada
Believe in the magic of a wish—and make this holiday season truly special for a child.
https://makeawish.ca/
Habitat for Humanity
Donate today and make your gift go 2x farther—help Habitat for Humanity create homes and change lives this holiday season.
https://habitat.ca/en
Town of Ajax Mayor and Council Toy & Food Drive
Donate non-perishable food and toys to the annual Ajax Mayor and Council Drive until December 10th. All donations will help support local Ajax charities and families in need during the holidays. Find drop off locations and hours here.
Toys for Tots
Donate your time, gifts, or cash so economically disadvantaged children wake up to presents on Christmas. Donate:
https://www.toysfortotscanada.com/donation.html
Santa to a senior
Buy a gift for a senior. Visit your local gift tree and pick an ornament to fulfill a senior’s specific gift or donate a gift of your choice online.
https://www.homeinstead.ca/
Clarington Animal Services
Give a monetary donation to help support animals at the shelter or check out the shelter's wishlist.
https://www.clarington.net/en/your-community/Animal-Services.aspx
YMCA
Make an impact in your community by donating to your local YMCA.