Holiday Hope 2025

Empowering families through choice, equity, and community this holiday season.

A Season of Dignity and Joy

For more than 50 years, Holiday Hope has brought light and comfort to children, youth, and families across Durham Region. Thanks to our community’s generosity, thousands of children have experienced the magic of the season, knowing they are seen and celebrated.

This year, Holiday Hope is evolving into a Pop-Up Shop, a festive space where families can choose the gifts that are right for their children. At its heart, nothing has changed. Holiday Hope remains about dignity, joy, and community. What’s new is how your generosity is experienced through choice, equity, and empowerment.

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Honouring the Tradition, Growing the Impact

For decades, donors have shopped, wrapped, and given with extraordinary care. Those hampers and drives brought joy and comfort to countless families, and we honour that tradition. But we also listened. Some children received more than others, and parents and caregivers longed for the dignity of choosing what fit their children best, just as we all do.

The Holiday Hope Pop-Up Shop answers that call. Families step into a welcoming, festive space where they select gifts that reflect their children’s unique needs, interests, and personalities. Children feel the joy of the season while parents and caregivers experience the dignity of choice.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Holiday Hope is made possible because of generous partners in our community. Corporate sponsorship ensures dignity and joy for more than 800 children and youth while giving your team the chance to get involved through shopping, volunteering, and fundraising. Your support provides more than gifts — it creates dignity, choice, and hope for families who need it most, helping every child feel seen and celebrated.

If your company or team would like to sponsor, volunteer, or collaborate with us this season, contact Leslie McLean to explore partnership opportunities.

Download Sponsorship Package (PDF)

Get Involved

Donor Sign-Up: Choose how you want to participate — shop from wish lists, give gift cards, or make a sponsorship gift. Add your name to the Insider Sign-Up Form here. We’ll reach out and make sure you’re first in line when Holiday Hope officially launches after Thanksgiving.

Volunteer Sign-Up: Become a Holiday Hope volunteer. Apply online here.