Every child deserves to feel celebrated. Every caregiver deserves the joy of giving. Join us in creating meaningful holiday experiences for children, youth and families across Durham Region.
Our community fills the shelves. Families make the choices.
Dignity. Belonging. Joy.
Find Your Way to GiveGet Involved
Whether you shop, volunteer, give or bring your community together, there’s a place for you in Holiday Hope.
01 / Partner
Bring your team together. Make a difference that lasts.
From sponsorship and community recognition to employee engagement and meaningful team experiences, Holiday Hope offers opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Explore a partnership that combines team building, generosity and lasting community impact.
View Corporate Sponsorship Package (PDF)Planning something for your team? Connect with Helen to explore a customized experience.
02 / Shop
Make your giving personal. Make their holidays meaningful.
Choose an age group and shop for thoughtful gifts that will fill our Holiday Hope Family Shop.
From something cozy to wear and something fun to do, to a special gift they’ll love, your generosity helps caregivers choose gifts for their own children.
Shop individually, with family or with friends.
03 / Give Together
Bring your people together for something meaningful.
Rally your workplace, school, sports team, service club or friends to collect gifts, games, cozy clothing, gift cards or financial contributions.
We’ll provide our Holiday Hope Drive Toolkit, including collection guidelines, promotional materials and helpful resources to get you started.
04 / Volunteer
Give your time. Share the joy. Be part of something special.
Wrap gifts at Oshawa Centre or help sort donations and prepare our Holiday Hope Family Shop. Choose an opportunity and register for an available shift.
Already registered? Our volunteer locations are at Oshawa Centre. The map includes parking and directions.
View Volunteer Location Map (PDF)Have some flexibility in November or December? We also need help setting up spaces, organizing donations, breaking down boxes and making the Family Shop beautiful and welcoming.
Interested in flexible or group volunteering? We would be happy to explore opportunities for individuals, workplaces and community groups.
Contact Helen About Volunteering05 / Donate
Give hope for the holidays. Help make possibility last all year.
Your generosity supports the Foundation’s highest-priority needs, from Holiday Hope to year-round programs, services and the essential operations that make our work possible.
The Power of Choice
Choosing gifts for someone we love is one of the most joyful parts of the holidays. We believe every caregiver deserves that experience.
Through the Holiday Hope Family Shop, caregivers connected to Durham Children’s Aid Society can personally select gifts for their children in a welcoming, store-style environment, at no cost.
Our community fills the shelves. Families make the choices.
Beyond the Holidays
A child’s need for belonging, stability and opportunity doesn’t end in December.
Throughout the year, Durham Children’s Aid Foundation helps children and youth access bursaries, camps, tutoring, emergency assistance and essential support.
Financial gifts also support the programs and essential operations that make this work possible.
Mark Your Calendar
Oshawa Generals Holiday Hope Game
Wrap for Hope at Oshawa Centre
Gift Donation Drop-Off by appointment in Oshawa
Holiday Hope Family Shop opens
Shopping for gifts, hosting a donation drive or volunteering with us? Share your photos to help us celebrate the generosity and community spirit behind Holiday Hope.
Please share photos only with permission from those pictured. Do not include identifiable children, youth or families receiving support.
Sponsorships, Corporate Engagement & Volunteering
905-433-1551 ext. 2234
Individual Shopping, Group Giving & Gift Drives
jacqueline.vieira@durhamcaf.ca
905-433-1551 ext. 2781
Major Partnerships & Media Inquiries
julie.vanhartingsveldt@durhamcaf.ca
905-433-1551 ext. 2823
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