Each year during the holidays, there are thousands of families in Durham Region who are unable to have a traditional holiday celebration because they cannot afford food for their children – let alone presents to wrap or stockings to stuff. It is for this reason that the Foundation funds the Holiday Hope Program every year.

Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors, supporters and volunteers, over 700 families in Durham Region were able to experience the wonder and excitement of the Holiday Season – making this by far our most successful program to-date. This includes close to 2,000 children, youth and caregivers.

Thank you to everyone who supported the 2010 Holiday Hope Program. You really did make a positive impact that will never be forgotten.

If you are interested in finding out more about the program, including how to get involved, please call the Foundation office at 905-433-1551 ext. 2379.

“Thank you very much for all your help with my kids and my family.   You have been so awesome and so generous with us.  We thought of our special donor on Christmas day and without your generosity my girls would not have had the best Christmas ever.  They were so excited when they woke up and saw all the gifts.  My girls were so happy.  Thank you!”

Joanna, 2010 Holiday Hope Program Recipient

“I just want to thank you so very much for all you have done for me and my children, to let you know how much my family appreciated the kindness in supporting my family this holiday season.  It was our best Christmas ever.”

                                    Janice, 2010 Holiday Hope Program