HOLIDAY DREAMS

Thank you for being our Partner in CARING and filling hearts with hope!

Please be sure to coordinate your donation with us to ensure that your kind efforts align with the needs of the families and youth we serve. Please contact:
Lisa Janssen, CAFH/Halton CAS Partnership & Program Development
Ljanssen@haltoncas.ca,
Ph: 905-333-4441 ext. 0724

Together, we can warm hearts for the Holidays

The CAFH Staff and Volunteers are proud to lead the annual Holiday Dreams Community Giving Program each year and are excited to connect with YOU, our Partners in CARING and provide the opportunity to create warm, lifelong memories for those in need . . . a true gift.

With your help, we brighten the holiday season by delivering necessities and gifts to those who have been referred to the Holiday Dreams Program through their Halton CAS support worker. Overwhelming and significant challenges such as ill health, domestic violence, poverty, youth homelessness, unemployment or caring for a child who has serious physical, emotional or developmental difficulties are just some of the reasons for referrals.

We'll Support YOU, while You Support Children, Youth and Families in Halton!
Our Staff and Volunteers are ready to support you in your efforts. We have helpful hints and ideas to help you plan for ‘giving and caring’ this holiday season with colleagues, family and friends.

Financial donations and gift cards can provide for immediate and dire needs and are the most impactful way to provide support. Please consider one of these options.

Financial Gifts

During the holiday season, financial donations support families and youth living independently. Here are examples of what your donation can provide:

$25 = stuffed holiday stocking or holiday treats
$50 = age appropriate gift for a child or youth
$75 = toiletries (includes face cloth and towel)
$100 = warm clothing (winter coats, boots, hat)
$150 = Comfort Kit--items for children, teens and young adults who may be separated from their families, providing immediate needs and comfort during difficult transitions
$200 = holiday meals for a small family
$400 = holiday meals large family
$500 = Life Start Kit--items for youth transitioning from foster care to independent living containing items needed to set up their new home

Gift Card Donations

Gift Cards help families and youth feel empowered and provide the experience of selecting their own special items. Here are some gift card recommendations (*most popular)

We suggest values of $25 to $50 for:

*Walmart
Grocery stores
*Pre-paid Visa and MasterCard
*Amazon
Shoppers Drug Mart
Clore or Sally Beauty Supply
Best Buy

Become a Monthly Partner in Caring

Please consider becoming a monthly donor. Monthly donors create a living legacy by making a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children and youth. Support vital programs that offer hope, inspiration and opportunity. You can change lives for the better and the benefit is immeasurable!

You may give through Canada Helps (charitable receipts are issued by Canada Helps). Please contact Tina Blatchford if you have questions about other forms of financial donations.