Why Just Socks?
This post was written by Terry Smith, President, Just Socks Foundation, as part of our ongoing charity spotlight series. Our family had never really thought … Read more
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Communities coming together for women in need? If the Shoebox Fits!
Posted onCharity Spotlight: This post was provided by Lesley Hendry, Communications & Marketing Coordinator at The Shoebox Project, as part of our ongoing charity spotlight series. … Read more
De-bunking Myths and Misconceptions: A Human Approach to Homelessness
Posted onAt Raising the Roof, we feel strongly that homelessness does not define an individual. Before anything else, that person is a human being. A human … Read more
How can I help people experiencing homelessness during winter?
As we get deeper into winter, you might be wondering what you can do to help people experiencing homelessness in your community. Here are five … Read more
Bringing People Together Over Breakfast
Michael has been running the Saturday Breakfast Program at St. Stephen-in-the-Fields for years. As the Canadian weather turns colder, the need for a warm place … Read more
Even in Hard Times, There is Always Something to Celebrate at First United
Posted onCharity Spotlight: This post was provided by Heather Forbes of First United Church Community Ministry Society as part of our ongoing charity spotlight series. First United … Read more
Ending the Vicious Circle of Homelessness, Mental Health and Addiction
Charity Spotlight: This post was provided by Karen Crowther, Executive Director of the Calgary Keys to Recovery Society, as part of our ongoing charity spotlight … Read more
The Truth About Youth Homelessness (It’s Not What You’d Expect)
Charity Spotlight: This post was provided by Cara Sinclair, Founder & Director of H.E.L.P. For Street Youth of Canada Society, as part of our ongoing charity … Read more
Broken but Not Alone: The Healing Power of Community
I don’t know a single person who isn’t broken in some way. While some of us are able to hide that brokenness, others wear it … Read more
#SaveRedDoor
Here at CanadaHelps, we pride ourselves on being an advocate and voice for small and medium sized charities all across Canada. Recently, we learned that … Read more