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THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE 2024 HOLIDAY SEASON -- INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE
An annual guide to holiday giving & receiving, for residents of Oakville
- GET HELP -
Emergency Food Sources
For a list of Oakville Food Banks and Meal Programs, visit How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals, Oakville
OMHS Pet Food Bank
- Provides dog and cat food through 12 food banks and 20 community programs throughout Oakville and Milton
- to find locations, visit omhs.ca/omhs-pet-food-bank
- food shelves at the Oakville Public Library ‘s Central, Clearview, and Glen Abbey branches are open to the public during branch hours
- GIVE HELP -
Halton Women's Place
There are special ways to support to the women and children that need Halton Women’s Place services the most:
Holiday Shelter Wishes Campaign
- your gift will directly impact the women and kids staying in shelter over the holidays
- give your gift by visiting the website
Holiday Hamper Gift Card Program
- contributions support families not just during the holidays, but all year long
- to participate, fill out the form on the website and you will be contacted to confirm your involvement
Home Suite Hope
There are several ways to get involved:
- Sponsor a Family
- Donate Household & Personal Hygiene Items
- Donate Gift Cards for Gas, Groceries or Walmart
Fare Share Food Bank
Monetary and food donations are appreciated
- visit the website for a list of most needed items
- 1240 Speers Rd, Unit 6, call ahead for hours
- food donation bins located at local grocery stores
- contact: 905-847-3988
Kerr Street Mission - Christmas Wonders and Beyond
Program rallies the community to ensure families in need are able to celebrate the holiday season, by providing gift cards for each member of the family, and toys & pyjamas for children.
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
Donations of food, gift cards (eg. Oakville Place Mall, Walmart, Canadian Tire, etc..), family Christmas food or gift hampers as well as monetary donations are gratefully appreciated
Safetynet Children and Youth Charities
Safetynet relies on community donations to provide free wrap-around services to financially disadvantaged families
2024 Holiday Elves & Beyond Gift Card Program
Sharing the holiday spirit with as many of their registered families as possible
- Family Sponsorship - The Gift of Shopping
- giving families the gift of shopping for their children, asking for gift card donations only (no toys or clothes)
- looking for $100 in Walmart gift cards per child, as well as a $100 grocery gift card for the family for holiday meal shopping
- sponsors should expect to spend between $300-$500
- Tax receipts are provided
- to sponsor a family, visit Sign up to Sponsor a Family
- Gift Card Donation - Any Amount
- Donation of grocery and gas gift cards in any denomination are welcome
- help to supplement family sponsorships and ensure that they can help as many families as possible
- no need to ‘sign up’, gift cards can be brought into the charity anytime and are always welcome
- Financial Donation - Any Amount
- Donation will be used to create Family Holiday Packages for any families who are not directly sponsored, as well as to support year round programming
- make a donation by Interac e-transfer, cheque or credit card
- safetynetservices.ca/monetary-donation
Also Accepting:
Clothing Drop off during open hours
- 166 South Service Rd E
- please bag all donations
- recyclable fabrics can be donated, including worn and torn clothing, bedding, and towels (please label those bags "recycling" to assist volunteers)
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS)
2025 OMHS Calendar
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society’s 2025 Calendar can be pre-ordered here
Holiday Matching Campaign
When you donate today, your gift will be matched up to $20,000 by the Walker Wood Foundation, for the 2024 Holiday Matching Campaign
Womens' Centre of Halton
Providing the opportunity to sponsor a family (small or large) for the holidays
- FUNDRAISING EVENTS -
GIVEOakville Charity Giving Guide (Nov 15-Dec 9)
The Oakville Community Foundation’s online community granting program for local charitable organizations seeking up to $25,000
- the Guide is open from Nov 15 until Dec 9, 2024
- to view the guide, visit theocf.org/giveoakville
- the Foundation covers all transaction fees, 100% of your donation goes directly to the charities of your choice
- tax receipts are also issued for all donations
United Way’s Holiday Helping Hand (until Dec 6)
Whether it’s crafting handmade decorations in support of a local agency, adopting a family in need, or donating to a gift drive, taking part in our Holiday Helping Hand program makes the days merry and bright!
- opportunities are listed on website
- registration deadline for adopt-a-family and gift drive is Dec 6
- all adopt-a-family and gift drive items must be dropped off to the Community Donation Warehouse in Burlington, on Dec 11 and 12, from 9 am to 6 pm
Halton Shoebox Holiday Drive (Nov 18-Dec 12)
To uplift and empower women who are experiencing or at-risk-of homelessness through in-kind support, education, and community participation
- volunteers distribute these gifts to local women’s shelters and community agencies serving women impacted by homelessness
- donate virtually or in-person
- How to Make a Shoebox
Oakville drop off locations:
- Flourish & Bask, 245 Lakeshore Rd East
- House Warmings, 550 Speers Rd
- Thrive Lounge (formerly Tan Temptations), 478 Dundas St West, Unit 16
- Amica Presentation Centre, Oakville Place, 2nd Floor
Other Ways You Can Support:
Oakville Professional Firefighters Association Holiday Toy Drive (Nov 23-Dec 18)
Firefighters collect toy donations for local agencies that distribute them to children in need
- this year, specific requests for teenager and infant appropriate gifts
- gift cards, diaper bags, winter clothing, newborn/infant clothing and shoes, art supplies, sports equipment, electronics, posters, calendars, journals, school supplies, backpacks, clothing (winter hats and gloves), jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics, blankets, shower/hygiene products, movie passes
- please ensure gifts are new and unwrapped
Toronto Rock Kick-off game (Nov 23)
- 7 pm @ Toronto Rock Athletic Centre
- come out to support the team and drop off a toy with Sparky and the firefighters
Oakville Blades Teddy Bear Toss (Dec 6)
- 7 pm @ 16 Mile Creek Sports Complex
- bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal to throw onto the ice when the Blades score their first goal
- additional stuffed toys will be available to purchase in the lobby to throw, with proceeds going to the toy drive
Holiday Lights By The Lake: Oakville PFFA Drive-Thru Toy Drive Event (Dec 13)
- 5 pm-9 pm @ Coronation Park
- Oakville residents are encouraged to bring a gift card, unwrapped toy, and/or non-perishable food donation item to Coronation Park to come see the holiday light display, Santa waving from his sleigh, Sparky the fire dog, and holiday performers! Details and maps
Drop Off (until Dec 18)
- Any Oakville Fire Station
- Town Hall
- Oakville Public Library branches: Central, Woodside, Glen Abbey, Iroquois Ridge
- Oakville Community Centers: Queen Elizabeth Park, River Oaks, Trafalgar Park, Oakville Trafalgar
- 16 Mile Sports Complex
- Venture X Oakville - 407 Iroquois Shore Road Unit 8
- Sotheby’s International Realty Canada - 125 Lakeshore Rd E
- Budd's Chevrolet Buick Cadillac GMC - 410 South service Road West
- Oakville Soccer Club - 1520 Pine Glen Road
- Delta Bingo - 483 Speers Road
- Mini Oakville / Budd's BMW Motorrad - 2486 South Service Road West
- F45 Training Joshua Creek - 1903 Iron Oak Way
e-Transfer (until Dec 18)
Miracle on Main Street (formerly Toys for Tots) (Until Dec 9)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation are proud to be partnering again for the annual Miracle on Main Street Toy Drive, to collect and distribute funds and toys to families in need throughout the Halton Region
- accepting toy donations (new and unwrapped), cash, and gift cards at all Halton Regional Police Service locations
- donations can also be made online through tigerjeetsinghfoundation.com/donate or by visiting one of the scheduled events detailed below
Cram-A-Cruiser (Sat Nov 23, 30 and Dec7)
Halton Miracle on Main Event (Sat Dec 7)
- 2 pm-7 pm, in Downtown Milton
- Free admission with a Toy Donation
- Festivities include: free amusement rides, live entertainment, local vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, tree lighting and photos with Santa
For more Information visit www.MiracleOnMain.ca or tigerjeetsinghfoundation.com, or contact miracleonmain@haltonpolice.ca or info@tjsf.ca
Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk 2024 - Oakville (Virtual - Dec 7)
A meaningful, safe, and fun run/walk to support people in your community who may be struggling to make ends meet
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