Sackville, New Brunswick - Replant.ca Environmental builds complex and biodiverse forest ecosystems to capture and store greenhouse gas emissions. For every dollar donated, one tree is planted. With projects in at least 5 Canadian provinces, this volunteer-run organization expects to plant more than 250,000 trees across Canada in 2021, in an effort to fight climate change.
Thunder Bay, Ontario - Lifewater Canada is a volunteer-based charity works to provide affordable water and sanitation projects in impoverished countries. Lifewater sends equipment and volunteer experts to build wells, handpumps and water catchment systems at the same time training locals on how to maintain the equipment after they leave. A $1 donation gives a child safe drinking water for a year.
Winnipeg, Manitoba - Founded in 1983, Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 churches and church-based agencies that work in developing countries to meet emergency food needs, and provide long-term solutions to eliminating global hunger. In 2020, the charity ran 107 projects in 34 countries and reached 865,731 people.
Toronto, Ontario - Oceana Canada is part of the largest international advocacy group dedicated solely to ocean conservation, protection and restoration. They work to restore Canada’s formerly vibrant oceans back to health.
Current campaigns include: Rebuild Ocean Abundance, Break Free from Plastic, Stop Seafood Fraud, Protect Marine Habitat and Save North Atlantic Right Whales.
William's Lake, British Columbia - The Orange Shirt Society raises awareness of Indigenous people’s history and is in support of Indian Residential School Reconciliation.
With voices heard and stories told, they have become a symbol of hope and resiliency, honouring their experiences on Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Kukwstsetsemc (Thanks to all) for your support!
Toronto, Ontario & Montreal, Quebec - A non-profit aimed at educating Canadian youth, The Get Real Movement focuses on broadening the perspective of younger generations against discrimination of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Their programs aim to dismantle racism, ableism and prejudice through educational workshops and provide leadership development for marginalized youth.
Toronto, Ontario - For over 70 years, Variety Village has been getting children with disabilities off the sidelines and onto the field. Their world-class indoor sports facility is built to nurture competitive spirits, and empower children with disabilities to be ambassadors for change in their communities through fitness, skills- training and coaching.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Alice House gives women and their children leaving abusive relationships safe housing, counselling, and support services.
Their programs focus on helping women and children recover from the trauma of domestic violence through four main programs: Safe Housing, Counselling and Programs for Women, Counselling and Programs for Children and Youth, and Education and Prevention.