In a world where we have too much and are often left feeling stressed over finding the perfect gift for the person who already has “everything,” why not give the gift of charity instead this year? The following list of charities is by no means exhaustive but is meant to be a starting point—so do a deep dive into charities that tug at your heart…and your purse strings!
Breakfast Club Canada
Breakfast Club Canada reaches communities across Canada to make sure no child goes to school hungry. breakfastclubcanada.org
David Suzuki Foundation
David Suzuki Foundation works through research, education, and policy analysis to conserve and protect the natural environment and create a sustainable Canada. davidsuzuki.org
Environmental Defence Fund
A Canadian environmental advocacy group that works with government and industry to defend clean water, safe climate, and healthy communities. environmentaldefence.ca
Environmental Working Group
A US-based environmental advocacy group dedicated to providing relevant info to help people to live healthier lives. ewg.org
Farmer's Footprint
Farmer's Footprint aims to expose the human and environmental impacts of chemical farming and supports regenerative agricultural practices. farmersfootprint.us
Food Empowerment Project
Food Empowerment Project educates on the power of food choice, spotlighting abuse of farm animals, unfair working conditions, and economic disparity of healthy food access. foodispower.org
The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Foundation
The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Foundation seeks to create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. downiewenjack.ca
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Indian Residential School Survivors Society provides essential services to residential school survivors, their families, and those dealing with intergenerational traumas. irsss.ca
Intersectional Environmentalist
Intersectional Environmentalist is a climate justice community and resource hub centering on BIPOC and historically under-amplified voices in the environmental space. intersectionalenvironmentalist.com
Kiss the Ground
Kiss the Ground is a US-based non-profit focused on regenerative practices to help heal the soil through education, stewardship programs, and awareness. kisstheground.com
The Loveland Foundation
The Loveland Foundation was founded by Rachel Cargle in effort to bring healing and opportunities for communities of colour, especially for Black women and girls. thelovelandfoundation.org
Oceanwise
Oceanwise is a globally focused organization focused on protecting our oceans. ocean.org
PFLAG USA / PFLAG Canada
PFLAG USA/PFLAG Canada charitable organizations both seek to educate, advocate, respect, value, and affirm all LGBTQ2S people and their family members. pflag.org/pflagcanada.ca
The Period Purse
The Period Purse strives to achieve menstrual equity by providing menstruators with access to free menstrual products, and to reduce period stigma through education and advocacy. theperiodpurse.com
Stop AAPI Hate
Stop AAPI Hate is a platform that brings together Asian-American and Pacific Islander organizations across the US to advance racial equality and end hate. stopaapihate.org
Water First
Water First addresses water challenges in Indigenous communities through education, training, and collaboration. waterfirst.ngo
Rainbow Railroad
Rainbow Railroad is a Canadian charitable organization that helps LGBTQ+ individuals escape violence and persecution in their home countries. rainbowrailroad.org
Regeneration Canada
Regeneration Canada is a non-profit dedicated to promoting soil regeneration in order to mitigate climate change, restore biodiversity, improve water cycles, and support a healthy food system. regenerationcanada.org
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people, offering confidential services with trained counsellors. thetrevorproject.org