Gifts That Matter

There are many ways you, your family, friends, or organization can help bring holiday cheer to youth experiencing homelessness this holiday season.

• Make a General Donation — Every donation makes a difference! A $50 gift can provide 10 hot meals, $150 can provide a holiday gift package, and $375 can cover one month of rent for a youth in transitional housing.
  Give today!
• Give a Good Start Gift — Help youth transitioning into independent living with essentials such as grocery gift cards, linens, dishes, and household supplies. A Good Start Gift is valued at approximately $250. You can also organize a collection drive with your workplace, school, or community.
  Learn more about Good Start Gifts (PDF).
• Sponsor a Holiday Dinner — Bring youth together over a warm holiday meal. A $200 donation can sponsor a dinner at one of our residential homes, while $1,000 can sponsor a holiday feast at our Home Base Drop-In Centre in Richmond Hill.
• Gift It Forward (Adopt a Youth) — Make a young person’s holiday extra special by fulfilling their wish list! Sponsor a youth’s gift package starting at $150 or support an entire family with gifts valued at $200–$250. Get your friends, family, or coworkers involved and spread some holiday cheer.
  Learn more about adopting a youth (PDF).
• Sponsor a Holiday Giveaway — Donate $25 mall gift cards to help youth accessing our services choose something meaningful for themselves this holiday season.
• Host a Clothing, Food, or Toiletry Drive — Bring your community together to collect non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, winter clothing, and other essential items to support youth in need.
  View our Program Wish Lists.

Your generosity helps provide comfort, dignity, and hope to youth during the holiday season. Thank you for making a difference!

Questions or interested in gifting it forward?
Please contact Shanta at
Shanta.Sundarason@360kids.ca.