Less Fortunate

• Volunteer elves rally for Magic of Christmas in Calgary

  More than 300 volunteer elves came together for the annual Magic of Christmas rally in Calgary on Saturday.

  Dec 7, 2019
  
• ‘Our job is to be there for the community’: Halifax firefighters help less fortunate

  A number of Halifax firefighters spent Saturday putting together care packages and delivering them to those in need.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2019
  
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• Volunteer ‘elves’ from across Calgary prepare for Christmas at Santa’s workshop

  Volunteers for the Magic of Christmas got in the holiday spirit on Saturday.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2018
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• Winnipeggers get in the giving spirit

  Saturday saw a flurry of activity from those feeling charitable in the city, including three massive events that raised money and food for families in need. 

  Health

  Dec 16, 2017
• Kingston charity readies Thanksgiving feast for 120 needy people

  A local organization is stepping up to help put a turkey on the table for those less fortunate this Thanksgiving.  

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2017
• Teenagers host Christmas Eve party to help Saskatoon’s less fortunate

  A Martensville, Sask., teenager led an effort on Christmas Eve to make sure local children have a gift to open this Christmas.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2016
• B’s Diner annual Christmas dinner needs Edmonton’s help this year

  B's Diner is putting on its 14th annual Christmas dinner for the less fortunate on Dec. 15 but it is in desperate need of donations to make it happen.

  Features

  Dec 6, 2016
• Wrapping gifts to help Edmonton’s less fortunate during holiday season

  There was a gift wrapping competition at a south Edmonton mall Tuesday morning to raise money for the less fortunate.

  Economy

  Dec 6, 2016
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• Edmonton shelter opens city’s first 24/7 beds for less fortunate

  An Edmonton non-profit agency is providing a safe place to stay around the clock for the city's less fortunate.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2016
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• Regina donation centers in need of winter clothing as snow comes early

  Souls Harbour Rescue Mission said it does not currently have enough winter wear to go around and are worried for their patrons. The mission's clothing donation centre located on Halifax Street currently has one waterproof winter jacket for girls aged five through 12.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2016