Christmas Fund

We have raised and distributed millions of dollars through our Christmas Fund over the years — including $1.24 million last year — and the success is a direct result of your generosity.

The Christmas Fund helps people in need through a variety of agencies, including the Salvation Army, Mustard Seed Street Church and Victoria Women's Transition House

Women in abusive relationships are often reluctant to leave the family home around Christmas, afraid that their children will be left with unhappy memories, says Susan Howard of the Victoria Women’s Transition House Society. But the reverse is often true.

Morley Bryant said the Times Colonist Christmas Fund is top of mind as the world continues to struggle through the pandemic.

A family explains their $2,500 donation on Giving Tuesday

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The panic-buying seems to be settling down, but it has still meant more stress for food banks, who now find their suppliers rationing purchases as they attempt to restock stores.

The face of need doesn’t always match our preconceptions.

The fund, which helps people in need in our community, is in its 65th year.

After a flurry of donations on Thursday — the deadline for charitable donations in the 2020 tax year — as well as a few more on New Year’s Day, your Times Colonist Christmas Fund has reached $1,243,452.