Christmas Fund

Every donor has a special reason to support TC Christmas Fund

Today would be a great day to donate online, because CanadaHelps is offering a one per cent boost on donations made through tcchristmasfund.com before midnight.

Dec 29, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

TC Christmas Fund reaches $955,914.03 in donations

Thanks to everyone for your support as we edge closer to our $1-million goal. The more money we raise, the more support we can give to those in need.

Dec 28, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Get those Christmas Fund donations in by Sunday to see tax benefit

The next few days will be busy ones for registered Canadian charities, because most donations made by Dec. 31 will result in a tax receipt that can be used on 2023 tax returns.

Dec 27, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Merry Christmas — and thanks for your help

Thank you for making Christmas feel just a little bit warmer for so many people!

Dec 25, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: You can't solve the world's problems, but you can help a neighbour

Why do we do what we do? Because it’s not about solving an intractable problem, it’s about helping people, real ones.

Dec 23, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Courtenay senior's Christmas Fund donation keeps pace with her age

A total of 2,707 donations have been made to the Christmas Fund so far this season, and every one — no matter the amount — helps move us toward our $1-million goal.

Dec 22, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Demand rises for food banks as grocery, housing costs soar

“We used to serve 100 a day — we now see 250 some days,” says Tracy Chowen of the Rainbow Kitchen.

Dec 21, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Brown bag program delivers thousands of lunches to kids at Greater Victoria schools

Lunches provided by the Vancouver Island Kids Klub Centre Society with help from the Times Colonist Christmas Fund are tucked discreetly into children’s backpacks

Dec 19, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Mustard Seed lunch offers a warm place and a festive meal for Christmas

Thirty turkeys were prepared for the traditional celebration at the Bay Street Armoury.

Dec 17, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Asking for your help, even when it's uncomfortable

The Times Colonist Christmas Fund is a good cause, but Jack Knox still feels like that long-vanished friend who only reappears when he wants to borrow your truck.

Dec 16, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >