Christmas Fund

Toy Library a gathering place for parents of young children in Vic West

At the Salvation Army’s High Point Community Church Toy Library, children can choose from a collection of more than 1,000 items.

Dec 7, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Forty years on, the Soup Kitchen continues to feed those on the edge

A busy team of volunteers still operates out of the basement of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, although now they’re doling out takeout food to the homeless, seniors and increasingly, the working poor.

Dec 5, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Soap for Hope washes away some of the money worries for seniors

Volunteer elves stuff Ziploc bags with toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorants, lotions and other items that many recipients can no longer afford to buy — and finish it off with a personal touch.

Dec 3, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

TC Christmas Fund more than a third of the way to $1M goal

More than 1,100 people have donated so far, with amounts ranging from $10 (several) to $20,000 (one, from an individual who asked to remain anonymous).

Dec 2, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Island communities on wait-list for program that fills ‘weekend hunger gap’ for kids

Half the 22 communities on the wait-list for Backpack Buddies, which sends kids home with backpacks full of food for the weekend, are on Vancouver Island, says the charity.

Nov 30, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

This Giving Tuesday, help bring joy to our community

Your donation to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund will make the holiday season better for some of your neighbours.

Nov 28, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Food costs taking a bigger bite out of non-profits' budgets

We haven’t always lived in an age when so many Victorians have had to choose between paying the rent and filling their stomachs.

Nov 26, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Times Colonist Christmas Fund means food, comfort — and smiles

Donate to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund at tcchristmasfund.com.

Nov 25, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Big milestone as Times Colonist Christmas Fund passes $100,000

The money helps provide food for the hungry, toys for children, and comfort for all.

Nov 24, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Times Colonist Christmas Fund reaches $66,000

Donate at tcchristmasfund.com

Nov 21, 2023 12:05 AM Read more >