Charitable donations are a powerful way to support communities, uplift individuals, and address pressing societal challenges. Whether contributing to local food banks, or supporting local humanitarian efforts, every donation can create meaningful impact. Monetary contributions help organizations sustain their missions, while in-kind donations like clothing, food, or volunteer time provide direct, tangible assistance to those in need. By aligning donations with personal values and causes that resonate, individuals and businesses can foster positive change, promote equality, and build a more compassionate world.
This year, please consider supporting one (or all!) of the organizations listed below.
BCA’s FOOD BANK CHALLENGE
For every dollar that is donated by our members, the BCA will match it up to $2000.00.
Food Banks provide temporary food relief to individuals and families of our community who are in need, and to serve as a resource to guide them along the road to self sufficiency.
In the coming months, Food Banks across our region will see increased demand on their services.
Members can donate directly to any Food Bank of their choice, simply let us know the amount and at the end of the challenge we will tally and match your donations.
Make a donation to the Barrie Food Bank
Thank you to the members who have made donations so far!
WiC/YLG Group – Gift a Family
For Barrie, Ontario Kids in Need
Through Gift-a-Family, we aim to reach children who have been overlooked by traditional charities because their parents are unable, unwilling or incapable of seeking help. We identify these ‘forgotten’ children through an anonymous nomination process where community members like coaches, teachers, extended family, friends, etc can nominate kids so we can give them a full Christmas experience.
Everything from the tree and decorations, to the dinner, gifts, stockings and more – showing them that they are just as worthy of joy and celebration as anyone else to help boost their self-esteem.
100% of proceeds go directly to children in the Barrie, Ontario area.
The Women in Construction and Young Leaders Groups have been matched with a family of 3; Mom and her two little boys ages 3 and 4. They have recently moved into a new home and are most interested in basic needs. Mom has expressed her desire to make Christmas about traditions with her boys. Monetary and/or gift contributions are much appreciated and the gifts will be hand delivered to the family for Christmas!
Donations have started coming in for this local family but there a still a few items needed to fill their wish list. They can be dropped off at the BCA office by Dec. 12th
– Wrapping supplies
– Tree decorations
– Christmas Baking supplies and gift sets
– Towels
– Toy storage
– Gloves and scarves
– Winter coats and snowpants (3T and 5T)
– Bicycle Helmets x2
– Arts & Craft sets
– Toys
Holiday Hope Bags for Busby Center
The Earth Angels are gathering donations for their annual Christmas Holiday Hope Bags for the Busby Center. This year they are filling 200 bags with much needed necessities for our friends on the streets and those utilizing the Busby Center. Donations can be dropped off at the BCA office Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm and will be accepted until December 19th. The list of items includes:
Deodorant
Razors
Tampons for ladies (not pads)
New warm socks
Men’s small to large underwear
Men’s small to large long Johns
Men’s and ladies mittens
Chocolate and candy for our candy bags
Large bottles of body wash
