Message from the Campaign Chair, Board Chair and President and CEO

The last year has looked and felt different in every possible way. Our lives at home, at work, at school, and at play have been turned upside down. The most vulnerable among us have borne the brunt of the hardship and have been pushed deeper into poverty, mental health challenges, domestic violence, addiction, isolation and disconnection. 

Over this past year, COVID-19 has driven more people to the edge of crisis, leaving them to face significant barriers such as poverty, mental illness and isolation. Individuals, families and neighbourhoods have been pushed to the limits, and the social sector is being stretched beyond its capacity to serve them.

Together with your community support, we can help those facing barriers caused, or worsened, by COVID-19. That’s 266 local programs and 310,296 friends and neighbours receiving the support they need to rebuild and recover. Magical things happen when people work together toward a common purpose in times of crisis.

We are proud to deliver this impact report to you, our community heroes. We are happy to highlight the many ways you have changed the odds for our community’s most vulnerable, and how you have provided a vital safety net of supports.

Thank you for your local love, and generosity.