Make a difference in your community with our Grand Secret Santa List!
You'll discover the organizations that best serve those in need this holiday season, and how your participation can make the biggest impact. See the list below on how you can make a difference and be a Grand Secret Santa for your community!
5th Annual Caledonia Christmas Food & Toy Drive
The Fifth Annual Caledonia Christmas Food & Toy Drive! Bring the whole family for a day of festive fun — and help support local families this holiday season. https://www.facebook.com/share/16QYmVsFzq/
The Shoebox Project - Haldimand - Norfolk - Brant - Holiday Drive
When you give, you are doing more than providing essentials, you are restoring dignity and reminding women facing homelessness that they are seen, valued, and never alone.
https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/hnb
Heaslip Ford - Hagersville Food Bank Christmas Hamper
Until December 15th, Heaslip Ford in Hagersville is proud to support the 2025 Christmas Toy Drive in support of the Hagersville Food Bank Christmas Hamper Program.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BPNxAVDNf/
Good Looks Hair Design and Spa
Collecting non-perishable food items, and new, unwrapped toys, for the Dunnville Salvation Army until Dec 13.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FCM3BXASo/
Santa to a Senior Haldimand
Become part of the magic this season with Santa to a Senior Haldimand & Six Nations program.
https://www.santatoasenior.ca/
Child and Family Services of Grand Erie Foundation Season of Sharing
Your support is crucial to making a difference in the lives of those who are facing significant difficulties in our communities.
https://cfsgefoundation.ca/campaigns/season-of-sharing/
Light Up The Season with Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice
Make your donation today to honour a loved one and celebrate cherished memories of past holiday seasons or present.
https://norfolkhaldimandhospice.ca/lights/waterford-simcoe/
Haldimand & Norfolk Women's Services
Your donation helps to provide emergency shelter, support lines, counselling and other vital services to women and children in Haldimand & Norfolk.
https://hnws.on.ca/product/donations/
Haldimand-Norfolk Reach
Your support will have a lasting impact, creating stronger, healthier families in Haldimand and Norfolk. You can make this season one of hope, warmth, and community. http://www.hnreach.on.ca/donate/
Food Banks and Community Food Programs – Haldimand-Norfolk
Help Fight Hunger This Holiday Season: Support Food Banks and Community Food Programs in Haldimand-Norfolk
https://www.hnhbhealthline.ca/listServices.aspx?id=10572®ion=HaldimandNorfolk
Good Sheperd Christmas Programs
You can help bring the spirit of Christmas to those who need it most. By donating, volunteering, or spreading the word, you’re helping bring hope and happiness to those who may otherwise feel forgotten during the holidays.
https://goodshepherdcentres.ca/services/christmas-programs/
West Haldimand Hospital Healthcare Foundation Trees of Caring 2025
The Trees of Caring campaign is a beautiful way to honor loved ones and spread holiday cheer while contributing to the improvement of healthcare in Haldimand. Your donation will help ensure that West Haldimand Hospital continues to provide high-quality care to patients, both during the holiday season and throughout the year. https://www.whgh.ca/foundation/
City Kidz
You can help create memories that will last a lifetime. Your gift provides more than just toys or clothing—it provides joy, comfort, and a sense of belonging for children and families facing challenges.
https://citykidz.ca/
Canadian Liver Foundation
You can give the gift of better health and brighter futures. Donate to the Canadian Liver Foundation today and help create a future free from liver disease.
https://www.liver.ca/
Kidney Clothes
You can make a powerful difference in the lives of those affected by kidney disease. By donating gently used clothing to Kidney Clothes, you’re helping fund vital programs that support Canadians living with kidney disease.
https://kidneyclothes.ca/
Salvation Army Holiday Support
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance Program is dedicated to ensuring that families, children, and individuals who are struggling have access to food, gifts, and other essential support during the holiday season.
https://salvationarmy.ca/
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
By making a gift in memory or in honor of someone special, your contribution will help support the healthcare needs of the Dunnville community and ensure quality care for all.
https://dhhf.ca/event/trees-of-hope/
Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk
Make a Difference This Holiday Season. Your donation can change lives and connect people in Haldimand-Norfolk by supporting the Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk.
https://cschn.org/
The Caledonia & District Foodbank
Spread the joy of Christmas to families in your community by donating to the Caledonia & District Foodbank.
https://www.caledoniafoodbank.ca/
Optimist Club of Dunnville
Help make a difference in the lives of youth. Host a Bazaar at their hall or volunteer your time.
https://optimistclubofdunnville.org
Senior Support Services
Many seniors in our community face isolation and challenges, especially during the holidays. Volunteering can make a difference this holiday season.
https://www.seniorsupport.ca/
Ronald McDonald House
Give the gift of comfort and hope—donate or volunteer your time to Ronald McDonald House today and help families when they need it most.
https://www.rmhcsco.ca
Simcoe and District Humane Society
let’s not forget our furry friends! Tree of Life Campaign is a heartwarming initiative dedicated to ensuring that pets in need experience the joy of the holidays too.
https://www.simcoedhumane.ca/tree-of-life-campaign.php
United Way Haldimand & Norfolk
Spread Holiday Cheer: Support United Way Haldimand & Norfolk.
https://unitedwayhn.on.ca/
Canadian Blood Services
Be the reason someone celebrates another holiday—donate blood and give the gift of life.
https://www.blood.ca/en
The Royal Canadian Legion
The holidays are the perfect time to show your appreciation and ensure that veterans and their families receive the care, recognition, and support they deserve. Whether you’re making a donation, participating in fundraising events, or simply spreading the word, your support makes a meaningful difference.
https://legion.ca/
Lions Clubs – Caledonia
Help make this season brighter for those in need and strengthen our community for the year ahead. Your support makes a world of difference and ensures that the Lions Club can continue its essential work year-round.
https://www.caledonialionsclub.com/giving-back-to-the-community
The Hagersville Food Bank
The holidays are a time for sharing, and there are many in Hagersville who need our help. Your donation—whether it’s food, funds, or your time—helps provide nourishing meals, festive treats, and basic necessities for those who need it most.
The Hagersville Food Bank in Haldimand County Ontario
Six Nations Community Food Bank
As we celebrate the season of giving, your donation—whether it’s food, funds, or volunteer time—can help stock the shelves and provide nourishment to those who are struggling.
https://www.sixnationsfoodbank.com/
Hamilton Food Share
Share the gift of a warm meal and the hope of a brighter future with a food donation. With your help, Hamilton Food Share can make sure no one has to face hunger alone.
Hamilton Food Share
SickKids Foundation
Help bring the magic of the holidays to the many patients and families at the hospital this holiday season. You can sponsor a family, buy a Get Better Gift, host a Holiday Event, donate to provide meals for frontline staff, or support family spaces in lieu of a toy drive.
https://gifts.sickkidsfoundation.com/site/SPageServer?pagename=gift_catalogue_gifts_for_holidays
Write to the Troops
Show our Canadian Armed Forces members that you appreciate their service and support them by sending a message!
Write to the Troops - Canada.ca
MusiCounts
Keep music alive in schools across Canada by helping provide new musical instruments, equipment, and resources to in-need schools nationwide.
https://www.musicounts.ca/ways-of-giving-2