✨ Five Ways to Give This Holiday Season

The holidays are a beautiful time to celebrate kindness, community, and generosity. Whether you’re hoping to donate, volunteer, or simply spread awareness, there are so many meaningful ways to make a difference. This season, consider supporting vulnerable children and youth in Nova Scotia through the Children’s Aid Foundation of Nova Scotia (CAFNS). Here are five ways you can give:

🧸 1. Contribute to a Holiday Toy Drive

Nothing feels more magical than giving the gift of joy to a child. Many local organizations host toy drives during the holiday season—an easy and uplifting way to give back. CAFNS is currently collecting toys for children and youth across the province. Donations can be dropped off at one of our participating locations, or you can give a monetary donation online to support holiday gifts for children who need them most.

🎁 2. Shop the CAFNS Symbolic Shop

CAFNS has introduced a special symbolic giving shop that allows you to see exactly how your dollars help. This holiday collection features meaningful gift options that provide essentials and experiences for young people in care. It’s the perfect way to honour someone you love while making a real impact in your community. Explore the collection at cafns.org.

🕦 3. Volunteer Your Time

If you’re unable to give financially, consider the gift of time. Many community organizations rely on volunteers to help support their programs and services. Reach out to a cause you’re passionate about and ask how you can get involved—you might be exactly who they need!

➕ 4. Subscribe, Share, and Follow

Supporting a non-profit doesn’t always require money or hours of volunteering. Simply following organizations on social media, subscribing to their newsletters, or sharing their posts helps raise awareness and expand their reach. Your voice and engagement can inspire others to give, too.

🧁 5. Host a Fundraiser

Looking for a fun and festive way to give? Host your own fundraiser! Whether it’s a bake sale, bottle drive, toy collection, workplace challenge, or holiday event, fundraising helps amplify community care. Need ideas? We’d love to help—send CAFNS a message anytime!

The holidays remind us that generosity doesn’t come in just one form. Every contribution—big or small—helps create brighter futures for children and youth in Nova Scotia. However you choose to give, thank you for spreading joy and compassion this season. 💙✨