It is that time of year again – a time to celebrate everything we have and help out those who are less fortunate than we are. Markham is a charitable city and there are a number of great charities that make Markham their home base. If you are looking for an organization to contribute to this holiday season in Markham, you’ll want to check out this list of the best local charities.
This local charity is a day program that works with adults living with a developmental disability, providing educational programs and social skills training. Through a diverse and interactive environment, the participants can realize their goals and build confidence and independence. You can help by providing a donation or becoming a volunteer. As well you can sponsor or host an event.
Operating at Ashton Meadows School, the Markham branch of the Children’s Breakfast Club provides breakfast to those who might not get it at home. A local Markham bakery supplies baked goods every week and the community and the school provide the volunteers.
With limited dollars from the government, the Unionville Home Society Foundation raises money to provide seniors in Markham’s nursing homes with more than the basic needs. Through fundraising and events, the seniors have the chance to feel better and age better. Projects like Comfort Excellence focuses on the upgrading and replacement of vital equipment and other comfort accessories in the nursing homes like Wyndham Gardens, Heritage Village and the Unionville Community Centre for Seniors.
The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association
This group helps improve the well-being of various cultural groups in the community through social services like settlement services, education and language training and more. Their wide array of events include starting a small business, communication with your young child, dealing with stress and other activities to help a newcomer integrate into the Markham community.
For those with exceptional needs, this centre serves the Markham community with services in behavior modification, cognitive development, daily living training, sensory stimulation and more. There are training and respite services for adults and groups and individual training for children, including camps.
Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation
A scholarship program, Future Aces wants to empower Markham youth to achieve their dreams. With leadership conferences, in-school services and more, you can make a difference with your donation.
This holiday season, giving your time and money to those who truly need it is important. Giving local to organizations in your community is a great way to start.
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