The simple joys of the holidays warms our hearts, fills our homes, and lasts a lifetime.

Peel Children’s Aid Foundation's Holiday Wishes Program brings holiday joy to vulnerable children, youth, and families involved with Peel Children’s Aid Society and the child welfare system.
 
Due to COVID-19 families more than ever are overwhelmed with challenges such as poverty, unemployment,
ill health, domestic violence, mental health issues, or caring for a child who has serious physical, emotional,
or developmental difficulties. Peel Children’s Aid Society is an essential service and for children, youth, and families
struggling to survive the effects are far reaching.

Here's how you can help to meet the 50% increase in emergency requests this holiday season:
• Give financially
• Donate gift cards
• Host an in-person or virtual P2P Angel Tree and buy items from our families' wish lists
• Sponsor a holiday meal for families to enjoy on December 25

​Your financial donations will go towards grocery gift cards, clothing, toiletries, and family board games.
Donation drop-off details!

Address: 25 Capston Drive
Mississauga, ON L5W 0H3

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for donation drop-offs.
"I’ve been most grateful and thankful for all the support, encouragement, and assistance from all my support workers, and colleagues. I have attended each and every Christmas Luncheon at the Mississauga Convention Centre with my two sons.

​I am ever so grateful and thankful to be able to attend such an amazing and wonderful event. The gracious food, gifts, and entertainment, and all the warm, kind and helpful volunteers make Christmas special for those who may be going through difficult times. Without the help and support of all the volunteers this event wouldn’t be possible.

Personally for myself, without this special event, Christmas wouldn’t be the same. I thank each and every one of you who make this event possible each and every year."

​Ellen

What does Holiday Wishes do for the community?

  • Supports 1800 children and youth with brand new clothing, grocery gift cards, toiletries, holiday gifts, and care packages throughout the month of December.
  • Funds a holiday meal for 130 families to enjoy on December 25.
  • Maintains our Distribution Centre that supports vulnerable families twelve months a year with brand new clothing and basic necessities.
  • Provides brand new clothing to 15 other charities supported by our Distribution Centre.
  • Creates joy and hope for families battling poverty, mental health, ill health, domestic violence, or caring for a child with physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities. 
Peel Children’s Aid Foundation (PCAF) was established in 2003 as a charitable organization to raise funds for essential programs that are not funded by the government.

 Host an in-person or virtual Angel Tree to fulfill our families' wishes!

The wishes include:
- Outdoor winter clothing for infants, children, and youth
- Toiletries
- Black skincare and hair products
- Baby supplies
- Toys and board games
- Walmart gift cards in $25 increments
- Grocery gift cards in $25 increments

Create your virtual Angel Tree here.

DONOR OPPORTUNITIES

When your company supports our Holiday Wishes Program, you make a lasting impact in the lives of children and youth in Peel Region. All proceeds go directly to purchase gift cards for children, youth and their families involved with Peel Children’s Aid Society. All Donors will have their corporate logo posted with an announcement on our Social Media pages and Holiday Wishes webpage, along with the opportunity to visit our Distribution Centre and have a tour! Additional opportunities specific to each type of sponsor are listed below. 
Snowflake Donor $10,000
What Your Donation Will Support: 
  • Allows over 200 youth living on independence to buy groceries for ten days
  • Gives up to 50 vulnerable infants a safe sleeping place with a new crib and mattress 
  • Sustain our Distribution Centre for over 8 months which supports 2,500 vulnerable families annually

How We Will Celebrate Your Support:
  • Corporate logo and announcement on our Main Website and Holiday Wishes webpage
  • Opportunity to have Youth speak at Corporate Event
  • Personalized ‘Thank You’ letter from the Foundation’s Executive Director that you can share publicly

Candy Cane Donor $5,000
What Your Donation Will Support: 
  • Over 40 parents will not have to re-use diapers and wipes for six weeks
  • Keeps more than 100 children's feet warm during the winter with new boots
  • Sustain our Distribution Centre for over 4 months which supports 2,500 vulnerable  families annually

How We Will Celebrate Your Support:
  • Corporate logo and announcement on our Main Website and Holiday Wishes webpage
  • ‘Thank You’ letter from the Foundation’s Executive Director that you can share publicly

​Mistletoe Donor $2,500
What Your Donation Will Support: 
  • Gives up to 50 children a warm winter jacket for holiday fun outside
  • Means over 35 families will be able to prepare a delicious holiday meal for their families
  • Sustain our Distribution Centre for over 2 months which supports 2,500 vulnerable  families annually

How We Will Celebrate Your Support:
  • ‘Thank You’ letter from Peel Children’s Aid Foundation that you can share publicly
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Reindeer Donor $1,000
What Your Donation Will Support: 
  • Clothe an infant for one year with diapers and wipes
  • Supply a year's worth of toothbrushes, tooth paste, deodorant, shampoo, and conditioner to six teens living on independence
  • Sustain our Distribution Centre for a month which supports 2,500 vulnerable  families annually

How We Will Celebrate Your Support:
  • ‘Thank You’ letter from Peel Children’s Aid Foundation that you can share publicly

Thank you for bringing holiday joy to vulnerable children, youth, and
​families this holiday season!
 
For more information please contact Patricia Brady. 
Email: pbrady@peelcas.org
Phone: 905-363-6131 x 1163
Mail: 25 Capston Drive, Mississauga, ON L5W 0H3
Please note that all cheques can be made payable to Peel Children's Aid Foundation.