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# CityKidz

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## Posts

- [Volunteer Story: Meet Vince, a CityKidz Bus Driver Making a Difference](https://citykidz.ca/volunteer-story-citykidz-bus-driver-vince/) - Meet Vince: CityKidz Bus Driver Making A DifferenceSome volunteer origin stories are elaborate. Vince’s is beautifully simple: his boss mentioned CityKidz needed bus drivers, he had a commercial licence collecting dust, and he thought, why not? That was September 2025, and he’s been behind the wheel every Saturday since.Vince is a married man with a
- [Volunteer Story: Meet Marcia, a Volunteer Making a Difference](https://citykidz.ca/volunteer-story-citykidz-community-marcia/) - Meet Marcia: Volunteer Making A DifferenceRetirement opened a door for Marcia, and she walked straight through it toward the kids who needed her most. A grandmother of nine, a crocheter of handbags, and a veteran of her church nursery, Marcia has never been someone who sits still for long. So when she finished her career
- [Volunteer Story: Meet Bruno, a CityYouth Mentor Making a Difference](https://citykidz.ca/volunteer-story-cityyouth-mentor-bruno/) - Meet Bruno: CityYouth Mentor Making A DifferenceBruno has spent over 30 years bringing worlds to life on screen, lending his visual effects talents to productions like Wednesday, Halo and Snow White. When he’s not at his workstation, he’s likely somewhere on a mountain bike trail doing things that make people half his age raise an
- [Story of Hope: Amiel & Demarco](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-amiel-demarco/) - Hope in Quiet Steps: Amiel’s StoryWhen Amiel first heard about CityKidz, it was through a simple flyer handed out at school, one that made him pause. At 11 years old, Amiel is quiet by nature, thoughtful and reserved. He’s not the kind of kid who jumps headfirst into new experiences. But something about that flyer,
- [Story of Hope: Frances](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-frances/) - “Overall my life would be so much different if I didn’t go to CityKidz,” says 20-year-old Marilia.
- [Story of Hope: Anaejah](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-anaejah/) - “Overall my life would be so much different if I didn’t go to CityKidz,” says 20-year-old Marilia.
- [Dia’s Difficult Day](https://citykidz.ca/dias-difficult-day/) - In Dia’s family, the kids did the talking. Dia and his older sister in particular. They were 11 and 13 respectively. Dia and his family were new to Canada...
- [CityYouth Give Back at Christmas](https://citykidz.ca/cityyouth-give-back-at-christmas/) - It was early 2014 when Edith decided to move. She and her five kids were living in Kingston but found it lonely there. She had…
- [Story of Hope: Edith](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-edith/) - It was early 2014 when Edith decided to move. She and her five kids were living in Kingston but found it lonely there. She had…
- [Frances’ Servant Leadership](https://citykidz.ca/frances-servant-leadership/) - “I’m always coming up with crazy ideas. I’m always thinking of ways to help people,” explains Frances with an easy, yet humble, confidence...
- [Amelia’s Determination](https://citykidz.ca/amelias-determination/) - "She has this determination about her,” says Stella, nodding towards her eldest daughter, Amelia. Whether it was taking her first steps or…
- [Avant - A Kid You Can Count On](https://citykidz.ca/avant-a-kid-you-can-count-on/) - The first thing you’ll probably notice about Avant is his hair. It’s long and curly and free in a way that would make Diana Ross proud. It flies straight up skyward and straight down to the ground, catching grass clippings in its dancing tangle, as the nine-year-old does one cartwheel after another – seven
- [Destiny's Journey](https://citykidz.ca/destinys-journey/) - “When I can talk about Destiny, I can go on forever. She is my number one priority,” says Pat.Pat isn’t Destiny’s birth mother; she’s her Nana and Destiny is her everything.Having, in Pat’s words, made bad choices and chosen the dark side, Destiny’s parents are, despite Pat’s cautious efforts, not part of the 13-year-old’s life. Pat has been
- [2022 Highlights](https://citykidz.ca/2022-highlights/) - This is what a year of faith, hope and love looks like!
- [Your Love In Action](https://citykidz.ca/your-love-in-action/) - Last Christmas, your generosity made Christmas wishes come true for thousands of children in the CityKidz community and beyond.
- [Tia's Journey of Faith](https://citykidz.ca/tias-journey-of-faith/) - Tia was first introduced to God when she started attending CityKidz in 2012. She didn’t grow up in a religious household and so, until then, Faith hadn’t been a conscious part of her life. “The main thing I remember learning was that God loves me,” says Tia, reflecting on her introduction to faith through CityKidz’
- [Story of Hope: Marilia Fonseca](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-marilia-fonseca/) - “Overall my life would be so much different if I didn’t go to CityKidz,” says 20-year-old Marilia.
- [I Want to Make a Difference](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-randy/) - “He’s one of Susan’s success stories,” says Amanda. For what had felt like a long while, Randy, Amanda’s oldest son, was struggling. “He didn’t want to do any kind of work, be part of any kind of club,” remembers Amanda, “He was aggressive. He was a loner and wanted to be by himself.” As much
- [The Little Things](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-sameer/) - Such a small thing, showing up. Yet it is our captains and big red buses showing up in kids’ neighbourhoods week after week, year after year – consistently, reliably – that helps our community grow. Seeing the same friendly faces in red vests each week, parents would ask their neighbours and ask us, what we
- [The Coolest Thing Ever](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-james/) - “He thinks it’s the coolest thing ever,” says Ashley, referring to her eldest son, James’, love of CityKidz. With almost eight years of our programming under the 11-year-old’s belt, one could say that this is a well-informed opinion. While CityKidz has been with James for most of his life, Ashley’s connection to our organization goes
- [Isabelle: A Friend to Everyone](https://citykidz.ca/isabelle-a-friend-to-everyone/) - As a young child, seeing her two older brothers disappear onto a big red bus on Saturdays was fascinating for Isabelle. Seeing them return a couple hours later with bright smiles, singing songs and sharing stories only amplified her eager curiosity. “She often feels left behind because she’s the youngest and the only girl,” Isabelle’s
- [Coral: One of the Originals](https://citykidz.ca/coral-citykidz-journey/) - Back in 2020, talking to Coral about the upcoming spring program season, it was clear that she felt a great sense of both joy and responsibility in her role as a volunteer Jr. Leader. She’d dedicated a lot of time, thought and creativity into brainstorming games and decorations to give the kids on her route
- [Hope Granted: Noah and Emma](https://citykidz.ca/story-of-hope-granted/) - Seeing the big red buses and volunteers picking up children outside her apartment, Tiffany was curious. She asked around and soon learned it was an organization called CityKidz that was putting on the weekly program that seemed to spark such excitement in the neighbourhood children. Tiffany decided to enroll her own children, Noah and Emma,
- [A Contagious Thing](https://citykidz.ca/a-contagious-thing/) - Though just in her mid-teens when we met her, it was clear that she’d always been a caregiver: for her siblings and even for her parents. Lucky for us...
- [Breaking Bread: Sharing a Meal and Building Community](https://citykidz.ca/breaking-bread-sharing-a-meal-and-building-community/) - The survival imperative of eating can make the daily routine of it wholly unmemorable. But there is so much more to food than its caloric necessity...

## Pages

- [Home](https://citykidz.ca/) - Our Big DreamWe believe every child matters and every child counts.CityKidz was founded on a big dream to see a future free of child poverty; a future where all children have equal opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. Through faith, hope and love, we seek to transform lives and end child poverty, one child
- [Our Founder & Board of Directors](https://citykidz.ca/our-founder-board-of-directors/) - Our Founder & Board of DirectorsCityKidz was founded on a big dream to see a future free of child poverty; a future where all children have equal opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. Though CityKidz has grown and changed since its founding in 1993, our mission to serve vulnerable children and their families
- [Careers](https://citykidz.ca/careers/) - Join Our Team!Work with us towards a future free from child poverty. See Open Positions We’re always looking for new talent to help move our mission forward. Work that Transforms Lives We believe that every child matters and every child counts. We hold to the conviction that our actions, no matter how small, make a
- [Our Impact](https://citykidz.ca/our-impact/) - Our ImpactThis is faith, hope and love in action. Across Canada, 1 in 5 children live in poverty. In some of the neighbourhoods we serve, that number jumps as high as 3 in 4. Since 1993, CityKidz has walked alongside thousands of children in their journey towards a better life. Who We Serve: CityKidz serves
- [2025 Impact Report](https://citykidz.ca/2025-impact-report/) - 2025 Impact Report Download PDF Table of Contents 2025 At A Glance toys were delivered to CityKidz children 0 children, on average, participated in each CityKidz Saturday session 0 Encouragement Awards were given out to grade 11 & 12 students 0 volunteers gave 954 hours of their time to support the Gift of Christmas program
- [Corporate Partnership](https://citykidz.ca/corporate-partnership/) - Corporate PartnershipBecause it takes a village. Our Corporate Partnership program is a wonderful opportunity for businesses and corporations to invest in the lives of vulnerable children in our community.Partnerships with businesses of all sizes are key to our long-term sustainability. We are grateful for our many long-standing relationships with the corporate community and it is
- [Monthly Giving - Increase - Donate](https://citykidz.ca/monthly-giving-increase-donate/) - Thank you for increasing your investment in a child’s potential and our city’s future. What amount would you like to increase your monthly gift by:$5$7$10OtherOther Donation Amount Payment Method I would like to add this amount to my existing monthly donation using the payment method on file. First and Last Name (Existing Payment Method)(Required) First
- [Contact Us](https://citykidz.ca/contact-us/) - Contact UsGet in touch! We want to hear from you. CityKidz Head Office Office HoursMonday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pmAddress601 Burlington St E, Unit AHamilton, ON L8L 4J5Directions / View on MapPhone: 905-544-3996 Have questions? Check out our FAQ for answers. See Frequently Asked Questions Questions? Comments? Concerns? We want to hear them
- [Volunteer](https://citykidz.ca/volunteer/) - Transform Lives.Empower Your Community!Be a part of transformative moments, heartwarming exchanges, and lasting impact within a community of 250+ volunteers and 800+ kids and youth empowered across the city. Ready to make a difference? Take the first step—register for an info session today! Register for Info Session Volunteering at CityKidz is a powerful way to
- [AP26S2R - Landing Page](https://citykidz.ca/summer-2-remember/) - Summer camp is an opportunity for children to try new things, make new friends, expand their interests and nurture their talents. For children growing up in low-income households, summer camp is also a rare chance for them to put down their burdens and boredom and experience adventure beyond their local park, backyard or apartment unit. This summer,
- [AP26S2R - Donate](https://citykidz.ca/summer-2-remember-donate/) - Donate TodayGive a Child a Summer to Remember. Donate Now *Donations are matched by Leggat Auto Group, up to $5,000, until July 15, 2026. Donation Amount(Required)$50$75$100OtherOther Donation Amount(Required) Monthly Donation Make this a recurring monthly gift. Additional Information–Tribute Gift This gift is in honour or memory of someone. This gift isIn memory ofIn honour ofName(Required)
- [AP26SPR - Donate](https://citykidz.ca/citykidz-spring-donate/) - Give a place of safety, belonging, and hope. Donate today to ensure a young person can find it at CityKidz this spring. Your gift will help open the doors to CityKidz this spring. InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Donation Amount(Required)$50$100OtherOther Donation Amount(Required) Monthly Donation Make this a recurring monthly gift. –This
- [AP26SPR - Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/citykidz-spring-thank-you/) - Thank you for helping change what spring looks like in our community. Your gift will help open the doors to CityKidz this spring. You will meet a real, immediate need and help surround children and youth with faith, hope, and love so they can grow, lead, and reach their full potential. Back to Homepage
- [AP26SPR - Landing](https://citykidz.ca/citykidz-spring/) - Give a place of safety, belonging and hope.Donate today to ensure a young person can find it at CityKidz this spring. Donate Now Right now, as the days get longer and school stretches on, many children and youth in our city are heading into long evenings and weekends with nowhere safe to go.No after-school activities.No
- [AP26S2R - Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/summer-2-remember-thank-you/) - Thank youfor donating to CityKidz Hamilton! Your gift will send children on an exciting camp adventure! Because of your generosity, hopeful children will get to experience a summer filled with exciting and inspiring opportunities. They’ll get to play and laugh and learn and create! They’ll get to put their enthusiasm, energy and talents to work
- [Monthly Giving - Donate](https://citykidz.ca/monthly-giving-donate/) - Commit to a future free of child poverty Become a Monthly Donor Monthly giving is an investment in a child’s potential and our city’s future. Your dependable support empowers us to go deeper in our relationships and programming to have a more meaningful and enduring impact on children’s lives. Donation Amount(Required)$10$20$40$75$100OtherOther Donation Amount(Required) –This field
- [Donate Now](https://citykidz.ca/donate-now/) - Donate TodayYour gift will support vulnerable children with life-changing programs that empower them to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential. Donate Now Hamilton Donate to CityKidz Ottawa Donation Amount(Required)$50$100$150$200OtherOther Donation Amount(Required) Monthly Donation Make this a recurring monthly gift. –This field is hidden when viewing the formI wish to supportHamiltonAdditional Information–Tribute
- [Fundraise](https://citykidz.ca/fundraise/) - Do Good StuffFundraise for CityKidz When you raise funds for CityKidz, we can continue delivering exciting, interactive, educational, and inspiring programs to children, provide youth with meaningful mentorship, nurture supportive personal relationships, and recruit and train the volunteers who administer these life-changing programs. Small Actions, Big ImpactWhile CityKidz is fortunate and grateful to receive funding
- [Miracle Sunday](https://citykidz.ca/miracle-sunday/) - Shine faith, hope and love in the lives of Hamilton ChildrenMiracle Sunday continues to be a pillar of Faith, Hope and Love for our Children and Youth at CityKidz. With decades of support from Faith Communities, CityKidz is empowered to serve and uplift many of our most vulnerable neighbourhoods in Hamilton, Ontario. Donate Now What
- [Gift of Christmas - Landing - Closed](https://citykidz.ca/gift-of-christmas/) - Christmas means so much to a child. It’s a time of miracles, celebration, and wonder. But for many CityKidz families, it’s often a time of stress and dismay as tight budgets collide with children’s hopeful hearts. You can make sure every child and every family feels the joy and magic of the Christmas season. With your
- [For Families](https://citykidz.ca/for-families/) - Welcome to CityKidzA place for kids to shine. We provide free, inspiring programs for children and youth that nurture a sense of hope, belonging, self-worth, and servant leadership.Our programs are packed with interactive games, singing, dancing, and team challenges that’ll keep your kids engaged and excited – all while teaching them inspiring lessons about faith,
- [AP25FLL - Donate](https://citykidz.ca/share-a-meal-donate/) - With the mail strike underway, we’re so grateful for your choice to give online or by phone at (905) 544-3996. Your support ensures children in our city continue to experience hope, joy, and love, no matter the circumstances. × A meal is more than food — it’s hope, joy, and love. $50 will provide a
- [Our Model](https://citykidz.ca/our-model/) - Our ModelThis is how we transform lives. Child PovertyIn Canada, 1 in 5 children is growing up in a household below the poverty line.Poverty can affect anyone at any time. At the heart of enduring poverty are unjust social structures that create inequalities in access to resources and opportunities.These social and economic factors are beyond
- [AP25FLL - Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/share-a-meal-thank-you/) - Thank you for giving the gift of nourishing meals to CityKidz children! Thank you for filling them with faith, hope, love and delicious food. With generous gifts like yours, we can provide nutritious meals all season long. Thank you for transforming lives, one meal and one child at a time! Back to Homepage Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your
- [AP25FLL - Landing](https://citykidz.ca/share-a-meal/) - A meal is more than food — it’s hope, joy, and love.Donate today to ensure every child at CityKidz has a meal they can count on. Donate Now Every weekend, up to 2,000 children in our city go hungry. Many of these kids attend our programs. They tell us they’re hungry, that they haven’t had
- [Monthly Giving](https://citykidz.ca/monthly-giving/) - Join ourCommunity of Hope!When we can depend on you, our kids can depend on us. Become a Monthly Donor Your monthly support allows us to be there for children and youth both in their moments of struggle and times of celebration. Your dependable gift lets us walk alongside vulnerable children from before they can read
- [Our Programs](https://citykidz.ca/our-programs/) - A CityKidz JourneyWhat started in Hamilton as weekend drop-in session for a few dozen kids has grown into multiple programs and projects serving children and youth of all ages. CityKidz programs are a stable force of love and support for kids from before they can read until well after they’ve written their final high school
- [Our Mission](https://citykidz.ca/our-mission/) - This is CityKidzWe believe every child matters, every child counts, and every child is a gift from God, born with purpose and limitless potential. Our MissionWe exist to increase resiliency and inspire BIG dreams for Canadian children living in low-income communities by providing inspirational experiences and nurturing personal relationships, one child at a time. Explore
- [2024 Impact Report](https://citykidz.ca/2024-impact-report/) - 2024 Impact Report Download PDF Table of Contents 2024 Program Highlights toys were delivered to CityKidz children 0 children, on average, participated in each CityKidz Saturday session 0 birthday gifts brought smiles and excitement to our children 0 volunteers gave 540 hours of their time to support the Gift of Christmas program 0 new children
- [FAQ](https://citykidz.ca/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions The more you know about CityKidz, the more you’ll love us. Here are answers to some common questions about what we do and how we do it.If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, please feel free to contact us. Families Who can attend CityKidz programs? Our programs are open to
- [Our Story](https://citykidz.ca/our-story/) - Our StoryCityKidz was founded on a big dream to see a future free of child poverty – a future where all children have equal opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. Though CityKidz has grown and changed over the years, our mission to serve vulnerable children and their families has never wavered, nor have
- [Donor Promise](https://citykidz.ca/donor-promise/) - CityKidz Donor Promise At CityKidz, we are deeply grateful for the generosity and trust of our donors. You make our mission possible, and we are committed to honouring that trust. Our Donor Promise reflects our commitment to transparency, integrity, and care in all our relationships with donors. Our Promise to You We will always be
- [Complaints Policy](https://citykidz.ca/complaints-policy/) - Complaints Policy At CityKidz, we value feedback from our community. Whether you’re a program participant, parent, volunteer, or community member, we’re committed to ensuring that any concerns or complaints you may have are addressed fairly, efficiently, and with care.How to Submit a ComplaintYou can submit a complaint in any of the following ways:In person: Speak
- [Donate Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/donate-thank-you/) - Thank you!Your generosity will empower Hamilton children with the experiences, love and support they need to dream big and make their dreams a reality! At CityKidz, we believe that every child matters, every child counts and that no child should be judged by their perceived limitations, but by their limitless potential. Thank you for believing
- [1-Testing: Donate Now](https://citykidz.ca/test/) - Donate TodayChange a child’s life forever. Donate Now Your gift will support vulnerable children with life-changing programs that empower them to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential. All donations over $10 are eligible for a tax credit. Tax receipts will be sent out in early 2023. If you require a tax
- [Monthly Giving INCREASE Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/monthly-giving-increase-thank-you/) - Thank you!Your donation increase is an investment in a child’s potential and our city’s future. Your dependable support empowers us to go deeper in our relationships and programming to have a more meaningful and enduring impact on children’s lives. Back to Homepage Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your time, whatever your talents, you can make a transformative
- [Board of Directors Application](https://citykidz.ca/board-of-directors-application/) - Join Our Board!Help us transform Canada one child at a time. Apply Now Think you would make a great CityKidz Board Member? Wonderful! If you’re new to CityKidz, we encourage you to spend time exploring our website and learning as much as you can about who we are and what we do.Becoming a member of
- [Board Member Application Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/board-member-application-thank-you/) - Thank you! Thank you for your interest! We’ll be in touch with you soon. Back to Homepage Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your time, whatever your talents, you can make a transformative difference in a child’s life. Volunteer Today Stay ConnectedI would like to receive email updates from CityKidz. Inspire Big DreamsHelp us build strong foundations of
- [Volunteer Application Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/volunteer-application-thank-you/) - Thank you! Your application has been sent to our Volunteer Team and they will get back to you shortly.We are excited to further connect with you to find fun and meaningful ways for your time and talents to make a difference in the lives of our CityKidz children! Back to Homepage Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your
- [Volunteer Application](https://citykidz.ca/volunteer-application/) - Become a Servant of Love Volunteer with CityKidz to invest in the lives of amazing children and help us build a brighter future where all children can dream big and reach their full potential. Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your time, whatever your talents, you can make a transformative difference in a child’s life. Volunteer Today Stay
- [Terms of Use](https://citykidz.ca/terms-of-use/) - Terms of Use CityKidz is committed to protecting the privacy of the children and adults living in communities where CityKidz works. As part of this commitment, CityKidz prohibits child photos from the CityKidz website from being used on other websites, personal or commercial. CityKidz is also committed to protecting the privacy of its donors, supporters,
- [Privacy Policy](https://citykidz.ca/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy CityKidz is committed to collecting, using and disclosing information concerning its donors, supporters, volunteers, children and families in accordance with this policy. This document sets out the manner in which we will implement the principles that have been set out in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”).Principle 1: AccountabilityThe Executive
- [Monthly Giving Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/monthly-giving-thank-you/) - Thank you!You are now part of a Community of Hope committed to transforming children’s lives. Thank you for believing in our kids and believing in us. Thank you for choosing to make a difference and transform a child’s life. Your monthly gift will make a difference in a child’s life today, and for generations to
- [Miracle Sunday Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/miracle-sunday-thank-you/) - Thank you! Your generosity will allow us to reach out to our city’s most vulnerable children and shine God’s gifts of faith, hope and love into their lives. At CityKidz, we believe that every child matters, every child counts and that no child should be judged by their perceived limitations, but by their limitless potential.
- [Miracle Sunday - Donate](https://citykidz.ca/miracle-sunday-donate/) - Bring God’s love into children’s hearts and homes. Donate Now Your financial gift will allow us to reach out to our city’s most vulnerable children and, through our words and actions, shine God’s gifts of faith, hope and love into their lives. Donation Amount(Required)$50$100$150$200OtherOther Donation Amount(Required) Monthly Donation Make this a recurring monthly gift. –This
- [Donate Thank You Regina](https://citykidz.ca/donate-thank-you-regina/) - Thank you!Your generosity will empower Regina children with the experiences, love and support they need to dream big and make their dreams a reality! At CityKidz, we believe that every child matters, every child counts and that no child should be judged by their perceived limitations, but by their limitless potential. Thank you for believing
- [Donate Thank You Ottawa](https://citykidz.ca/donate-thank-you-ottawa/) - Thank you! Your generosity will empower Ottawa children with the experiences, love and support they need to dream big and make their dreams a reality! At CityKidz, we believe that every child matters, every child counts and that no child should be judged by their perceived limitations, but by their limitless potential. Thank you for
- [Contact Us Thank You](https://citykidz.ca/contact-us-thank-you/) - Thank you! Your inquiry has been sent to our team and we will get back to you shortly.We are excited to further connect with you and see how we can work together to make a difference in the lives of our CityKidz children! Back to Homepage Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your time, whatever your talents, you
- [Blog](https://citykidz.ca/blog/) - BlogOur community is filled with inspiring people on incredible journeys. Their stories of hope come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some of our favourites. Story Volunteer Story: Meet Vince, a CityKidz Bus Driver Making a Difference Meet Vince: CityKidz Bus Driver Making A Difference Some volunteer origin stories are elaborate. Vince’s is
- [Accessibility](https://citykidz.ca/accessibility/) - Accessibility CityKidz is committed to meeting the needs of all our supporters and we are working hard to improve access to our facilities, programs and services.We encourage you to share your feedback with us about accessibility at CityKidz as we continue to strive for ways to improve. View our Accessibility Policy (PDF) Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever
- [Sitemap](https://citykidz.ca/sitemap/) - Sitemap CityKidz Web Pages1-Testing: Donate Now2024 Impact Report2025 Impact ReportAccessibilityAP25FLL – DonateAP25FLL – LandingAP25FLL – Thank YouAP26S2R – DonateAP26S2R – Landing PageAP26S2R – Thank YouAP26SPR – DonateAP26SPR – LandingAP26SPR – Thank YouBlogBoard Member Application Thank YouBoard of Directors ApplicationCareersComplaints PolicyContact UsContact Us Thank YouCorporate PartnershipDonate NowDonate Thank YouDonate Thank You OttawaDonate Thank You ReginaDonor PromiseFAQFor

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- [Default Kit](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=default-kit)
- [Careers](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=careers) - Join Our Team!Work with us towards a future free from child poverty. See Open Positions We’re always looking for new talent to help move our mission forward. Work that Transforms Lives We believe that every child matters and every child counts. We hold to the conviction that our actions, no matter how small, make a
- [Full Footer](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=full-footer) - Help us build strong foundations of faith, hope and love into children’s lives and watch them thrive. Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Youtube ABOUT US Our MissionOur ModelOur ProgramsCovid-19 ProgrammingOur ImpactOur StoryOur Founder & BoardOur TeamContact UsFAQ SUPPORT OUR WORK Donate NowFundraiseMonthly GivingMiracle SundayCorporate PartnershipGift of ChristmasShare a MealCare Kits GET INVOLVED VolunteerCareers FOR FAMILIES Program
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- [Text Section](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=text-section) - Resilience, Relationships, and Positive ExperiencesDetermination. Tenacity. Perseverance. Grit. This common denominator of success goes by many names, but at CityKidz we call it resilience.Resilience is what enables a child to come out of difficult circumstances unbroken and with a positive sense of self and a hopeful outlook for the future.By cultivating insight and initiative, resilience
- [goc10](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc10) - Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your time, whatever your talents, you can make a transformative difference in a child’s life. Volunteer Today Stay ConnectedI would like to receive email updates from CityKidz. Inspire Big DreamsHelp us build strong foundations of faith, hope and love into children’s lives and watch them thrive. Donate Now
- [goc9](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc9) - Frequently Asked Questions Are there specific toys you are looking for? Yes! Check out our Top 25 Toy Wishlist for the most in-demand toys. We also receive the fewest toy donations for kids ages 10-12. Please consider donating a new, unwrapped gift for them this season, or donate now and we’ll make sure to get
- [goc8](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc8) - Thank you to our 2021 Gift of Christmas Partners & Route Sponsors! Partners Route Sponsors Aldershot Depot Ancaster CRC Branthaven Homes CSL Group Jack & Cathy Scholtens Joseph Haulage KPMG LLP Rob Snyder & Suzanne Strongman Scholtens Inc.
- [goc7](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc7) - More Ways to HelpWith your help, Christmas will be merry and bright for hopeful Hamilton children. Donate a ToyCityKidz accepts new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0 to 12. Not sure what to buy? Check out this list with our kids’ top toy requests.See Top 25 Toy WishlistOur Toy Drive runs from November 1 until
- [goc6](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc6) - Looking at Kayla’s* Christmas wish list, we were feeling a little bit worried. It was exactly one item long. Her toy of choice wasn’t something overly elaborate or expensive, but it also wasn’t something that we had in stock.Kayla wanted an Elf on the Shelf. Specifically, she explained, she wanted an Elf on the Shelf
- [goc5](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc5) - The Gift of Christmas is about more than toys and trinkets. It’s a chance for us to tell the children in our community that they are loved, that they matter, and that someone is thinking of them.
- [goc4](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc4) - $50 Delivers hope and happiness to a child’s front door. $100 Make the season merry and bright for two CityKidz children. $200 Brings faith, hope and love into the homes of four children this season.
- [goc3](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc3) - $50 will help us brighten a child’s Christmas with: A thoughtfully selected and personally delivered gift A festive gift box filled with treats for their whole family A tasty, wholesome lunch they can enjoy A special CityKidz Christmas show on YouTube to celebrate the season
- [goc2](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc2) - Christmas means so much to a child. It’s a time of miracles, celebration, and wonder. But for many CityKidz families, it’s often a time of stress as tight budgets collide with children’s hopeful hearts.We want every child and every family to feel the joy and magic of the Christmas season. We want faith, hope and
- [goc1](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=goc1) - Give a child the Gift of Christmas!Hamilton children are counting on you to make their Christmas wishes come true. Donate Now Host a Toy Drive Donate a Toy
- [donate-form-section](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=donate-form-section) - Donation Amount(Required)$50$100$150$200OtherOther Donation Amount(Required) Monthly Donation Make this a recurring monthly gift. –This field is hidden when viewing the formI wish to supportHamiltonAdditional Information–Tribute Gift This gift is in honour or memory of someone. This gift isIn memory ofIn honour ofName(Required) First Last Notification Please notify the following person of my gift. Notify Name(Required) First
- [donate-top-text](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=donate-top-text) - Your gift will support vulnerable children with life-changing programs that empower them to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential.
- [sub-donate-box](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=sub-donate-box) - All donations over $10 are eligible for a tax credit. Tax receipts will be sent out in early 2022. If you require a tax receipt before this time, please contact info@citykidz.ca.
- [Sub Footer - Mobile](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=sub-footer-mobile) - Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your time, whatever your talents, you can make a transformative difference in a child’s life. Volunteer Today Stay ConnectedI would like to receive email updates from CityKidz. Inspire Big DreamsHelp us build strong foundations of faith, hope and love into children’s lives and watch them thrive. Donate Now
- [Stories Final](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=stories-final) - Stories of HopeThese stories highlight the many ways – both big and small – that your support is making a big difference in young lives. Newsletter Your Love In Action Last Christmas, your generosity made Christmas wishes come true for thousands of children in the CityKidz community and beyond. Read More » Video 2022 Highlights
- [Bottom 3 boxes](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=bottom-3-boxes) - Volunteers Transform LivesWhatever your time, whatever your talents, you can make a transformative difference in a child’s life. Volunteer Today Stay ConnectedI would like to receive email updates from Citykidz Inspire Big DreamsHelp us build strong foundations of faith, hope and love into children’s lives and watch them thrive. Donate Now
- [three cities part 2](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=three-cities-part-2) - Three Cities. One Mission.One day, we hope to serve communities from coast-to-coast, but for now, we’re bringing hope and opportunity to children in these cities.
- [3 cities part 1](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=3-cities-part-1) - CitzKidz Hamilton CitzKidz Ottawa CitzKidz Regina
- [Stories of Hope](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=stories-of-hope) - Stories of HopeThese stories highlight the many ways – both big and small – that your support is making a big difference in young lives. Volunteer Story: Meet Vince, a CityKidz Bus Driver Making a Difference Meet Vince: CityKidz Bus Driver Making A Difference Some volunteer origin stories are elaborate. Vince’s is beautifully simple:
- [footer](https://citykidz.ca/?elementor_library=footer) - Sign up for our Mailing List ABOUT Our MissionOur ProgramsOur TeamFounder & Board PROGRAMS All ProgramsKinderKidzCityKidzCityYouthJr. LeadershipRoadmaps to DreamsHome VisitsOperation Birthday ChildSummer to RememberGift of Christmas WAYS TO GIVE DonateMonthly DonorsMiracle SundayCorporateShare a MealCare KitsVolunteer with us LOCATIONS Contact UsHamiltonOttawaRegina CityKidz is committed to meeting the needs of all our supporters and we are working
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