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How culture shapes volunteerism in Canada

A recent Statistics Canada report shows differences in volunteerism rates by race and immigration status. About 70 per cent of racialized Canadians volunteered in 2023, compared with 74 per cent of white Canadians. Both groups were significantly more likely to volunteer informally, by directly helping people, than to volunteer formally with an organization.

Canadian Affairs

Holiday with a Hero wraps for another year

Chatham-Kent's ninth Holiday with a Hero event has wrapped up, and it was a great success. Fifty-five kids took part in the program this year. OPP Provincial Constable Jay Denorer, a board member of Holiday with a Hero, explained that the program began with the idea of changing the perspective of kids who may view first responders in a negative way.

Windsor News Today

‘It’s impacting workplaces’: Windsor mom tries to change attitudes about homelessness and addiction

A Windsor mother is working to change attitudes about homelessness and addiction. Jodi Nesbitt now has the backing of Unifor’s Ontario Council in pushing for increased awareness and supports for family members whose loved ones are homeless or struggling with addiction.

Canadian donations to charity take a hit, drop to all-time low, study shows

A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023. The Canadian public policy think tank study showed that around one-in-six Canadians — or just under 17 per cent — are making charitable donations on their tax returns.

Cans, cash or credit: How you can help Windsor’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul Friday

The radio station is hosting their 22nd annual fundraiser to collect food and money to help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP).“We can’t do this alone, we need the help of the community,” SSVP Treasurer Bernie Hamlin told CTV News.

YQGgreen Members Bring Warmth To Windsor Essex Community

YQGgreen is reminding the community that meaningful giving doesn’t have to mean buying new. Many of us have more winter accessories than we use: extra scarves, mittens, or toques tucked away in a drawer. Now until Tuesday, December 16, 2025 The Downtown Mission and our YQGgreen members are working together to gather gently used items to help many in need and often living outdoors.

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