For the Season of Giving, Support One of Canada’s Top-Rated Charities

This year, for Giving Tuesday, Serenia Life ran the 12 Days of Charitable Giving across our social media platforms. For 12 days, we featured one of 12 Canadian charities that made it on to Charity Intelligence Canada’s Top 100 Charities of 2024.

Seeing that we find ourselves in the Season of Giving, we hoped it might inspire our members to consider running an Action Team in support of one of these deserving organizations.

Now that we’re on the final day, we decided to list all 12 charities in this one article and share them with those of you who aren’t on social media or choose not to follow Serenia Life on social media. (Is that you? It doesn’t have to be! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, or X today!)

This might just be your last chance to do good before the new year. So if you’re ready to put your giving cap on, we’ve made it easy: Read through this list, choose the cause that speaks to you, and use the seed money from your Action Team benefit (value: $250) to raise funds for those in need.

1. If you’re worried about climate change…

Consider an Action Team in support of Environmental Defence Canada. This top-rated charity aims to protect Canada’s freshwater and land, decrease plastic pollution, and promote clean energy alternatives. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 88 cents goes directly to the cause*.

2. If you want to help those facing homelessness…

Consider an Action Team in support of Calgary Homeless Foundation (or, if you live elsewhere, find a local organization near you). This top-rated charity finances its network of 25 agencies involved in emergency housing, community treatment, non-market housing, and other social services. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 80 cents goes to directly to the cause*.

3. If you’d like to support Canadians living with a mental health issue…

Consider an Action Team in support of Progress Place. This top-rated charity offers programs and services which provide opportunities for recovery through friendship, employment, education, housing, and recreation. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 90 cents goes directly to the cause*.

4. If you feel strongly that all Canadian youth should have equal access to education…

Consider an Action Team in support of Pathways to Education. This top-rated charity works in communities across Canada to reduce high school dropout rates in low-income areas and remove barriers to graduation by offering tutoring, adult role models, mentoring, scholarships, and more. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 73 cents goes directly to the cause*.

5. If you want to help children in the BC foster system…

Consider an Action Team in support of Aunt Leah’s. This top-rated charity runs five housing programs that provide housing to youth and families at risk. Aunt Leah’s also helps those previously in foster care live independently, and helps women avoid losing custody of their children. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 74 cents goes directly to the cause*.

6. If you’d you like to help ensure Indigenous communities in Ontario have access to clean water…

Consider an Action Team in support of Water First Education and Training Inc. This top-rated charity has worked with over 90 Indigenous communities, with programs focusing on education, training, and collaboration. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 79 cents goes directly to the cause*.

7. If you want to help women and children escaping domestic violence in Calgary…

Consider an Action Team in support of Discovery House (or find a like-minded charity in your city). This top-rated charity aims to end the traumatic cycle of domestic violence for families with children. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 85 cents goes directly to the cause*.

8. If you’d like to help create a world without barriers for people with disabilities…

Consider an Action Team in support of Rick Hansen Foundation. In 1985, Rick Hansen started the Man in Motion World Tour to raise awareness about and money for spinal cord injury research. As a Paralympic athlete, Rick wheeled 40,000 kilometres over two years and raised $26 million. In 1988, after the tour, this top-rated charity was created. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 68 cents goes directly to the cause*.

9. If you want to help address food insecurity in Regina…

Consider an Action Team in support of Regina and District Food Bank (or look for the food bank nearest you). This top-rated charity provides services directly and through partnerships to help with food supplies, skills development and connections to community supports. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 92 cents goes directly to the cause*.

10. If you feel strongly about easing Canadian veterans’ transition from soldier to civilian…

Consider running an Action Team in support of Veterans Transition Network. This top-rated charity delivers Canada’s only evidence-based reintegration and recovery program. It also provides counselling designed especially for veterans to tackle trauma and mental health issues. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 82 cents goes directly to the cause*.

11. If you have a soft spot for stray animals in need of a home…

Consider an Action Team in support of Calgary Humane Society (or find an animal rescue in your local area). This top-rated charity is one of the few admission shelters in North America, meaning they do not turn any animals away. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 86 cents goes directly to the cause*.

12. If you want to help countries with limited access to medical care get the health care they need…

Consider an Action Team in support of Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières. This top-rated charity has 24 national offices that work in more than 75 countries, providing assistance based on need, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or political affiliation. And you can feel good knowing that for every dollar donated, 80 cents goes directly to the cause*.

Ready to take action? Apply for an Action Team today!

*according to Charity Intelligence Canada

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