Children's Fund | APPLY FOR FUNDS/TOYS
Illustration of smiling volunteers holding a box of toys beside a Christmas tree in Hamilton.

Support for community organizations

A little support.
A lot of Christmas magic.

Helping Hamilton organizations bring
toys, hope and joy to children and families.

Who can apply?

Registered charities, community groups and service providers supporting children and families in Hamilton. Support is provided through organizations, rather than directly to individual households or families.

How can we help?

Operation Santa Claus logo

Operation Santa Claus

Request toys

Apply for unwrapped toys for the children your organization serves. Toys are picked up on December 14 or 18.

Apply for Toys
Christmas Tree of Hope logo

Christmas Tree of Hope

Request funding

Apply for financial assistance for programs that support local children and families.

Apply for Funding

Apply by

Apply in 3 simple steps

  1. Choose your support

    Select the toy or funding application above.

  2. Tell us about your organization

    Share your needs and how many children will benefit.

  3. Submit your application

    Complete your request before the deadline.

With thanks

Our sponsors and supporters

  • Vacu-Man Furnace & Duct Cleaning
  • Dynamic Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration
  • Stybek Roof
  • Y108
  • Energy 95.3
  • McMaster Innovation Park

Interested in sponsoring the Children’s Fund? Get in touch