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An adapted tricycle for Chen: help Chen move freely
Chen needs an adapted tricycle that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,700.
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Money Bills & expensesUrgent Animals & rescueSave Rosie: Keith can't afford the emergency vet
A German shepherd named Rosie needs orthopedic surgery - a $2,200 bill the family can't cover.
Money EnvironmentClean air and water for Kelowna: restoring the Cedar wetland
A neighborhood-led restoration of the Cedar wetland needs $1,800 for saplings and equipment.
Volunteer time Elderly careCompanionship wanted: Leonardo's knitting and a cup of tea
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Leonardo is asking for.
MoneyUrgent Elderly careBeau wants to stay at home - help fund eight months of care
Help Beau stay in his own home with eight months of part-time care.
MentoringUrgent Mental health & recoveryEva needs someone who understands: peer support in recovery
Eva is four months into recovery and would welcome a mentor with lived experience.
Volunteer time Elderly careFriendly visitor needed for an 87-year-old neighbor in Brampton
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Alexa is asking for.
MoneyUrgent Elderly careHome care fund for Gianna in Edmonton
Help Gianna stay in her own home with six months of part-time care.
Volunteer time Elderly careFriendly visitor needed for an 82-year-old neighbor in Victoria
Scarlett lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
Goods & supplies Education & schoolUsed laptop wanted: Thomas is studying software engineering without a computer
Do you have a laptop collecting dust? Thomas needs one for online coursework.
Bills & expensesCritical Housing & rentStop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Benjamin's family in Sherbrooke
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Benjamin needs $4,400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Sherbrooke.
$0 raised of $4,4000%🇨🇦 J7W 8Y2, Sherbrooke, Quebec, CanadaVolunteer time Community projectsJoin the Holiday Toy Drive: Kevin needs helpers on Friday
We are short of hands for the Holiday Toy Drive; can you spare a morning?
Money Elderly careCare for Avery, 94: help cover a carer and medication in Toronto
Avery can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $6,850.
Professional serviceUrgent Housing & rentGas fitter needed urgently: Isaac's home isn't safe
A gas fitter is needed to repair a septic backup at the home of a family of 3.
Volunteer time Community projectsVolunteer day: Seniors' Tea Afternoon, Toronto
We're short of hands for the Seniors' Tea Afternoon; can you spare a morning?
HousingUrgent Housing & rentA spare room for 3 months: Isla, working in Regina, between homes
Hosting Isla would give a hardworking a care assistant the stability to find a new place.
Bills & expensesUrgent Funeral & lossHelp Théo lay Lucie to rest with dignity in Ottawa
Théo lost his sister suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $3,900.
Bills & expensesUrgent Animals & rescueHelp Tian save Poppy - surgery needed
A cat named Poppy needs emergency surgery - a $1,150 bill the family can't cover.
Volunteer time Education & schoolVolunteer tutor needed: accounting for a motivated student in London
Looking for a patient accounting tutor, 3 hours a week, for 13 weeks.
Money Jobs & livelihoodMy taxi: Nolan's only way to earn a living
Nolan drives for a living in Red Deer, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
Volunteer time Elderly careCompanionship wanted: Camille's cricket and a cup of tea
Camille lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
Goods & supplies Education & schoolLaptop needed for coursework: Lin, Québec
A modest, working laptop is all that stands between Lin and a full online workload.
Transport Jobs & livelihoodA ride from Ottawa to the regional hub for Kai's new job
A ride and a few boxes: that's all that stands between Kai and a new job.
MoneyUrgent Food & hungerHelp Satish keep the the Second Helping pantry stocked
Help keep a free food pantry open for families facing hunger in Vancouver.
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