Make Christmas Brighter for a Local Family

This year, our goal is to raise $500,000 to bring holiday cheer to nearly 2,000 local families.
Every dollar donated helps us provide:

  • A full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings — turkey included

  • Gifts and gift cards for children and teens

  • A sense of hope and togetherness for those who need it most

100% of donations go directly to families in need.
No administrative fees — just pure community giving.

Want to donate via E-transfer/EFT?  Please send your donation to our donation coordinator at [email protected].  In order to receive a tax receipt for this type of donation, we require your full name, address, telephone number and postal code sent to the same email address.

Donate Now

Your gift through CanadaHelps ensures families right here in Barrie and the surrounding area can share in the joy of Christmas.

Want to donate via E-transfer/EFT?

Please send your donation to our donation coordinator at [email protected].  In order to receive a tax receipt for this type of donation, we require your full name, address, telephone number and postal code sent to the same email address.

Prefer to Give by Mail?

You can also support us by sending a cheque or sharing our official 2025 Christmas Cheer Donation Letter with friends, neighbours, or colleagues. 

Download the 2025 Christmas Cheer Appeal Letter (PDF)

Mailing address:
Barrie & District Christmas Cheer
PO Box 161, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T2

Mail Delivery Update:
Canada Post is currently operating under a rolling service disruption, and delivery times may vary. If you’re sending a cheque by mail, please allow extra time for it to reach us.

To make sure your donation supports families before Christmas, we recommend giving online through CanadaHelps.org — it’s fast, secure, and your tax receipt is issued instantly.

Are you a local business that wants to help?

Contact our warehouse at [email protected] and request a donation box for unperishable food items and new, unwrapped toys.

We’ll do all the work! We’ll bring it to you, and pick it up when it’s ready.

Host a fundraiser on our behalf

If you or your business would like to host a fundraiser on our behalf, we’ll help you get the word out! Let us know and we can advertise it through our social media channels. Contact our Events Coordinator at [email protected]