Make a Difference in Your Community

Volunteering during the holiday season is a wonderful way to spread joy and make a positive impact in your community. It gives you a sense of connection and gratitude, reminding us of the importance of giving back and supporting those in need, while also creating lasting memories and friendships.

When Winnipeg’s West End Cultural Centre put out a plea on Dec. 1 calling for help to get out of a tough financial spot, staff did not expect to exceed their $50,000 goal by $20,000 in the first week of the fundraising campaign. The goal was to hit $50,000 by Dec 31, giving the community exactly a month to keep the WECC’s programs from shutting down.

January is Braille Literacy Month in Canada, a time to recognize braille as a cornerstone of literacy, learning, and independence for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. That’s where your hands can help. Funds raised through Braille Nails will help support CNIB’s braille literacy programs, ensuring they have access to instruction, materials, and tools that allow them to learn to read and write independently. Just as we would never question the importance of print literacy for sighted children, children who are blind deserve the same foundation for success.