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Wesley Provides Emergency Housing Support for Families and Single Women in Halton

When children and families arrive at Halton Region’s only emergency shelter for families, staff from Wesley’s Emergency Supportive Housing program make sure they have what they need. The shelter, comprised of 43 rooms in Burlington, is home to 70-100 people at any given time. Residents include families, young children, and single women, and approximately 75 […]

Distress Centre Halton Providing Free Mental Health Support for More Than 50 Years

For more than 50 years, Distress Centre Halton (DCH) has been providing confidential, free support to individuals facing emotional stress, loneliness, and crisis. As the need for connection grows, so too does demand for services. As of fall 2025, DCH support and crisis calls increased more than 40% monthly, with outbound support calls growing 20-35%. […]

FeedHalton Strengthening Food Security at the System Level

FeedHalton was built on collaboration and partnership to help strengthen food security in Halton Region. With a large warehouse facility, logistical support, and bulk procurement opportunities, the organization is providing vital infrastructure for local food security partners. “Access to good, nutritious food is about human dignity,” said Executive Director Robin Bailey. “Our neighbours who experience […]

Vital Community Conversation on Seniors and Community Belonging

April 16, 2026: Connection is a vital and important part of community belonging, especially for seniors. Charitable experts and community members gathered recently at the Tansley Woods branch for the second of three Vital Community Conversations being held by Burlington Community Foundation (BCF), in collaboration with Burlington Public Library. Participants heard about findings from BCF’s […]

Vital Community Conversation on Housing

January 27, 2026: Housing is a vital community need, but it’s not one that is being met for everyone in Burlington and Halton Region. Community members, elected officials, and non-profits came together for a Vital Community Conversation to learn about initiatives that are happening inthe local community and how they can take action to support […]

Partnering to Support Youth Engagement and Philanthropy

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) knows how important it is to engage young people in giving. So does the Burlington Community Foundation (BCF). Together, they are ensuring that secondary students in Burlington will be able to create an impact in their local community by supporting a charitable gift to an organization of their choosing. […]

Conservation Halton Creates an Environmental Impact From the Ground Up

Conservation Halton has been helping youth connect with the environment through its From the Ground Up program for the past eight years. This unique educational initiative for middle and high school students blends experiential, hands-on learning with lasting environmental impact. As the spring 2025 season ended, six schools across Halton Region participated, engaging more than […]

CHMA Halton knows that Family Matters

Those dealing with mental health concerns need support, and so do their caregivers. At the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Halton, the Family Matters Program is filling this important need by offering free workshops for caregivers of adults with mental health conditions. “When one person in a family lives with mental health and/or addiction […]

‘I never would have seen myself getting this far’

Restoration Second Stage Homes

Restorations Second Stage Homes provides vital support to survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking through providing long-term housing and peer programming that is led by survivors. Nancy’s House, which welcomed its first residents in 2022 and is supported by granting from BCF and fundholders, provides support to meet the physical, emotional, mental, social, and […]