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5 Great Causes That Need Your Support Over the Holidays

Monday, December 20th, 2021, 11:03 pm , Posted by MED +

The holiday season is the time of year to spend quality time with family and friends. It’s a time to show your appreciation. It is also a great time to give back to those who are in need. There are many great causes in the Greater Toronto Area and across Ontario that can use your support this holiday season (And all year). Seniors, people with disabilities, children, and families in need of some extra financial support can all use your help during the holidays.

At MED+, we are a firm believer in helping those in their time of need. It can be donating your time, gently used items, or a financial donation. Every little bit helps. Not sure what cause to support? We have put together a list of 5 great causes that you can support over the holidays:

The Food Bank

Your local food bank is an excellent cause to support during the holiday season. There are thousands of people in your community that rely on the Food Bank for support. During the holiday season, it is easy to support. There are donation locations across the city. You can donate to a food bin at your local grocery store. Many stores also give you the choice to make a cash donation at the checkout. Donate what you can afford. Whether it is a couple of cans of food or something more extensive, every little bit helps.

March of Dimes

There are 4.4 million Canadians who have disabilities. The March of Dimes provides a wide range of services to people with disabilities. Through their programs, they help people reduce risk and allow people to continue to live at home, continue to work and be an active participant in the community. They provide home and vehicle accessibility and assistive devices to adults and children with physical impairments. You can make a personal donation here.

Easter Seals

Easter Seals helps kids with physical disabilities succeed. They raise funds and offer programs and services for children with disabilities in Ontario. Your donations go toward supplying medical devices and equipment to help children meet basic needs and live a more independent lifestyle. You can donate and learn more about how you can support this cause here.

Canadian Red Cross

The Canadian Red Cross helps residence in a time of need. They are a humanitarian organization that helps people when they experience the unthinkable. When communities face tragedies such as forest fires, flooding, and other power and damaging weather events, the Canadian Red Cross is here to support you and help you start the recovery process. Learn more about this organization and how to donate here.

Support Local

Every community has many charities that support seniors and those in need. There are simply too many to mention. CanadaHelps.org provides a list of great community groups and charities that can use your support during the holidays. You can find a local charity by performing a search on their website. You can find groups supporting seniors, children, people with disabilities, and just about any other cause you can think of. This is a great resource for you to use if you are looking to help a specific cause.

Funding And Financing With MED+

If you or a loved one is in need of funding or financing for medical equipment to improve your lifestyle, we can help. Learn about how to apply for financing and get access to funding through a variety of community organizations. Learn more on our funding page.

If you have questions about any of our products or services, we are happy to help you. Don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to helping you in any way that we can.

Every Little Bit Helps!

Giving is what the holiday season is all about. Anything that you can give makes a difference to someone in our community. We thank you for your support in helping people in our community.

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