Giving Back this Holiday Season

It’s the Giving Season. Many of us give and receive so much at this time of year.  We’re excited to share inspiration for incorporating community generosity into your giving.

As we approach the tax receipt deadline of December 31, we’re here to support your giving, too. Please feel free to call or email if you need any help with processing donations for the 2025 tax year. 

Giving Tuesday Events & Initiatives

December 2, 2025, is Giving Tuesday. It follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is an opportunity to focus on giving back rather than getting. Many charities have special matching or other initiatives that kick off on Giving Tuesday; make sure you check in on your favourites. 

1) Give Kindness  – Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbour or stranger out, standing up for an issue, community or cause that you care about, there are many ways you can give back by being kind.

2) Give Recovery – Communities on the North Shore of Conception Bay are still recovering from the devastating wildfires this year.  Your care gives them hope and will support them as they rebuild. Give to the North Shore Fires Recovery Fund here. 

3) Give Choice – Many people like to give gift cards at this time of year. CanadaHelps has you covered with gift cards that allow the recipient to make a donation to any charity in Canada. Also great for birthdays and other celebrations. 

4) Give Local – Check out Business and Arts NL’s annual holiday gift guide to find countless local and unique gifts created by 50+ creatives from across the province. Local handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list! 

5) Give Social – We have so many community organizations that offer opportunities to give back by purchasing their goods and services. From eating at Stella’s Brasserie to ordering from Food First’s Avalon Food Hub or Western Food Hub to thrifting your gifts at Mokami’s Thrifty’s to delicious pizza at Choices for Youth’s Crust Craft Bakery, you can celebrate and give while supporting your community. 

We’ll keep adding to this list. Reach out to us at info@cfnl.ca if you have something you’d like to share.