Dear Friends and Supporters,
For many years, our annual Compassion 365 BBQ has been a special tradition—a time to come together as a community, celebrate lives being changed, and raise funds to support families facing hardship.
This year, we’ve made the difficult decision not to hold our annual BBQ fundraiser. Due to a wrist and shoulder injury, I need to take the time to heal so I can continue serving our community well.
While we’ll miss gathering with you this year, one thing has not changed:
Families in our community still need help.
In fact, the need is growing.
Today, more than 123 families are looking to Compassion 365 for support. Behind every number is a story—a parent wondering how to put food on the table, a child needing school supplies to start the year with confidence, or a newcomer family trying to build a new life in Canada.
Because of generous supporters like you, we’re able to provide:
- Nutritious food and groceries for families in crisis
- School supplies and backpacks for children, especially newcomer families
- Clothing and essential household items
- Thanksgiving meals and seasonal support
- Practical assistance that restores hope and dignity
- Every gift reminds a family that they are not alone.
Our Goal: $15,000
Although the BBQ won’t happen this year, the work of Compassion 365 continues every day.
That’s why we’re inviting you to join our Compassion 365 $100 Challenge.
If 150 people give $100, together we will reach our goal of $15,000—enough to continue providing practical support to the 123 families currently seeking assistance through Compassion 365.
If $100 isn’t possible, please don’t let that stop you.
A gift of $25 provides groceries for a family.
A gift of $50 helps provide school supplies or clothing for a child.
A gift of $100 or more helps us respond to families facing urgent needs.
Every gift—regardless of the amount—makes a real and lasting difference.
Multiply Your Impact
Would you consider inviting someone else to join you?
Share the $100 Challenge with your family, friends, coworkers, church, or community group. Together, our individual acts of generosity can create extraordinary change.
Host Your Own Mini Fundraiser
Since we won’t be hosting our BBQ this year, perhaps you’d consider organizing a small fundraiser on behalf of Compassion 365.
Whether it’s a coffee morning, a workplace dress-down day, a garage sale, a birthday fundraiser, a church event, or something completely unique, we’d love to partner with you. Every fundraiser—large or small—helps bring hope to families who need it most.
If you’d like ideas or support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Ways to Give
E-transfer: donations@compassion365.ca, cash, cheque, credit card
Scan the QR Code
Charitable tax receipts are available for all eligible donations.
One Story of Hope
Recently, a single mother came to Compassion 365 feeling overwhelmed and unsure how she would provide for her family. Through the generosity of donors like you, we were able to provide food, clothing, and practical support during a very difficult season. More than meeting physical needs, she left knowing that someone cared and that she wasn’t facing life’s challenges alone.
This is the kind of impact your generosity makes possible.
Thank you for believing in the mission of Compassion 365.
Thank you for standing with families during some of the hardest moments of their lives.
Thank you for helping us remind people that hope is never out of reach.
Although we won’t gather around the BBQ this year, together we can continue changing lives.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Anna Rossi
Compassion 365 Foundation
Determination Respect Initiative Valor Excellence