GivingTuesday marks 15 years of making a difference

CanadaHelps, the country’s largest online donation and fundraising platform, is calling on Canadians to unite in the spirit of giving for GivingTuesday. As the holiday season begins, GivingTuesday is one of the most important days of the year for Canadian charities. In 2026, GivingTuesday marks a milestone 15 years, and Canadians are asked to participate to support causes close to their hearts, helping charities thrive and respond to increased need.

“Charities play a critical role in Canadian society, filling gaps in service delivery but also driving innovative new ways of tackling our biggest issues. Millions of people rely on and benefit from the services they provide – from poverty reduction and animal rescues to health care, education, and disability support services, there is so much essential work done by charities,” said Marina Glogovac, President and CEO of CanadaHelps. “Most of the charities in Canada are small and they rely heavily on donations to do their work. If we let these charities fail, we all fail. Today, we call on Canadians to generously support the charities and causes that are at risk and so important to our communities and everyday lives.”

Making a GivingTuesday donation to one of Canada’s 86,000 registered charities is easy through CanadaHelps.org. As Canada’s trusted online destination for giving and fundraising.

To make a donation to Markham initiatives or any other charity group, visit canadahelps.org