Toy Drive - CHW Calgary Centre
The CHW Calgary Toy Drive provides toys to underprivileged children for the holidays through Franny’s Fund, Jewish Family Services Calgary (JFSC), and Alberta Children’s Hospital.
TOY DRIVE COMMITTEE:
Sara Brodsky, Chair
Mireille Klaver
Valerie Price
Athena Tanassi
DROP-OFF LOCATION:
Calgary JCC
DONATION DEADLINE:
December 19, 2025
ONLY ACCEPTING NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS
In Support of:
End of Year Campaign supporting CHW projects for youth mental health and education.
MORE ABOUT FRANNY’S FUND:
Due to the difficulties of navigating the legal system and managing both the financial and emotional strain of being a victim of domestic abuse, Franny’s Fund was created to provide help for parents and families in need of an urgent response, who are unable to access critical services. Thanks to CHW’s support Franny’s Fund is accessible through centres in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Calgary. The early intervention of counselling significantly impacts the success of these participants in the future.
In partnership with Franny’s Fund, administered through the Canadian justice system, at-risk women and children across the country will have access to the necessary support for legal counsel or therapeutic counselling services.
MORE CHW’s END OF YEAR CAMPAIGN:
Youth mental health challenges after October 7 have reached epidemic proportions in Israel and Canada. Our campaign addresses the critical issues around trauma recovery and PTSD treatment, as well as supporting education to provide hope for the future. CHW’s support is filling the gaps to empower those most at risk.
Youth mental health challenges after October 7 have reached epidemic proportions in Israel and Canada. Our campaign addresses the critical issues around trauma recovery and PTSD treatment, as well as supporting education to provide hope for the future. CHW’s support is filling the gaps to empower those most at risk.
Our 2025 End of Year Campaign proceeds will fund the Lea Zev Shilman & Joseph Zunia Shilman Therapeutic Programs at CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village, the Ruth & Fred z”l Cooperstock Dairy Farm Expansion and Horse Therapy Program at CHW Nahalal Youth Village, Therapeutic Support at CHW Netanya Technological High School, CHW Neri Bloomfield School of Design Student Scholarships, AND Jewish Outreach Leadership Training at Canadian Young Judaea.
CHW’S HEALING YOUNG MINDS Campaign will help build resilience against trauma by:
• Supporting youth through leadership training and development of Jewish identity
• Providing a supportive and calming environment for gaining life-skills, personal values, and a stronger work ethic
• Strengthening broken families through specialized therapy and excursions
• Fostering cognitive, behavioural, and emotional improvements through interactive horse therapy
• Improve quality of care for youth dealing with stresses and challenges, including anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, etc.
• Funding scholarships for needs-based students and academic excellence
*If we exceed our goals for a project commitment, due to donor generosity, we reserve the right to reallocate the additional funds raised to other funding commitments in Israel or Canada.
