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Compassion Society of Halton

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We respond to the needs of our community with support and connections by providing food, clothing, hygiene items and referrals.

We are NOT TAKING ANY CLOTHING DONATIONS! In a community such as Burlington, our past Mayor, Rick Goldring, has often pointed out, it is easy to forget that a great many of our citizens are suffering hardship and poverty. That's where Compassion Society of Halton steps in. From humble beginnings in Mina Wahidi's basement, Compassion Society has grown from a single rack of donated clothes to one of the major contributors to the well being of our most vulnerable citizens. With the assistance of our sponsors, donors, staff and volunteers we now help thousands of Halton's needy citizens. We continue to provide clothing, food and community service referrals to all who require these fundamentals of decent living. We demonstrate respect, confidentiality, sensitivity, inclusion, desire for social justice and well being, and transparency in our finances. We help many local men, women and children who desperately need our services and goods from time to time and often more frequently to simply help make ends meet. Compassion Society has been awarded with the Mayors award for Service in 2018. Several volunteers have been recognized for their dedication and work:

+ Jeremy Heatley (Burlington Citizen of the year 2004)
+ Julie Hellam (Burlington award for empowering women)
+ Edwin Broadus (Aldershot Honour Roll 2018)
+ Ron Hardy (Aldershot Honour Roll 2019)

If you have questions about what to and NOT to donate, please check our website: https://www.compassionsocietyofhalton.com/

11/11/2026

The Compassion Society of Halton remembers today the sacrifice that all our veterans and their families and friends have made for us.

11/10/2026

We are happy to announce that our clothing store has reopened this week. Please be patient with us as we navigate our newly set-up space during our busy holiday season. Thank you to all volunteers and staff who have helped to navigate this important community resource.

We appreciate your support! 🥰🙏

11/09/2026

❤️ HAPPY MONDAY, HALTON!

Our shelves are running very low on canned food, and we need your help to restock!

We're especially in need of:
🐟 Canned fish (tuna, salmon, etc.)
🥫 Canned protein
🫘 Beans and legumes
🥕 Canned vegetables
🍑 Canned fruit

Every can makes a difference and helps us provide nutritious food to individuals and families in our community who need a helping hand.

Want to help? There are several ways to get involved!

🛒 Shop & Donate: Check out our [Food Drive Info pg – https://www.compassionsocietyofhalton.com/how-to-help/partners -drives]

📦 Drop Off: Find our donation drop-off days and times here: [https://www.compassionsocietyofhalton.com/get-help -visit].

❓ Have questions? Contact us at [[email protected]].

💗 Can't make it to the store? A financial contribution is always appreciated and helps us continue providing essential support to our community. Donate here: [https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/64435].

Thank you, Halton, for continuing to show compassion in action. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes without.

Every donation counts. Every can matters! ❤️

11/06/2026

🎁 Holiday Gift Card Program Update 🎁

Our Holiday Gift Card Program is underway, and we need your help to reach our $35,000 goal!

Gift cards let our clients choose exactly what their family needs most. This year we’re focusing on just three retailers, so we can collect and deliver faster than ever:

🛒 Walmart
🛒 President’s Choice
🛒 Dollarama

Two ways to give:
🎁 Donate new gift cards in $25 increments ($25, $50, $75, $100+)
💻 Give online by direct deposit to [email protected]. Please note it’s for the Holiday Gift Program so our Admin team can allocate it correctly.

Drop off a gift card:
📍 1881 Fairview Street, Units 4 & 5, Burlington (Staples Plaza, next to Mandarin)
🕘 Mon & Fri 9am to 3:30pm | Wed 9am to 7pm

📅 Please donate by Friday, December 4. The program launches shortly afterwards.

Current progress: $1,736 raised, 5% of our goal!

Last year, our incredible community exceeded its goal. Let’s do it again! Every contribution helps families across Halton celebrate the holidays with dignity and joy.

Please give today, and share this post with your network. 💚❤️

Questions? Call 905-592-3722.

11/05/2026

Today we celebrate our Volunteer Managers, who have helped and continue to make the Compassion Society of Halton what we are. They play a crucial role in a volunteer-driven organization like ours. Thank you to all people who have managed, gathered, coordinated and led our volunteers to the amazing community impact we see today.

11/04/2026

A sincere thank-you to DLL for their continued support of the Compassion Society. ❤️

The recent donation of winter kits (each containing many items such as hats, hand warmers, hygiene items, snacks, etc.), as well as new socks and underwear for children, is greatly appreciated, especially at this time of year.

A special thank you to Camila, who coordinated this donation alongside her colleagues. We are so grateful for community partners like DLL for their generosity and support!!!

11/03/2026

At Compassion Society of Halton, we rely on the generosity of our community to keep our doors open and ensure we can provide help where it's needed, when it's needed.

We are incredibly grateful to the Zonta Club Of Oakville for their generous donation of $10,000!!! 🤩🙏🤩🙏🤩
We were delighted to welcome their Treasurer, Donna Kirichenko, and President, Theresa Valley, who presented us with the cheque.

This generous contribution will help us continue providing essential support to individuals and families in our community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Thank you, Zonta Club of Oakville, for your generosity and commitment to our community! ❤️

11/03/2026

We hope everyone had a safe and spooktacular Halloween! 🎃

With the arrival of our new Executive Director, the staff at Compassion Society of Halton took the opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit by dressing up in a fun group costume!

We hope everyone enjoyed a fun-filled weekend of tricks, treats, and plenty of Halloween memories! 👻🍬

10/30/2026

🎁 Holiday Gift Card Program Update 🎁

Our Holiday Gift Card Program is underway, and we need your help to reach our $35,000 goal!

Gift cards let our clients choose exactly what their family needs most. This year we’re focusing on just three retailers, so we can collect and deliver faster than ever:

🛒 Walmart
🛒 President’s Choice
🛒 Dollarama

Two ways to give:
🎁 Donate new gift cards in $25 increments ($25, $50, $75, $100+)
💻 Give online by direct deposit to [email protected]. Please note it’s for the Holiday Gift Program so our Admin team can allocate it correctly.

Drop off a gift card:
📍 1881 Fairview Street, Units 4 & 5, Burlington (Staples Plaza, next to Mandarin)
🕘 Mon & Fri 9am to 3:30pm | Wed 9am to 7pm

📅 Please donate by Friday, December 4. The program launches shortly afterwards.

Current progress: $1,038 raised, 3% of our goal!

Last year, our incredible community exceeded its goal. Let’s do it again! Every contribution helps families across Halton celebrate the holidays with dignity and joy.

Please give today and share this post with your network. 💚❤️

Questions? Call 905-592-3722.

10/29/2026

Thank you, Pets N Groom and Levie Initiative ! 👏🙏🤗

Pets N Groom’s 5th Annual Food Drive, held in support of the Compassion Society of Halton and with support from the Levie Initiative, brought in 376 pounds of food this October! 🐾

We are truly grateful for the generosity, kindness, and community spirit shown by everyone who contributed. Thank you for helping make a real difference in Halton! 👏👏👏

📷Pictured: Michael, Cathy and Marilyn.

Address

1881 Fairview Street, Units 4&5
Burlington, ON
L7S2K4

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday	4pm - 7pm
Friday	12pm - 3:30pm

Telephone

+19055923722

Website

https://www.compassionsocietyofhalton.com/

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