2025 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Make a Difference this Holiday Season

This holiday season, give more than just a gift. Discover gifts with purpose that support incredible causes, spread joy, and make a real difference in the world. Together, let’s create the most memorable and meaningful holiday yet.

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Choose your gift

Browse our gift guide below and send a charitable gift with a holiday eCard. It’s the perfect gift for family, friends, coworkers, and everyone in between.

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Personalize It With a Custom Holiday eCard

Write a personalized message and pick your favourite holiday design or add your dedication in honour of a loved one.

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Make a Difference

Send your eCard and make a tangible difference for the causes you care about. You’ll make the seasons brighter for the lives you touch.

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New Holiday eCards

For more ways to show your love with each charitable gift!

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Shop Charitable Holiday Gifts that Make a Difference for Every Budget

The best gifts can’t be found in-store. Instead, give a gift that represents tangible ways that charities are making a difference this holiday season. Find gifts that provide food to the hungry, provide education to those in need, protect and care for animals, and much more.


Gifts Under $25

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Shop Charitable Holiday Gifts for a Cause Close to Their Heart

Find 100+ gifts for dozens of causes that make the world a better place. Whether your loved one is passionate about social justice, the environment, or animal rights, you are sure to find the perfect present.


For The Animal Lover

Gifts that rescue, rehome, and rehabilitate injured and abandoned animals.

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For the Children’s Rights Advocate

Gifts that uplift vulnerable children through education, music, clothing & more.

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For the Activist Ending World Hunger

Gifts that fight food insecurity through advocacy, meal programs for & more.

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For the Environmentalist

Gifts that fight climate change by planting trees, conservation & more.

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For the Public Health Champion

Gifts that provide medical care to those in need, offer mental health supports & more.

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For the Global Humanitarian

Gifts that feed, educate, and provide shelter to people in countries impacted by poverty.

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Can’t Decide? Give the Gift of Choice With a Charity Gift Card

Forgot someone on your list? It happens to the best of us! We believe that last-minute gifts can still be meaningful. Our gift cards let you instantly send your gift to anyone in the world without worrying about Canada Post delivering on time.

Choose the design and gift card value, and your recipient can choose from one, or multiple, Canadian charities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Charitable Gifts available year-round?
Yes they are! Charitable gifts are available for any occasion. Be it graduations, birthdays, retirements, weddings, back-to-school, or just because you can.
Will I receive a tax receipt for my Charitable Gift?

Yes. Every charitable gift, eCard, or gift card comes with an instant tax receipt.

Note: The individual who purchased the Gift Card will be issued a tax receipt at the time of purchase. The recipient of the Gift Card is not issued an additional tax receipt.

What is a charity gift card?

Perfect for any special occasion or a wonderful way to honour someone special, a CanadaHelps Charity Gift Card allows you to send a personalized card in whatever value you choose and your loved one chooses the charity who should receive the funds.

Note: The individual who purchased the Gift Card will be issued a tax receipt at the time of purchase. The recipient of the Gift Card is not issued an additional tax receipt.

Will I receive a tax receipt for my Charitable Gift?
As with every donation on CanadaHelps, you will receive an instant tax receipt upon donation of the charitable gift, eCards, and gift cards. Learn about charitable tax credits.
Have more questions? Browse more of our FAQ’s here.