Toronto Community Justice Fund (TCJF)
Over the past two years, police in Toronto have cracked down on the Palestinian liberation movement. If you’re looking to support those facing charges, give a donation to the TCJF to help provide legal and financial support. tcjf.ca
Canadians for Tax Fairness (C4TF)
For the friend who can’t stand billionaires, donate a bit of cash in their name to C4TF. They fight for fair and progressive tax policies, and advocate for a strong and sustainable economy. taxfairness.ca
The Grind
Yes, this is a shameless plug, but we really need the money. And we’re pretty sure you have a friend, family member or coworker who likes The Grind. Make their day (and ours) with a donation to support Toronto’s only free, city-wide, local politics and culture print magazine. thegrindmag.ca/support-the-grind
Groundswell Fund
Groundswell pools money then distributes it to grassroots activist groups like Friends of the Attawapiskat River, which is protecting Indigenous territory in Northern Ontario from mining projects. Instead of trying to search out each individual group, give a gift in your loved one’s name and Groundswell’s volunteers will figure out where it shouldgo. groundswellfund.ca
Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
If you’re looking to support first responders internationally, consider gifting a donation to MSF, which provides essential medical assistance to those facing humanitarian crises in Palestine, Sudan, Haiti, and dozens more countries around the world. action.msf.ca/
Ase Community Foundation
Following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, the Ase Community Foundation is raising money for Jamaicans with disabilities, including mobility aids, essential care and medical equipment. @asecommunity (Instagram)
The Bike Brigade
For the cyclist in your life, consider a donation to The Bike Brigade, an organization of volunteer bikers that partners with mutual aid groups and food banks to deliver food and other essential supplies to vulnerable communities across Toronto. bikebrigade.ca/donate
This article appeared in the 2025 Dec – 2026 Jan issue.
