Above and Beyond
How to help in a more significant way:
Double your impact!
Since food is the primary focus for families who are struggling, one amazing family from our community has pledged to match every grocery or Walmart gift card donation of $500 or more to support the Above and Beyond RFTS program, up to $10,000. This means your gift will have double the impact – letting us support even more families to meet their basic needs this holiday season.
Critical Requests!
On occasion, the needs of the RFTS families extend beyond nourishment, encompassing critical requests that could significantly enhance their quality of life.
If you are interested in contributing to any of these items or services, please reach out to Tania Da Fonseca at [email protected] or Deirdre Matthews at [email protected]
Family #4
Parent: Mother and Stepfather
Children: Daughter (16), Son (14)
Above and Beyond Request: Minecraft Lego sets (Committed)
A caring family facing financial hardship while supporting a child with special needs and a teen managing mental health challenges.
Family #8
Parents: Mother and Father
Children: Daughter (18), Son (17)
Above and Beyond Request: Double-size mattress & support with cell phone plan
A devoted family rebuilding after a tragic accident left the father paralyzed and the mother as his full-time caregiver.
Family #13
Parent: Single Mother
Children: Son (18), Son (16), Daughter (8), Daughter (6), Dog
Above and Beyond Request: Trampoline park passes
A single mother creating a safe, loving home for her four children as they rebuild from trauma and hardship.
Family #15
Parent: Mother, Father
Children: Son (16), Son (7), Son (6)
Above and Beyond Request: Family weekend at a Niagara Falls waterpark resort
A resilient family managing complex medical needs and daily care while providing unconditional love for their three sons.
Family #17
Parent: Single Mother
Children: Daughter (18), Daughter (13), Daughter (12)
Above and Beyond Request: Snacks for school lunches
A hardworking mother and her teen daughters are facing rising costs and food insecurity while striving together with determination.
Family #23
Parent: Single Mother
Children: Son (21), Daughter (17), Daughter (11), Son (9), Daughters, twins (6)
Above and Beyond Request: Twin and Queen size bed sheets (Committed), blankets, and eyeglasses for mom (Gifted by Lakeview Vision and Dr. Justine Fung)
A dedicated mother recovering from injury and caring for six children while trying to keep their home warm and supported.
Family #27
Parent: Single Mother
Children: Son (adult), Daughter (19), Daughter (17), Daughter (12), Grand daughter (1)
Above and Beyond Request: Warm pyjamas (Women's sizes Small Medium and Large) (Committed)
A courageous mother rebuilding a peaceful life for her children and granddaughter after leaving an abusive environment.
Family #35
Parent: Single Mother
Children: Daughter (21), Son (19), Daughter (9), Son (5)
Above and Beyond Request: Pillows (Committed), hair products for mixed race kids
A loving Métis mother supporting her children and siblings with strength and stability despite financial strain and employment loss.
Family #46
Parent: Single Mother
Children: Son (9), Son (7)
Above and Beyond Request: Tablet, remote-control cars
A brave newcomer family starting fresh in Canada after fleeing conflict, rebuilding stability and hope for their two young sons.
Family #50
Parent: Single Mother
Children: Daughter (12), Daughter (6)
Above and Beyond Request: Lego sets & toiletries (Committed)
A hardworking mother supporting her daughters while managing financial stress and caring for a child with anxiety.
Special thanks to the Families who committed to the Donor Matching Program
- The Welchinski Family
- Jen & Albert Patel
- Anderson-Weeks family
- Everleigh and Hudson Nudds
- The Alexson-Chernyak family
- Mark, Shilpa & Dhevan Priebe
- Simon Lachapelle
- Jennifer Repec and Dean Cutting
- The D'Ambrosio Family
- Claessen Family
- Ford Family
- Robert and Jaimee Fidani
- Wells/Doyle family
- Amy, John, Isla, Jack and Sarah Graham
- The De Vellis and Morin Family
- Anonymous donors x 6