December 1 through 25, a suggested charitable or non-profit donation will be made. The goal is to open doors for people, not doors for chocolate, and work on building community. Though Christmassy, this is a secular project. The only organizations with religious ties to be featured will be fully inclusive of all people. The range of organizations will be diverse and are not intended to be exhaustive suggestions; our city has too many to cover all. (So I'll do this annually to promote as many wonderful organizations as possible.)

Please consider monetary or in-kind donations for the featured organizations. I'm hoping each reader can contribute $5 per organization, per day. Please feel free to give more or to give what you can; some organizations have lists of items they need. Many are desperate for volunteers now and all year.

Please post if you have contributed in some way. I'd like to see if there is interest in a municipal charity advent calendar.

Thank you for participating!

Monday 21 December 2015

Door 21! The Edmonton John Howard Society!



Door 21 has been opened this morning to reveal:

Edmonton John Howard Society http://www.johnhoward.org/

The Edmonton John Howard Society is as uniquely diverse in its services and programs as it is in its clientele. From youth lacking support systems to victims of family violence to those at risk of involvement or involved in the justice system, EJHS aims to be a support that feels like family, something many people have never experienced.
In their words, [w]e celebrate with our clients when they succeed and we welcome them back when they stumble. "

With a range of client base so broad and services equally so, it's hard to write about all EJHS does without writing a book. In short, they offer supportive and educational programs that meet the needs of their clients.

In short, the Edmonton John Howard Society provides hope and real opportunities for success for the people who walk through their doors or phone in for help.

A vital support in Edmonton, please donate to EJHS. Because their donations are received through CanadaHelps, all donations received in December will be matched at 1% if PayPal is the method of payment. A chance to give more!


  • gently used men's pants 
  • t-shirts
  • hoodies  

Please call 780.428.7590 for more information or drop off donations to #101, 10010 - 105 Street. 

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed Wednesdays from 12:00p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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