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A new national report highlights that managing limited financial resources remains the most common challenge for Canadians—with the cost of living continuing to top household concerns. With need rising in communities nationwide, The Salvation Army is calling on Canadians to give generously this holiday season.

On International Volunteer Day, Canada recognizes the incredible volunteers in Canada and around the world whose efforts power not-for-profit organizations, charities and countless community initiatives.

When Ouafaa Eladmi and her family moved to Canada three years ago, she knew they were embarking on a transitional period that might require some sacrifices, one of them being the Christmas season. The family, originally from Casablanca, Morocco, first had to adapt to their new surroundings. The move from a big city to a small town such as High River, Alta., was a significant change. With no family or many friends around, Ouafaa was expecting a toned-down Christmas.

We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The organization representing 111 hunger relief agencies across B.C.

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced a significant new partnership with World Vision Canada, a global relief, development, and advocacy organization. This alliance aims to reach out to CFL's expansive fan base to create meaningful changes in the lives of children living in high-risk regions around the globe.

Big Brothers Vancouver is getting a helping hand recruiting new volunteers from a former little brother. Brodan Thiel, 28, says Big Brothers played a key role in his childhood. "As a kid, I had an absent father at home and this was an outlet for me to get through and have a role model in the community," he said.