Featured Events & Community Drives
Celebrate the season of giving with community events that bring joy, connection, and dignity to families across Durham Region.

Oshawa Generals Holiday Hope Game
Friday, December 12, 2025
Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa
The Oshawa Generals hit the ice in limited-edition holiday jerseys auctioned after the game to support children and youth through DCAF’s Holiday Hope Program.
Enjoy the Chuck-a-Puck fundraiser, community puck drop, and holiday fun throughout the night—turning hometown pride into holiday magic.
Presented in partnership with the Oshawa Generals and Petley Hare Insurance Brokers.
The Crooked Uncle – Sharon’s Kids Charity Breakfast
Saturday, December 6, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring an unwrapped gift for a youth (ages 13+) and receive a complimentary Drive-Thru Breakfast courtesy of The Crooked Uncle Bar & Grill (1180 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa).
All proceeds support “Sharon’s Kids”, benefiting the Durham Children’s Aid Foundation’s Holiday Hope Program. This year marks more than 50 years of this cherished community tradition.
Note: Entry from Simcoe Street is restricted. Please enter eastbound via Orchardview Blvd toward Simcoe St.
Santa Says: Sharon Clark is one of the 2025 Oshawa Walk of Fame recipients!
Suggested gifts: gift cards (Visa, OC, Shoppers, Best Buy, Chapters), toiletries, hair dryers, curling irons, makeup, shaving kits, and socks.