Winter Warmth

Kindle Kindness This Winter

Kindle Kindness this Winter! 

Without proper protection, the harsh winter can be a critical threat to those in vulnerable conditions.

This winter, Islamic Relief Canada is working to provide warmth and dignity to over 6,000 people across Canada and over 13,000 across the world. We are here to serve the most vulnerable with dignity, by providing warm clothing, hot meals, and basic necessities.

With one action, you can kindle your kindness and help save a life.

$30 can provide a hygiene kit to a person in need

$50 can provide a blanket to keep warm from the cold

$100 can provide the ultimate warmth bundle, including clothes, blanket, and a hygiene kit


Donate or volunteer today

 
 

9th Annual Winter Assembly and Distribution

Join us for a winter kit assembly in your region!

As the temperatures continue to plunge dangerously, our efforts will be focused this year in 29 cities and regions across Canada.

Winter care kits are being built and distributed to the unhoused, those without proper protection or shelter, and families in need.  Winter care kits include:

  • Backpack
  • Soap
  • Body Wash
  • Chapstick
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Hand Warmers
  • Face Wipes


  • Anti-bacterial Wipes
  • Towels
  • Reusable Bottle
  • Winter Fleece Underpants
  • Winter Socks
  • Fleece Blanket
  • Wearable Blanket
  • Gloves
  • Toque
  • Poncho
  • Comb
  • Razor Blade
  • Shaving Cream
  • Nail Filer
  • Shower Cap

International Winter Relief

Islamic Relief Canada is working to provide warmth and relief to over 13,000 people across 7 countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bosnia, Lebanon, Nepal, Palestine, and Syria.

Our winter charity appeal provides immediate humanitarian support to families in need, helping them cope during the harsh winter season. These efforts include cash distributions, food vouchers and kits, blankets, sweaters, and other winter essentials.


We aim to reach the most vulnerable members of each local community, including displaced families, female and child headed households, persons with disabilities, families with little/no income, the chronically ill, and orphan households. 


This year’s international winter relief includes: 

  • Afghanistan - Cash assistance of $500 CAD 
  • Bangladesh - Winter thermal clothing pack which includes 2 shawls, 2 blankets, 1 sweater, and 1 bag
  • Bosnia - Food parcel, $614 CAD in cash assistance to cover electricity bills, and firewood
  • Lebanon - Cash assistance of $84 CAD and food parcel 
  • Nepal - Winter pack containing blanket, shawl, bedding, beanie, and foam mattress
  • Palestine - Blankets and winter clothing
  • Syria - Distribution of 450 kg of heating material


This year’s international winter relief includes: 

  • Afghanistan - Cash assistance of $500 CAD 
  • Bangladesh - Winter thermal clothing pack which includes 2 shawls, 2 blankets, 1 sweater, and 1 bag
  • Bosnia - Food parcel, $614 CAD in cash assistance to cover electricity bills, and firewood
  • Lebanon - Cash assistance of $84 CAD and food parcel 
  • Nepal - Winter pack containing blanket, shawl, bedding, beanie, and foam mattress
  • Palestine - Blankets and winter clothing
  • Syria - Distribution of 450 kg of heating material

Build Winter Care Kits in Your Community  

This winter, Islamic Relief Canada is giving warmth, right here at home. You can be part of our winter appeal, and take action!


Join us for a winter kit assembly date in your region! Each Winter Care Kit includes hygiene items, warm clothing, personal protective equipment, sleeping and weather protection items.


Our Impact Over the Years

Every year, Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing warmth and dignity to those in need across over 20 cities, 7 provinces, and 1 territory.


Over the past 2 years we have:

55+

Community partners worked with

9,000+

People helped

Donate to continue spreading the warmth!  

This winter, your support is needed more than ever. Take action today and make a donation to provide hygiene kits, blankets, clothing to combat the cold, and more. 


$30 can provide a hygiene kit to a person in need

$50 can provide a blanket to keep warm from the cold

$100 can provide the ultimate warmth bundle, including clothes, blanket, and a hygiene kit

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