Inspiring Stories
Read stories and updates about the impact of your donations

Dr. Hugh Siddall: a champion of kids in care for 50+ years
Physician’s scholarship for youth extends his five decades of care for young people involved with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto

Malik’s story: Back in school after bullying
A child and parent in trouble received support on many fronts—now, they’re both back on track

Joyce’s & Ann’s story: Cribs kept their babies safe
Sweet Dreams program helps reduce the risk of SIDS to babies without a safe sleeping environment

Helping people in hardship with nowhere to turn
Emergency Grants annually help more than 250 children, youth and families in urgent need every year

Darius’s story: support for a struggling father
A past pilot program engaged vulnerable dads, helping to provide safety for their children and families

Chance to play, learn, grow for children and youth in care
Ignite The Spark provides access to sports, arts and recreation activities for local young people involved with child welfare

A helping hand for young mom Valeria* and her toddler
Donor support helped avert a crisis and gave this mother important skills, resources and community to provide for her child

Joseph’s story: Urgent help with food, supplies
Donor-funded program helps 18- to 23-year-olds set up their first apartment when they age out of government subsidy

Pilgrimage to Portugal for World Youth Day
Celebration attended by Toronto youth in care creates a once-in-a-lifetime experience that boosts their faith and spirits

Diana’s story: Daughter baptized thanks to donor support
Your generosity enables the CCAF to support the spiritual wellbeing of Catholic children and youth in care

Oluwatobi’s story: From foster care to becoming a lawyer
Donors to the CCAF helped this youth create a bright future for herself

Julia’s story: designing a fulfilling and successful life
Your donations support scholarships to help youth in care receive educational access and open doors to stability

TV host spotlights tenacious students
CP24 anchor Bakari Savage celebrated youth in extended care who received CCAF scholarships

Shanika’s story: Scholarship recipient defied the odds
“It means someone is rooting for me.” CCAF bursaries help youth in extended care attend university, college or trade school

O’Brien family: A legacy of support for kids and youth
Three generations give their time and money to offer hope for young people