Give Hope This Holiday Season

Shop the Hope for the Holidays Market and make a meaningful difference in mental illness and addictions recovery across Alberta.

Shop the Market

How It Works

GIVE HOPE TODAY

1. Browse the Hope for the Holidays Market

View meaningful gifts that represent donor-funded initiatives that support Albertans on their mental health and recovery journeys.

2. Make Your Gift

Select items that resonate with
you, from Sparks of Hope under $100 to Transforming Hope through life-changing treatment and programs over $750.

3. Share Hope All Year

Your holiday generosity creates
a lasting impact that extends far beyond the season, bringing hope and healing to people and communities across Alberta.

Our Gift Categories

Sparks of Hope

Under $100

Growing Hope

$100-$500

Transforming Hope

$750+

Your Gift In Action

“The Day Hospital had courses that were fundamental to my understanding of myself, both today and for many years to come. I’m very grateful I had these experiences, since I’m not sure I’d still be here if I hadn’t. By the time I left, I found myself telling someone who was where I once was, ‘It’ll get better, trust me.’”

— Former Alberta Hospital Edmonton Day Program patient

Where Your Gift Goes

Each gift in our virtual market represents real items, programs, and services that align with the Mental Health Foundation’s commitment to a future where mental illness and addictions care is grounded in evidence, shaped by real experiences, and accessible to everyone.

Your donation supports the Mental Health Foundation’s three funding priorities:

Research and Evaluation

Advancing evidence-based practices and innovative diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation approaches.

Patient Experience and Outcomes

Improving patient experiences to ensure they receive care in environments that support dignity, recovery, and healing.

Connecting Care Systems

Creating stronger care pathways which are connected, easy to access and navigate, and built around the people they serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive a tax receipt?

Tax receipts are provided for donations $25 and over as outlined by the CRA.

What's the tax year deadline?

Your donation must reach us by December 31:

Online: Donate by 11:59 PM MT on December 31, 2025

Mail: Postmarked by December 31, 2025, received by January 15, 2026

Is my personal and financial information secure?

We treat your donor information seriously. Please refer to our privacy policy.

What are some other ways to get involved to support MHF?

Host a community event
Volunteer with us
Attend a virtual Lunch & Learn

The Hope for the Holidays Market is a community-led donation campaign by the Mental Health Foundation dedicated to transforming Alberta’s mental illness and addictions care system. The items, services, and programs described in our Hope for the Holidays Market are representative of just some of our donor-funded initiatives. The value of your donation will support the Mental Health Foundation’s highest priority needs.