Winter is a hard time of year for families in need. Many TDSB students are newcomers to Canada who are experiencing their first Canadian winter without the necessary gear to focus on learning and participate in the wonderful activities that winter has to offer.
The TDSB held its annual Winter Outerwear Drive from October 2022 to February 2023 to answer the call. 100% of monetary and in-kind donations were earmarked for students in need and provided a warm welcome to many students that are newcomers to Canada, mainly from Ukraine and Afghanistan. The drive saw 2,356 students in 74 TDSB schools receive in-kind donations of coats, pants, hats, gloves, and boots valued at $322,428.
We are grateful to the many donors and supporters of the drive that realizes our Board’s mission and vision. This is a great example of how an entire community can come together to support student achievement and well-being.
We continue to accept monetary and in-kind donations throughout the year. Please contact BusinessDevelopment@tdsb.on.ca to find out how you can support the campaign.