HCCF is an independent charitable organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency. Since 2012 we have partnered with the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) to support their students and families in need. Schools identify the student or family in need, and apply to HCCF for assistance. Funding is used to purchase the need on behalf of the student or family. We do not receive any direct funding from HCDSB.

Mission Statement

To help HCDSB students succeed at school by providing financial support to families in need.

Vision Statement

All HCDSB students have equitable opportunities at school, regardless of financial barriers.

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THE NEED

• Poverty remains a powerful factor in whether a student succeeds in school.
• Low-income students in Halton face financial barriers to learning. For example:
  • Basic Necessities like food and clothing
  • School activities with a fee like school trips or sports teams
• 10.5% of children in Halton live in low-income households – an estimated 3700 HCDSB students.

WHY DONATE?

• Our faith guides us to help our neighbors in need.
  • “….whatever you do for the least of these, my brothers and sisters, you do for me…” Matthew 25:40
• Education directly influences students’ life chances – and life outcomes.
• Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed
  • The Achievement Gap – An achievement gap can form between low-income students and their peers due to financial barriers to learning.
  • Mental Health Challenges – Social exclusion, shame, anger, stigma, low self-esteem, low confidence and loss of hope are all issues related to student poverty.
• Every student needs to have HOPE, DIGNITY & EQUITY