Holiday Heroes

The Community Heroes Program connects local businesses with community agencies to help bring holiday joy and support to families in need throughout the Christmas season. Through the program, businesses interested in organizing a toy drive are paired with a local community agency that supports children and families experiencing financial hardship or other challenges during the holidays. The Halton Regional Police Service acts as the matchmaker, helping establish meaningful partnerships and ensuring donations are directed where they are needed most. A key feature of the program is the opportunity for businesses to tailor their toy drives to the specific needs identified by their community agency partner, including children’s ages, genders, interests, and other requested items. This needs-based approach allows businesses to make a meaningful and personalized impact, while helping ensure that donations are well matched to the children and families receiving them. By connecting local generosity with the organizations that understand their communities best, Community Heroes creates meaningful partnerships and helps make the holiday season brighter for families across Halton.

The Kozy Kids Program is a community-driven winter clothing initiative led by the Halton Regional Police Service to help ensure that children and youth across Halton have the winter essentials they need to stay warm, healthy, and able to participate fully in school and their communities. Launched in 2021 after identifying children missing school due to a lack of adequate winter clothing, the program has grown through strong partnerships with local school boards, community agencies, and the generosity of the Halton community. The program is supported through financial donations from community members, as well as donations of new winter clothing collected at each Halton Regional Police Service station. Children and families experiencing financial barriers are identified through trusted community partners and provided with essential winter clothing, including coats and snowsuits. Kozy Kids reflects the power of collaboration and community generosity, helping remove a barrier that no child should have to face and ensuring local children can experience the winter season with warmth, comfort, and dignity.

For more information, please contact our Youth Team:
905-825-4777 ext. 5550
youthteam@haltonpolice.ca

The Cram-a-Cruiser Toy Drive is a community-wide holiday initiative led by the Halton Regional Police Service in partnership with Canadian Tire stores across Halton. Taking place on November 21, November 28, and December 5, the events invite residents to help fill a police cruiser with new, unwrapped toys for children and families who may be experiencing financial challenges during the holiday season. All toys collected are distributed directly to community organizations throughout Halton that support families in need, ensuring donations reach local children and families who will benefit from them most. These festive, family-friendly events bring police officers and members of the community together in the spirit of giving, with every donated toy helping to bring excitement and joy to a local child at Christmas. The generosity of Halton residents and the support of our Canadian Tire partners make Cram-a-Cruiser an important part of the region’s holiday giving efforts and a meaningful way for the community to come together to support local families.

The public can support a Cram-a-Cruiser at the following locations on November 21^st, 28^th, or December 5^th:

The Halton Regional Police Service is proud to partner with The Gift of Giving Back and Fortinos for a series of Cram-a-Cruiser events supporting local families and community organizations across Halton.

This community-focused initiative brings together Halton Police, Fortinos, The Gift of Giving Back and youth hockey teams from across Halton to collect much-needed food and donations for local food banks and community organizations. Participating hockey associations include the Burlington Eagles, Burlington Barracudas, BLOMHA, Oakville Rangers and Oakville Hornets.

Cram-a-Cruiser events are part of The Gift of Giving Back’s longstanding commitment to giving back to the community and engaging local youth in meaningful charitable initiatives. Together, participating hockey teams and community partners have helped collect hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of food and donations for people and families in need.

Donations collected through this year’s campaign will support several organizations serving communities throughout Halton, including Feed Halton, Burlington Food Bank, Food for Life, Kerr Street Mission, Oakville Fare Share, The Compassion Society, Halton Women’s Place, The Salvation Army, The ROCK, the Halton Learning Foundation and the Halton Catholic Children’s Foundation.

How You Can Help

Community members are encouraged to visit a participating Cram-a-Cruiser event at Fortinos and help fill a Halton Police cruiser with donations. Whether you donate a single item or a full bag of food, every contribution makes a difference.

Come out, meet local police officers and youth hockey players, and help us Cram-a-Cruiser and support families in our community!

Event dates/locations:

Fortinos-493 Dundas St W. Oakville - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday October 3rd and 4th, 2026  

Fortinos-1059 Plains Rd E, Burlington- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday October 17th, 2026  

Fortinos 2025 Guelph Line, Burlington- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday October 24th and 25th, 2026  

Fortinos-5111 New Street, Burlington- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday November 7th, 2026

The holiday season is a time for giving, connection and making others feel remembered. Through Santa for Seniors, Halton Regional Police Service officers and employees help bring some extra holiday cheer to seniors living in Halton’s long-term care homes who may not have family nearby or may otherwise go without a gift during the holiday season.

This heartwarming HRPS tradition, which began in 2013, sees members of our Service “adopt” a senior and fulfill a special Christmas wish. Working with staff at the participating long-term care homes, HRPS members receive a senior’s wish list and personally select and purchase gifts for them. Each gift is wrapped and delivered in time for the holidays, helping ensure that every senior feels remembered and included in the spirit of Christmas.

Santa for Seniors supports residents at three Halton Region long-term care homes:

• Creek Way Village – Burlington
• Allendale – Milton
• Post Inn Village – Oakville

What began as a way to bring a little extra joy to seniors has become a cherished holiday tradition for members of the Halton Regional Police Service. It is a meaningful reminder that a simple gift, thoughtful gesture, or moment of connection can make a lasting difference.

For our officers and employees, Santa for Seniors is about more than giving a gift—it’s about making sure our seniors know that their community remembers them during the holiday season.

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is proud to partner with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation (TJSF) to support Miracle on Main, an annual holiday initiative dedicated to bringing joy and support to children and families in need throughout our community.

Miracle on Main is a community-wide celebration and charitable giving campaign that brings together residents, businesses, community organizations, volunteers, and police officers during the holiday season. Through the collection of toys, food, gift cards and other essential items, the initiative helps ensure that children and families across Halton experience the joy of the holidays.

The partnership between HRPS and TJSF reflects a shared commitment to community, inclusion, generosity and giving back. HRPS members play an active role in supporting the campaign, helping collect and distribute donations while connecting with residents in a positive and meaningful way.

More than a holiday event, Miracle on Main provides an opportunity for the community to come together and demonstrate what can be accomplished when we work together to support those who need it most.

How You Can Help

Everyone has a role to play in making Miracle on Main a success. Residents, businesses, and community organizations can help make the holiday season brighter for local children and families by:

• Donating new, unwrapped toys for children and youth of all ages.
• Donating gift cards to help families purchase items they need most.
• Donating food and essential items to support local families and community organizations.
• Volunteering your time to support Miracle on Main activities and events.
• Getting your workplace, school, team, or community group involved by organizing a collection or fundraising initiative.
• Spreading the word by encouraging friends, family, and colleagues to get involved.

Donations can be dropped off at any Halton Regional Police Service station or at one of our Cram-A-Cruiser events. Visit the Cram-A-Cruiser tab for event dates and locations.

Holiday in the Village

Friday, December 4th, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Halton Police Safety Village

Bring the whole family and join us for an evening filled with holiday crafts, festive carols, delicious treats, and an abundance of twinkling holiday lights. Be sure to stop by for a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and capture a holiday photo to remember!

Registration is not required, and admission is FREE!

How You Can Help

Spread some holiday cheer by supporting the Miracle on Main Street campaign, helping make the holiday season brighter for underserved youth across Halton Region.

If you are able, please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy, gift card, or cash donation to the event. Every donation helps bring a little extra joy to a local child or youth during the holiday season.

Come celebrate the season with your Halton Regional Police family and help us make a difference in our community!

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