The Rotary Club of Hamilton is proud to announce that it will be taking over the stewardship of three beloved community initiatives: the CHML Children’s Fund, the Christmas Tree of Hope, and Operation Santa Claus.These programs, which have collectively raised more than $6 million since 1976 to support children and families in need, will continue to serve the Hamilton community under Rotary’s leadership.
Since 1976, the CHML Children’s Fund and Christmas Tree of Hope have been vital sources of support for local charities, providing much-needed funds during the holiday season and beyond.
Operation Santa Claus has furthered this mission by collecting toys and donations to ensure that every child in Hamilton experiences the joy of the holiday season.
We are thrilled to announce that Corus, in partnership with the esteemed Rotary Club of Hamilton, will be joining forces to manage the key initiatives moving forward.
Beloved programs such as Operation Santa Claus Toy Truck and the Christmas Tree of Hope will continue to thrive, with robust media support from Corus Hamilton FM stations, including Y108, Energy 95.3, and Global News, ensuring broad outreach and impact.
The Rotary Club, which has been a pillar of our community since 1913 and is the third oldest Rotary club in Canada, has a well-established charitable arm dedicated to supporting children’s programs. One hundred percent of the proceeds will continue to go directly toward helping the children and families in our community, just as they have in previous years. Their long history of impactful programs and support of charitable projects will assure a strong and impactful partnership, and we’re thrilled to continue on this journey with them.
The Rotary Club’s plans include maintaining beloved traditions like the Christmas Tree of Hope lighting ceremony in downtown Hamilton, as well as continuing fundraising efforts through Operation Santa Claus. The club will also work closely with media partners to ensure that the community remains informed and engaged, providing numerous opportunities to contribute to these vital causes.
There is a lot of work to be done, and we will be asking fellow Rotarians to step up and help. We will need volunteers on the steering committee, volunteers to help with various events and with the distribution of toys. This is all on-top of our already committed Children’s Christmas Celebration. We know that the Children’s Fund, Operation Santa Clause and the Christmas Tree of Hope is going to thrive and grow under the stewardship of our Rotary Club.
- Alex Moroz