Thanks to all our amazing donors this year. Your generosity, combined with the daily work of our outstanding Partner Organizations made RCWL'25 the biggest one yet! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Shelia is originally from Peepeekisis and relocated to Regina five years ago to care for her grandchildren. Shelia is hopeful for a future where the whole family will be together and her grandchildren’s mom will be back in their lives. For now, Shelia is busy teaching them and caring for them. Shelia has her hands full with 4 grandsons: 11 year old Talon, 9 year old Keon, 8 year old twins, Kai and Mateo, and...
Eunice was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan but moved to Regina when her dad got married, when she was 12. Eunice met her children’s father in 1988 through her best friend, and had their first child in 1993, they were married in 1998 but have since separated. Her family has not been able to have a good Christmas for a few years, since the separation. Eunice’s daughter Shannoah is very artistic and creative, with a love...
Emma, born December 17, 1982, grew up between Regina and Sakimay First Nation. She moved to Regina when she was ten years old. Emma became a mom at 18, and today she is the proud parent of five wonderful children. Her oldest daughter achieved something incredibly meaningful to the whole family as she became the first to graduate in their family. Emma's eldest son recently moved into his own place. Her second eldest daughter, Payton...
Chantel really hopes to be able to go back to school someday because being a single mom of two without an education is hard. She loves her kids and describes the oldest as; thoughtful and responsible and the youngest as funny and cuddly. Making ends meet is a real struggle and Chantel would appreciate any help she can get this Christmas.
Growing up in Assiniboia, Veronica’s early years were marked by turbulence that led her to Regina and into the foster care system at just 13, and by 16 she was living as a section 10 youth. For much of the past 15 years, the streets were her home – a place of both struggle and survival. This winter, for the first time in a decade, she has a place to call home, a place where...
Dale grew up in Winnipeg then in 1999 came to check out Regina then ended up moving here with family. Dale enjoys hands on work like beading, building, and renovations. Dale’s talents include being a good listener, a people person, and working well with others. Current challenges Dale faces are with managing his depression, alcoholism, and anger. His plans for the future are to get a better place to live moving from an apartment to...
Zion is a motivated 16-year-old who recently moved into a peer home home in Regina and is excited for the opportunities ahead. Family is central in his life, and he stays closely connected with his dad, siblings, and long-time girlfriend. A talented cook, he loves experimenting in the kitchen and sharing meals with the people he cares about. Outside the kitchen, he enjoys gaming and spending quality time with family. Zion is currently focused on...
Charlene grew up in Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan. Charlene moved to Regina in 1989 with her family. Charlene is very social and a friend of many. She is always willing to help out her friends anyway she can. Charlene is talented at beading. Charlene’s plan for the future is just taking one day at a time.
A is 22 years old and originally from Peepeekisis, but she moved to Regina to be closer to family and begin building her own sense of stability. She loves reading and getting lost in video games, where she can relax, think, and escape into different worlds for a while. A is incredibly skilled at both cleaning and cooking; two things she takes pride in because they help her feel grounded and capable. Right now, she’s...
