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.
When Dave's health was better he really enjoyed fishing and was good at it! He was born in Montana but moved to Regina as his mother was from here and so there was a connection to the province. Both areas that he has lived in offer ample outdoor opportunities for fishing and Dave wishes his health still allowed him to enjoy the sport. He has a lot of interests and hobbies which include; reading, online...
Jere is an avid gamer and quite proficient at PlayStation 4. He enjoys hanging out with friends and working out to stay in shape but really loves to help his grandpa with anything that he needs. He struggles with learning disabilities and challenges that result in him being special needs, but still has high hopes for the future which includes possibly learning a trade. Jere will spend Christmas in Regina where he has lived all...
Jason's family hails from Piapot Reserve but he was born here in Regina. He knows the city well and feels comfortable here but it is the people that he really . He is a skilled cleaner and has been working two custodian jobs to make ends meet, the workload of it all gets to him sometimes. Somewhat of a celebrity, Jason is proud to tell us that he has been on the show "Tribal Trails"....
J is a 17-year-old youth who enjoys spending time joking with their friends. J is committed to school, and maintaining his friendships. J will go above and beyond for those he cares about, and exemplifies what it means to be a supportive friend. J’s connection with Christianity is very important to him, and enjoys spending time learning and talking about it. J is currently facing homelessness while managing his school responsibilities. J has navigating all...
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...
