Helping people through hard times, with dignity, for more than 22 years.

Young men wearing tallis and tefillin standing with a rabbi in front of an aron kodesh — Jewish life and learning

About the Machson

We collect money, clothing, furniture and household goods, and pass them on to people going through hard times, in a way that respects each person’s dignity. We also organize and support workshops, lectures and community organizations.

Our mission is to help people in need, mainly but not only in the Jewish community, here in Canada and abroad, and to strengthen communities along traditional values.

What we do

Clothing for families

Gently used clothing, given free to families through Maxy’s Warehouse, Vivi’s Unique Boutique.
Furniture and household goods

Furniture, appliances and household items passed on to people going through hard times, at little or no cost.
Holiday assistance

Food, clothing and shoes for families before Pesach and the Yomim Tovim.
Community support

Volunteer opportunities, student community service, employment mentoring and support for people with special needs.

Have clothing or furniture to give? Message us to arrange a drop-off. Donated goods receive a tax receipt for their fair market value.

Four women in a garden holding packages of challah — Challah for Shabbos, delivered by volunteers

A group of smiling seniors gathered with a rabbi at an outdoor market — Bringing seniors together

Young adults holding boxes of shmurah matzah — Pesach packages reaching families

Coming soon

Helping children who fall through the cracks

Too many children with autism, ADHD and other differences are misunderstood, and the help they need comes late. We’re starting with information sessions for parents, teachers and the whole community.

Read about the program

International partners

We work with community organizations abroad under written agreements, so that every dollar is used for its charitable purpose and properly documented.