Project Red Rose 2026: Spreading Love Through Community Action

The Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation (CCKF), in partnership with Pizza Pizza Bath Road, is proud to present the 10th Annual Project Red Rose, an initiative dedicated to celebrating humanity and spreading love within our community.

Held on Valentine’s Day 2026, this meaningful initiative focused on supporting individuals experiencing hardship by providing warm meals to residents at the Belle Park encampment, in collaboration with the Feed the People Kingston program.

Project Red Rose reflects a simple yet powerful message: acts of kindness, no matter how small, can have a lasting impact. By coming together as a community, we are able to extend compassion, dignity, and care to those who need it most.

This initiative would not be possible without the continued support of our partners, volunteers, and community members who share a commitment to making Kingston a more inclusive and supportive place for all.

Continuing the Tradition

Now in its 10th year, Project Red Rose continues to grow as a symbol of generosity and connection. We look forward to building on this tradition and reaching even more individuals in the years ahead.

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Community Support Initiative: Winter Relief Through Donations and Care

The Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation (CCKF) is proud to recognize and extend heartfelt gratitude to the individuals and community members who contributed to our recent winter support initiatives.

We sincerely thank Miranda Nadeau and Zermaan Khan for their generous donations, which played an important role in supporting individuals and families in need across Kingston.

Special appreciation is extended to Naheed Jalal and Tanveer Tahira for their remarkable contribution of 100 hand-knitted hats. Their dedication and generosity were further demonstrated through their participation in our 6th Annual Blanket Drive, which successfully collected 100 hand-knitted hats and 50 brand-new blankets.

These essential items were distributed through the Feed the People Program (FTP), helping provide warmth, comfort, and support to Kingston residents facing extreme winter conditions.

This initiative reflects the strength of our community and the compassion of those who continue to give back. Through collective efforts like these, we are able to support vulnerable populations while fostering a stronger, more connected Kingston.

Continuing the Spirit of Giving

CCKF remains committed to supporting initiatives that address immediate community needs while building long-term connections. We are grateful to all donors, volunteers, and partners who continue to make this work possible.

As the Annual Santa Slices Project 2025 comes to a close, we extend our sincere gratitude to the many individuals, organizations, and community leaders who supported this initiative and helped make it a meaningful success.

We would like to especially acknowledge Former Mayor John Gerretsen, Former Mayor Gary Bennett, and Shauna Cunningham, former CKWS news anchor, for their invaluable support in helping secure donations for organizations such as the Integrated Care Hub and local youth shelters. Their involvement reflects the strong community spirit that continues to define Kingston.

Over the course of this 31-day campaign, the Santa Slices Project successfully distributed 7,500 hot pizza slices to individuals and families in need across Kingston. Of these, 6,000 slices were generously donated by community supporters, highlighting the incredible generosity within our community.

Throughout the campaign, fresh pizza was delivered to a wide range of organizations and programs, including:

• Feed the People Program (Belle Park)

• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston

• Martha’s Table

• Lunch by George

• Integrated Care Hub

• Kingston Interval House

• Dawn House

• Lily’s Place

• Home Base Housing

• Elizabeth Fry Kingston

• Tipi Moza Transitional Housing

• In From the Cold

• Bridges Kingston

• Local youth shelters and additional community programs across Kingston

Thanks to the dedication of our donors, volunteers, and partners, we were able to exceed our original goal of 6,000 slices by 1,500 slices. This achievement demonstrates what is possible when a community comes together with compassion and purpose.

More than just a food initiative, the Santa Slices Project represents connection, care, and community support, ensuring that individuals facing hardship during the winter season feel supported and valued.

We extend a sincere thank you to Jimmy Hassan and Pizza Pizza for making this initiative possible and for their continued commitment to giving back to the Kingston community.

Looking Ahead

As we reflect on this year’s success, we remain committed to continuing and growing the Santa Slices Project in the years ahead. With continued community support, we look forward to reaching even more individuals and strengthening the spirit of giving across Kingston.

The holiday season is a time for connection, generosity, and community spirit—and at the Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation (CCKF), we’re proud to continue one of our most meaningful traditions: Santa Slices.

Beginning December 1, community members across Kingston are invited to join us in spreading warmth and joy by donating freshly made pizza slices to local charities, shelters, youth programs, seniors’ homes, and community groups.

This year’s Santa Slices initiative launches at Pizza Pizza, 277 Bath Road, Kingston—our longstanding partner in making this project possible.

🍕 How It Works

For just $1, you can donate a slice of pizza to someone in need.
Your donation goes directly to providing hot, fresh, comforting food to vulnerable members of our community during the winter season.

What makes Santa Slices special is choice:
You can select the charity or community organization you want your slice to support.
Whether it’s a local shelter, a youth program, a seniors’ centre, or a grassroots community group—you choose where your impact goes.

👨‍🍳 Want to Do Even More?

When you donate 100 slices, you’re invited to join us in the kitchen to help prepare slices alongside our volunteers and community partners.
It’s a hands-on way to be part of the project, meet incredible people, and directly contribute to the joy you’re helping spread.

❤️ Why Santa Slices Matters

Many individuals and families in Kingston face challenges during the holiday season: food insecurity, housing instability, isolation, or limited support systems.

Santa Slices brings people together—neighbours helping neighbours—with a simple act of kindness that makes a real difference.
It’s more than food; it’s community, connection, and compassion.

📅 Join Us This December

Santa Slices begins December 1, 2025, and continues throughout the month.
Every slice donated is a slice of joy shared.

Together, we can brighten the holidays for hundreds of people across our city—one slice at a time.

For Donations: Contact Jimmy Hassan at 613-888-6760

Thank you for supporting CCKF and our mission to build a kinder, more inclusive community.

The holiday season is a time for giving, compassion, and strengthening the bonds within our community. For the fifth year in a row, the Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation (CCKF) is proud to announce the return of our annual Santa Slices Initiative — a tradition that began in 2020 and has grown into one of Kingston’s most heartwarming acts of holiday generosity.

Why We Do This

Santa Slices was created with one simple purpose: to ensure that those in need receive a fresh, hot meal during the holiday season.
What began as a humble effort to deliver 500 slices during the pandemic has grown into a powerful community-driven movement supported by volunteers, donors, and leaders across Kingston.

Last year, the community helped us surpass all expectations — donating more than 2,500 slices across shelters, food programs, and outreach networks throughout the city.

This remarkable success reflects Kingston’s true spirit: when the community comes together, small acts of kindness become something extraordinary.

Kicking Off Santa Slices 2025

We are excited to officially begin planning for Santa Slices 2025, starting in December with the same goal we set every year:
1,111 hot slices delivered to those who need it most — and hopefully much more through community support.

Once again, our volunteers, community partners, and supporters will be joining hands to prepare and deliver pizzas throughout Kingston. This initiative will continue to support essential organizations such as:

• St. Vincent de Paul Society

• Martha’s Table & Dawn House

• Lunch by George

• Integrated Care Hub

• Kingston Interval House

• Adelaide Street Shelter

• And other local outreach programs

As in previous years, we welcome the involvement of city officials, community groups, businesses, and volunteers who believe in uplifting others during the holiday season.

A Tradition That Continues to Grow

Santa Slices has become more than a food donation program — it is a symbol of unity, generosity, and hope.
Thanks to the leadership of Jimmy Hassan, the dedication of CCKF volunteers, and the support of Kingston residents, this initiative becomes stronger each year.

We invite everyone to join us as we begin the 2025 Santa Slices journey. Whether through volunteering, donating, or sharing our message, your support helps warm hearts and bring smiles during the coldest time of year.

Together, we can continue to make the holidays brighter —
one slice at a time.

#SantaSlices #FeedKingston #HolidayGiving #CCKF #KingstonCares 🍕❤️

On Remembrance Day, the Canadian Colours Kingston Foundation stood in solemn reflection to honour the courageous soldiers who served — and continue to serve — for the freedoms and peace we cherish as Canadians.

Our founder attended two significant ceremonies:

• The Civic Service of Remembrance at the Cross of Sacrifice Cenotaph in the morning

• The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560 Remembrance Service in the afternoon

At both services, a wreath was laid on behalf of CCKF in tribute to every Canadian soldier who has fought, served, and sacrificed for our nation.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Rumit Sohal (Coordinator CCKF), Syed Rehman, Anjum P. Dar and  Zeeshan Ali Qureshi  for standing alongside CCKF and representing our organization with respect and dignity during these ceremonies.

Today and always, we honour their courage.
We honour their sacrifice.
We remember.

Lest we forget.