Giving back to our communities

Supporting children and youth in our communities

Learn about grants and awards that support children and youth in our communities. Teachers and parents can also get information on our Santa letter-writing program as well as download fun activity sheets for kids.

Santa letter-writing program

Santa and his volunteer postal elves reply to 1.6 million letters in 38 languages every year! Learn about our letter-writing programs for teachers, libraries and parents. Write a letter to Santa and he’ll write you back.

Children’s programs grants

The Canada Post Community Foundation gives out grants every year to support children and youth in our communities. Registered charities, school programs and local community initiatives are welcome to apply.

Activity sheets for kids

Print out activities to learn about the postal service as well as colouring sheets, word searches and other activities just for fun.