With the holidays being a particularly a tough time for struggling families, Leanna Burden wanted to help by giving food donations #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff donated food during the holidays #kindcycle

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When our editorial assistant, Kari Pritchard, lost her cat, she wanted to do something to honour his memory. #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff donates money to Toronto Humane Society #kindcycle

Our assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, made someone's day with a #kindcycle gesture

Chatelaine staff pay it forward on public transit #kindcycle

Our production art assistant takes the time to donate blood. One donation can help up to 4 people! #kindcycle

Chatelaine spreads holiday cheer: made a blood donation #kindcycle

Janet and Gillian went door-to-door delivering presents to underprivileged kids. Find out how the parents and their kids responded #kindcycle

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Leanna donated food

Kari donated money to an animal shelter

Irene gave a token to an unsuspecting commuter

Jacki made a blood donation

Janet delivered presents to underprivileged kids