Due to the pandemic you will see some changes in how we are able to run our programs this year. We want to continue to bring joy and ease to the many in our community who struggle throughout the year and especially at Christmas, but we must do so with the pandemic restrictions in mind.
For the Christmas Program that serves our families, your donation will continue to go towards the purchase of grocery gift cards for parents and gift cards from a local store so that parents can purchase a gift for the children in their family.
For the Giving Tree Program we will not be able to distribute stars and accept gifts to be given to the various homes and residences due to the restrictions of the pandemic. Instead, we will be accepting monetary donations that we will use to purchase gift cards for those living in group homes and to purchase select gifts that will be delivered to the assisted-living homes for them to wrap and distribute. This is both to keep our volunteers safe and especially those more vulnerable people living in the homes.
You can donate via Canada Helps at www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/42029.
Even under the current pandemic situation, your gift will still make a difference in the lives of those often left out at this special time of year. A donation of $20.00 might purchase a pair of warm pajamas or some slippers for a senior in need. A $40.00 donation might purchase a special toy for a child that hasn’t had a new toy since last Christmas. A donation of $60.00 may go towards food in the fridge for a single mother trying to make ends meet.
Any amount helps spread the joy and magic of Christmas to those in our community who need our help. We thank you for your continued support and prayers.
If you wish to make an online donation towards our Christmas and Giving Tree programs please click the DONATE button below.