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ESF: Christmas Bureau and engaged community members make the holidays brighter for Mission families, seniors
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News ESF: The Christmas Bureau collaborates with a number of partners, including the City of Mission. Published Nov 21, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read The 2023 Mission Christmas Bureau team is packing food hampers and distributing toys to the needy. Pictured: Kulbir Bhatti (Mission Community […]
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Empty Stocking Fund: Richmond Christmas Fund infects Spirit Musicorum's family with Xmas spirit
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News In 2021, the Richmond Christmas Fund gave out toys, gift cards and/or grocery vouchers to over 2,000 residents. Published Dec 22, 2022 • Last updated Dec 22, 2022 • 2 minute read Spirit Musicorum with with his wife, Sharise Lynn Petty, and their children, Saphira Nanamo Petty and Sylvanas […]
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Empty Stocking Fund: Family Services of the North Shore expands by giving away warm clothes for Christmas
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The Family Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau expanded its services by offering clothing a couple of years ago, says bureau senior manager Michele Varley Published Dec 20, 2022 • 2 minute read Michele Varley puts together gift baskets for the North Shore Christmas Bureau campaign at their […]
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Empty Stocking Fund: Ukrainian family among those helped by Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper program
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Each Christmas, the MRPM Christmas hamper runs a toy shop and Rudolph’s Recycle Gift Shoppe out of the barn used for the area’s annual Country Fest. Published Dec 17, 2022 • Last updated Dec 17, 2022 • 3 minute read Tina Kirkpatrick (left) and Sheila Dodgshon prepare toys at […]
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Empty Stocking Fund: Mission earmarks ESF funds for seniors this Christmas
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The Mission Community Services Society’s program expanded to include the homeless and those with a very low income, along with seniors. Published Dec 15, 2022 • Last updated Dec 15, 2022 • 2 minute read A volunteer stocks a table with toys at the Junction Shopping Centre in Mission. […]
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Empty Stocking Fund: For Langley Christmas Bureau, Lego is a perfect holiday gift
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Patty Lester, coordinator of the Langley Christmas Bureau, expects to see over 60 families per day from Nov. 28 to Dec. 15, when the agency closes for the holidays. Published Dec 10, 2022 • Last updated Dec 10, 2022 • 3 minute read Langley Christmas Toy Bureau coordinator Patty […]