WOW did this community do good this year!
When we sent our plea last Monday, saying that we were a bit short of our fundraising goal for holiday hampers, this community rallied and responded in spades! This year’s holiday hampers were a HUGE success thanks entirely to the generosity of the families at Charles Dickens Main and Charles Dickens Annex.
From fires to floods, under the blanket of a seemingly never-ending pandemic, it has been a tough year for everyone. Despite the challenges 2021 has thrown at us, this year’s efforts raised in excess of $17,000 in gift card and cash donations, and will undoubtedly put more than a little cheer into the lives of families who need it, especially at this time of year.
Thanks to your support, we were able to help 82 individuals across 24 households. That’s a huge deal and we simply couldn’t have accomplished it without you. All of the hampers were delivered to Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House, Aunt Leah’s and both Charles Dickens Main and Charles Dickens Annex late last week, in time for distribution ahead of the holidays.
Again, thank you so very much for your tremendous support. We wish you all the very best for a happy, healthy, safe and COVID-free holiday season!
