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The Richmond Christmas Fund is gearing up to help ensure more local families have a special holiday season this year.
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’Tis the season for giving to Christmas Fund
Published 2:47 PDT, Fri October 22, 2021
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No, it's not quite the holiday season yet, but if you cup your hand to your ear, you can hear the jingling of Christmas bells just beyond the horizon.
Another sure sign the holidays are approaching? Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (which organizes the annual Richmond Christmas Fund fundraiser) is almost halfway through registration. Thus far, nearly 700 families have signed up to receive support, and that number gets higher by the day.
Last year, 2,866 people were provided grocery vouchers, toys, books, and gift cards. A year later, and the pandemic is still with us, causing financial hardship for countless families. Many of our neighbours still need help, and once again the Christmas Fund will be there to share the holiday spirit.
Reflecting the community’s ongoing support and generosity, program organizers are grateful for the countless individuals and businesses, schools and church groups who continue to step up along with new contributors each day. This outpouring of kindness is a shining light that brightens the holidays for those who need it most.
Monetary contributions can be made online at rcrg.org and are used to purchase grocery vouchers. Because items are purchased in bulk from Save-On-Foods, the Richmond Christmas Fund receives a discount, allowing it to stretch your donation dollars even further.
Richmond Christmas Fund organizers also gladly accept donations of new and unwrapped toys, books, and sports equipment. A wish list is posted on its website and items can be dropped at Richmond Caring Place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alternatively, you can stop by the Richmond RCMP Toy Drive Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lansdowne Centre mall parking lot. Make a toy or cash donation (minimum $10) and you’ll get a bag of mini donuts in return.
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