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The Richmond Christmas Fund will be open on select days Nov. 15 to Dec. 9 in a storefront next to ICBC.
File photo courtesy Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives
Richmond Christmas Fund set to open at new location
Published 11:16 PST, Mon November 6, 2023
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This year, for the first time, Richmond Christmas Fund registration and distribution will happen at Lansdowne Centre.
A program of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG), the Christmas Fund supports residents facing financial hardship, providing them with grocery vouchers, toys, and gift cards so they can enjoy a holiday celebration.
The Christmas Fund recently lost access to its longtime location, necessitating the search for a new home. Lansdowne was quick to answer the call.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Lansdowne, and its owner, Vanprop, for giving us space at the mall,” says Ed Gavsie, president and chief executive officer of RCRG. “On short notice, they stepped up in a big way, ensuring that the Christmas Fund will once again be there for our neighbours in need.”
At Lansdowne Centre, the Christmas Fund will be open on select days from Nov. 15 to Dec. 9, in a storefront next to ICBC. The new location means the program will be more accessible, with nearly four times as many registration days as previous years.
2023 Richmond Christmas Fund registration and distribution schedule
Mondays
Nov. 20 • Nov. 27 • Dec. 4
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesdays
Nov. 15 • Nov. 22 • Nov. 29 • Dec. 6
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Fridays
Nov.17 • Nov. 24 • Dec. 1 • Dec. 8
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 2 – 4 p.m.
Saturdays
Nov. 18 • Nov. 25 • Dec. 2 • Dec. 9
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
“We know a lot of people are struggling right now,” says Gavsie. “By keeping the Christmas Fund open for more days and longer hours, we’re making it easier for them to get help.”
When coming to register, applicants must bring picture ID for themselves, CareCards for all family members being registered, proof of Richmond residency, and a document showing they’re currently enrolled in an approved government income assistance program.
Those who qualify for support will immediately receive their allotment of items, determined by household size and composition.
Visit rcrg.org/ChristmasFundHelp for more information on this year’s registration process, including a complete list of eligibility criteria and required documentation. You can also contact the Christmas Fund directly at 604-279-7035 or christmasadmin@rcrg.org.
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