December Blog

As Christmas approaches it can be a hard and lonely time for some people.
Here is a list of support if you require or maybe you want to help.
• Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association – Adopt-a-family
• Centre for Newcomers – Adopt-a-family
• Closer to Home – Adopt-a-family
• CP Kids & Families – Adopt-a-family
• Kinette Club of Calgary – Adopt-a-family
• Made By Momma – Adopt-a-family
• RESET Society of Calgary – Adopt-a-family
• Seniors Secret Service – Adopt-a-senior
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Adopt-a-family

If you require food during the holidays. Please check out these resources
• Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank – Mayor’s Annual Christmas Food Drive
• Children’s Cottage Society – Stock the Cottage for Christmas
• Distress Centre – Holiday Drive
• EvenStart Foundation – Annual Christmas Hamper Drive
• Made By Momma – Holiday Food Hampers
• Mustard Seed – Holiday Dinner Giving
• Mustard Seed – Fill a Sock / Winter Wishlist
• Ronald McDonald House – Santa Sacks
• USAY – Christmas Hampers
• Veterans Association – Christmas Wish List
• Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary – Canid Christmas: Pack the Stockings Wish List!

If you are looking for Exciting Volunteer opportunities Try these:
• Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society – Holiday Market
• Alexandra Centre Society – Home for the Holiday Campaign
• Calgary Meals on Wheels – Holly Jolly Concert Series
• Calgary Wildlife – Holiday Giving Campaign
• CUPS – CUPS Giving Wreaths

Also please remember the holidays shouldn’t Cause you to go into debt. The true Meaning of Christmas is being around loved ones and enjoying the love and laughter of being together.