Our December initiatives brought cheer to many local families this year.
Warm thanks to all our Parkland and Bonavista neighbours. All ages came together to assemble over 200 Warm Feet Warm Hearts care packages. Included in the packs were, warm socks, toiletries, hand warmers, mittens, coffee gift cards, and chocolate. The packs were topped off with handmade Christmas cards made by local students. The Drop-In Centre of Calgary was grateful to receive the care packs, and they will distribute them to unhoused community members. Thank you to everyone, including our MLA Myles McDougall for donating and participating, Lake Bonavista Community Association for the space, Park96, and Calgary Parkland Community Association for the continuous support all year long.
We also adopted local families through Fish Creek United Church. Our volunteer team members bought, wrapped, and dropped off Packages of Joy to these families and made their season a little bit brighter.
Additionally, we were once again able to deliver grocery gift cards to Wilma Hansen Jr. high and Deer Run elementary schools. They made sure that the cards went to families that are experiencing food insecurity this season.
We are proud to be supporting Basically Babies once again this year. From Mid-January to Mid-February, you can drop off donations of clean, good quality, gently used or new baby clothing (Sized 0 to 24 months) and small baby supplies or items. This Calgary charity helps families with newborns in extreme need. They provide these families with a beautiful first-year layette. Donation Boxes will be placed at Park 96 and Lake Bonavista Community Centre.
As always, the end of the year is a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude. Parkland Cares is very grateful for the continued support of our amazing community. Thank you!
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