“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thank you to all the friends and neighbours that supported our various Christmas initiatives. We helped many and made the season brighter for both those that gave and those that received. Just before Christmas break, we were able to deliver $1,160 in 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.
We are proud to be supporting Basically Babies once again this year. Until 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 the Lake Bonavista Community Centre.
On Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm you will be able to volunteer for a shift at the Basically Babies warehouse. Come and join us and see all that goes into the layettes. Ages 13 to 17 can volunteer with a guardian.
Upcoming Initiatives:
• February: Basically Babies volunteer shift
• March: Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids volunteer shift
• April: Birthday Bags for the Calgary Food Bank, community collection and assembly
Please reach out if you would like more information on how to volunteer or assist in any of these initiatives.
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