Our December initiatives brought joy to many local families this year.
A big warm thank you to all our Parkland and Bonavista neighbours. With the combination of money received from 2023 fundraising initiatives through Bonavista and Parkland Cares and generous community donations, we assembled over 200 Warm Feet Warm Hearts packs. Each pack has an approximate value of $20. They included warm socks, toiletries, hand warmers, mini-mittens, and candy. The packs were topped off with handmade Christmas cards and notes made by local teachers/students and a U12 Ringette team. Reading their beautiful, heartfelt messages was touching. The packages are being distributed to our unhoused community through Calgary Drop In Centre. Folks of all ages came together in two shifts to have fun and grow friendships through helping fellow Calgarians.
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 three 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.
Parkland Cares is very grateful for the continued support of our amazing community. Thank you and come join us this year!
Parkland Cares Calgary
403-863-9927
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