Help Us Spread Joy: 2024 Christmas Baskets
The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing, and spreading joy. As we look forward to Christmas 2024, we are reaching out to our community with an earnest plea for help. This year, more than ever, we need your support to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
What Are Christmas Baskets?
Our Christmas baskets are lovingly assembled packages filled with essential items, festive treats, and small gifts that can brighten someone's holiday season. Each basket is designed to bring a smile to faces and warmth to hearts, especially for those who might be struggling.
Why Your Help Matters
The need in our community has grown, and so has our determination to meet it. With your generous contributions, we can:
- Provide nutritious food to families facing food insecurity.
- Offer meaningful gifts to children.
- Spread the spirit of Christmas to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
How You Can Help
There are several ways you can contribute to our cause:
- Donate: Financial contributions are incredibly valuable. They allow us to purchase items in bulk and ensure that each basket is filled with high-quality goods.
- Volunteer: Your time is a precious gift. Join us in assembling and distributing the baskets. It’s a rewarding experience that truly embodies the spirit of the season.
- Sponsor a Basket: For a specific donation amount, you can sponsor an entire basket, and we will ensure it reaches a family in need.
- Spread the Word: Share our initiative with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people we reach, the greater impact we can make.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Together, we can make this Christmas a little brighter for those who need it most. Every contribution, no matter how small, adds up to create a wave of generosity and kindness that can transform lives.
Thank you for your support and for helping us spread joy this holiday season. Let’s come together and make Christmas 2024 a time of warmth, happiness, and community spirit.
With heartfelt gratitude, Service Club Council of Cornwall
Special Notice!
Registration for Christmas baskets will be conducted through the Salvation Army this year. If you or someone you know would like to register for a Christmas basket, please contact the Salvation Army at 613-932-7515.
Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season!
2024 Christmas basket initiative:
online through our secure donation portal. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant difference. Your generosity will help provide gifts, meals, and holiday cheer to families in need during this festive season.
In addition to monetary donations, we also welcome contributions of new, unwrapped toys, warm clothing. These can be dropped off at designated collection points around the city, at participating businesses please stay tuned for site locations..
Join us in spreading joy and making this Christmas a memorable one for those who need it most. Together, we can reach our goal and bring smiles to families in Cornwall and area.
Thank you for your support and kindness.
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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS FUND POEM
A TISKET A TASKET,
A FOOD CART BASKET,
FILLED WITH A TURKEY OR A HAM,
CEREAL, MILK, BREAD AND JAM,
A CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS FUND LIST,
CAN YOU MAKE A GIFT,
FOR THOSE IN NEED,
TO MAKE A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS INDEED.
By Theresa Taylor.
The Salvation Army has partnered with The Children's Christmas Fund to handle the administration of Cornwall Community Christmas which a combination of the Children's Christmas Fund and The Salvation Army. They work together to provide a better Christmas to many of our local residents.
