How can I apply for help?
The Richmond Christmas Fund provides a grocery voucher for each family member. Families who have children 12 and under may also choose new toys for their children from our toy room.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
This year, the Richmond Christmas Fund will be doing SAME DAY family registration and toy pick up. Make sure to bring all required documents and be ready to bring toys home with you on the same day you register. If you have children, arrange for child care as children will not be allowed in the toy room.

Registration and toy pick up dates for 2010:
Registration and pick-up takes place at the Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC
Weekdays
Nov. 24 to 26 9:00am – 12:30pm
Nov. 29 9:00am – 12:30pm
Nov. 30 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Dec. 6 9:00am – 11:30am
Dec. 8 9:00am – 12:30pm
Dec. 10 9:00am – 12:30pm
   
Weekends  
Nov. 27 9:00am – 1:30pm
Nov. 28 9:00am – 1:30pm
Dec. 4 9:00am – 12:30pm
 
Eligibility requirements
  • Must be a resident of Richmond
  • Open to individuals of all ethnic and religious groups and all ages, with or without children
  • To qualify for assistance from the Richmond Christmas Fund this year, your net household income must be at or below the following levels, which are based on the Low-Income After Tax Cutoff Figures of Statistics Canada (do not include the Canada Child Tax Benefit or Childcare Allowance). This household income must include income from all other sources, including investments, for all adults in the household:

    $1,298/month for a 1-person household
    $1,580/month for a 2-person household
    $1,968/month for a 3-person household
    $2,455/month for a 4-person household
    $2,795/month for a 5-person household
    $3,100/month for a 6-person household
    $3,405/month for a 7+-person household

Documents required for registration:
  • Picture ID for yourself (if available)
  • CareCards for all family members being registered
  • Proof of Richmond residency, such as hydro bill, rent receipt, driver’s license, BCID, etc.
  • Bank statement plus proof of current income or social assistance, such as pay stub, direct deposit receipt, etc.
Call 604-279-7035 for more information.
 
 
 
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