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Richmond Christmas Fund Registration Begins November 28

November 21, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Each year, the Richmond Christmas Fund mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving to make holiday wishes come true for 2,000 low-income Richmond residents.

Registration for the 2011 edition of the program starts November 28 at the Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd.

To qualify for assistance, an individual must be a resident of Richmond and be considered “low income” by Statistics Canada. Supporting documentation, including photo ID, CareCards for all family members and bank statements, must be presented upon registration. A complete list of eligibility criteria and required documentation is available online at www.volunteerrichmond.ca, or by calling 604-279-7035.

Each person registered with the Christmas Fund will receive a grocery voucher so they can enjoy a special holiday meal. Children 12 years of age and under will receive toys, books, and games – all generously donated by Richmond residents - from the McDonald’s Toy Room. Teens will receive gift certificates to a local shopping centre.

As with last year’s program, families will be picking up their toys and grocery vouchers on the same day they register. Parents are thus asked to arrange for child care that day and for a way to transport the gifts home.

The 2011 Richmond Christmas Fund registration and distribution dates are:

The Richmond Christmas Fund mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving to make holiday wishes come true for 2,000 low-income Richmond residents each year. Each person registered with the program receives a grocery voucher and nearly 1,000 children under 15 years old also receive toys or gift cards donated to the program.

Volunteer Richmond Information Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of Richmond residents by bringing people and services together through community information and volunteerism. Visit www.volunteerrichmond.ca or call 604-279-7020 for more information.

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For more information contact:

Elizabeth Specht
Executive Director
Volunteer Richmond Information Services
604-279-7029 / especht@volunteerrichmond.ca  

Ryan Luetzen
Coordinator, Communications
Volunteer Richmond Information Services
604-279-7129 / rluetzen@volunteerrichmond.ca  

Richmond Christmas Fund