Project Churchill Christmas Miracles!
People may know Churchill for it's resident polar bears but it's a community who has had a difficult year. It's now an isolated, fly in community with sky rocketing food prices and some of it's biggest employers shut down causing sky rocketing numbers of residents who are out of work and relying on the food bank.
COMMUNITY NAME: Churchill, Manitoba
population about 899
The community has been hit hard by the closure of the rail line. This year they need help to make sure all of the kids have a special Christmas.
We are collecting donations to fill envelopes for all of the students and staff and decorations and treats for the classes. That's 179 students and 25 or so staff.
The following list is an example of the types of items we are collecting to make the envelopes.
* Colouring books
* pencil crayons/crayons/felt pens..they can be popped out of packaging so they can lay flatter if necessary..
* a sheet of stickers
* A packet of hot chocolate
* a Christmas card for the students and his/her family (general sentiments inside are fine)
* One pair of socks
* Three other small items of your choice (a Hot Wheels car, hair ties, nail stickers etc)
* Something to read--a comic book, a trendy magazine like Cosmo Girl etc or something to write in such as a small diary (Promoting fun literacy! :-))
* A candy cane or one alternative piece of candy
* Four small items of the senders choice--Have fun. Things we sent for older kids included everything from temporary tattoos and hockey cards for the boys and fashion scarves and makeup pallets for the older girls. Feel free to share your ideas <3
We will need to have everything ready to go Nov 25/17 so we can get it on the plane right away.
Thank you everyone!!!!! And especially the amazing Cindy Dhillon for reaching out to the community and for writing most of this post for us. <3 Donations can be made by dropping off or sending your envelope to us at
301 Princess Street. Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 1M4
or by
e-transfer at honn.wem@gmail.com (password is churchill)
and
by paypal with our donate button
OR
Contact us for a drop off location near you
People may know Churchill for it's resident polar bears but it's a community who has had a difficult year. It's now an isolated, fly in community with sky rocketing food prices and some of it's biggest employers shut down causing sky rocketing numbers of residents who are out of work and relying on the food bank.
COMMUNITY NAME: Churchill, Manitoba
population about 899
The community has been hit hard by the closure of the rail line. This year they need help to make sure all of the kids have a special Christmas.
We are collecting donations to fill envelopes for all of the students and staff and decorations and treats for the classes. That's 179 students and 25 or so staff.
The following list is an example of the types of items we are collecting to make the envelopes.
* Colouring books
* pencil crayons/crayons/felt pens..they can be popped out of packaging so they can lay flatter if necessary..
* a sheet of stickers
* A packet of hot chocolate
* a Christmas card for the students and his/her family (general sentiments inside are fine)
* One pair of socks
* Three other small items of your choice (a Hot Wheels car, hair ties, nail stickers etc)
* Something to read--a comic book, a trendy magazine like Cosmo Girl etc or something to write in such as a small diary (Promoting fun literacy! :-))
* A candy cane or one alternative piece of candy
* Four small items of the senders choice--Have fun. Things we sent for older kids included everything from temporary tattoos and hockey cards for the boys and fashion scarves and makeup pallets for the older girls. Feel free to share your ideas <3
We will need to have everything ready to go Nov 25/17 so we can get it on the plane right away.
Thank you everyone!!!!! And especially the amazing Cindy Dhillon for reaching out to the community and for writing most of this post for us. <3 Donations can be made by dropping off or sending your envelope to us at
301 Princess Street. Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 1M4
or by
e-transfer at honn.wem@gmail.com (password is churchill)
and
by paypal with our donate button
OR
Contact us for a drop off location near you
Let's do lunch
It's as easy as sending $10 or $20 or any amount you choose and that money can help feed a community. We are raising funds to help support the Baker Lake soup kitchen and the Resolute Bay Food bank. Please help us to help our Northern Neighbours. These communities rely on our continued support to help feed those in need. 100% of all donations go directly to these programs. Be the good you want to see in this world.
Donations can be made by
e-transfer at honn.wem@gmail.com (password is lunch)
and
by paypal with our donate button.
Find us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/groups/HONN.WEM/
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A little about ourselves
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We are a group driven by our hearts to help alleviate some of the food crisis issues facing remote access communities in northern Canada and for those who have less food and clothing. We are raising funds to help supplement social programs in remote communities. To supplement food banks, soup kitchens, school programs, distribute clothing, and support to community programs for the enrichment of the communities. If you would like to be a part of the solution please join with us. Being the change we want to see in this world.
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Hampers of Hope Nunavut We are fundraising to send hampers to our neighbours in Nunavut www.gofundme.com/hampersofhopenunavut Recent News A couple of articles about our group www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/helping-through-social-media-1.3904592 www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/stories/article/ 65674 dedicated_volunteers_continue _to_help_ their_northern_neighbours/ http://www.thecarillon.com/local/New-Bothwell-residents-making-northern-impact-394475441.html 
The Niqinik Nuatsivik food bank in Iqaluit Nunavut needs your help. The can be contacted at nunavutfoodbank@gmail.com. 
Ikurraq food bank/Deacon's Cupboard is always in need of donations. They can be contacted at ikurraq@gmail.com |
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