Help support our community this holiday season!
For over twenty-five years, the Christmas Brunch Committee has come together in support of Family Services of the North Shore’s annual Christmas Bureau. Since its inception, founder Tina Rowntree and the committee have hosted their local community for an annual holiday brunch and, in the process, sourced hundreds of gifts for North Shore children through the associated toy drive. Moreover, the committee’s fundraising efforts have raised over $72,665 for the Christmas Bureau in the last four years alone.
This year, the founding committee has passed the baton to a new group of volunteers ready to carry on their legacy of holiday spirit and community service. Your support has a deep and lasting impact, and we thank you!
“Thank you for making this Christmas possible for us. I lost my husband when one of my girls was 3 and the other was a newborn, and we have been struggling ever since then. Your gifts made my kids scream with joy and excitement, and they can’t wait to open them on Christmas Day.”
The need on the North Shore is as great as ever before, and we don’t want any member of our community to feel isolated or alone as this year draws to a close. Funds raised will directly support those in need by providing holiday gift baskets to families, toys and presents for children, and gift cards to youth. If you are able to support our North Shore neighbours this holiday season, please donate here.
Thank you for helping us fill the stockings, gift baskets, and hearts of children, families, and individuals and seniors–and showing them that they are seen by, cared for and connected to their community.
With thanks to the dedicated committee: Lorena Angus, Sara Keng, Joanne Koh-Stewart, Joanne Lauria, Leslie McGuire, Elizabeth Price, and Beth Rowntree.