Today is the last day for Sanctuary until school starts again in January. It has been a busy month as it is for everyone. We have been blessed with sponsors for seven Christmas hampers for our families which include both food for the family and gifts for the children in the family. On Sunday we had our Christmas dinner prepared by volunteers from the community, including members from the RCMP who did most of the vegetable prep. We served over seventy people turkey and ham, potatoes and vegetables. The vegetables were donated by Endless Harvest a local organic vegetable provider. There was a gift for every child and a "family" present and everyone left with leftovers and a cookie tray.
It is a hard time of year for many families. While some people are deciding between the latest techno toys others are deciding between food or utilities. Everyone wants Christmas to be a special time for their family but for some it is harder than others who would love to provide gifts for their children but buying food is a priority. I like to think that our hampers and Christmas dinner provide not only financial assistance at this time of the year but prove to people that they are not forgotten and that people really do care.
Unfortunately we have learned that our grant from the BC Gaming commission has been cut from $ 20,000.00 to $ 3,125.00 for the next year. That is a huge set back but we will find a way to keep everything operating as usual. We are appealing the decision but will not hear for a few months if we are successful.
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