Holidays of Hope

If you knew that one child was going to spend this holiday season away from their family, wondering if anyone cares, you would want to change that, right?  What if I told you as many as 30 young people could be waking up in the HomeBridge Community this Christmas instead of with family?  The sad reality is, that is how many young people can be living in our programs at any given time and the holidays are no different.  This can be a very lonely and upsetting time for them as they are away from their family, friends and community, and not where they would choose to be.  We can’t change the circumstances that brought them to be in our care or the negative holiday experiences they may have had in the past, but with your help we can show them they matter and they are not forgotten.  Together we can create holiday magic for some of the most vulnerable youth in our province and remind them what the season of giving is all about.

Thanks to kind hearted people like you, our Holidays of Hope Campaign has created positive holiday experiences for hundreds of marginalized young people over the years.  We decorate our homes, hang stockings, put up trees, bake cookies and try to fill the days with fun activities. These positive experiences make the season meaningful to each and every young person in our care.  We are hoping you would like to join our team of special elves and help us to create a season to remember. We understand these are challenging times for everyone, but if you can find it in your heart to contribute, no matter the size of your gift, it will definitely make a difference.

With a minimum donation of $35 you can purchase a stocking to help ensure every young person wakes up to something just for them on Christmas morning.  The first goal of this campaign is always to fill 30 stockings, but if we surpass that goal we can spread the magic out throughout the year.  All money raised will help to create positive experiences for our residents this Christmas as well as supporting the celebration of other meaningful holidays that reflect various cultures and traditions all year long.

If you would like further information on the Holidays of Hope Campaign or how you can get involved, please contact Renee Stevens at (902) 466-1439 ext 234.