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Giving Opportunities over Christmas
December 5, 20192019 Pincher Creek Local Giving Opportunities
All donation options stay in our community.
Christmas Hamper Project
What: Hampers provide a family with enough food for a complete Christmas breakfast, lunch and dinner and a present for each member of the family.
Who: This project is facilitated through the Pincher Creek Legion.
Important dates:
Hamper Assembly Days: December 17 – 19
Pick Day: December 20 (for those registered to receive a hamper)
How to help: Donations of non-perishable food items, gifts, gift cards or cash can be dropped off at the Pincher Creek Legion
Where to find out more: Pincher Creek Legion 403 627 4024 or 691 Main Street, Pincher Creek
Giving Trees:
What: Trees with hanging tags are situated at various locations throughout town. Each tag has a particular gift, which goes into the above Christmas Hamper project.
Who: This project is facilitated through the Pincher Creek Legion as part of the Hamper project.
Giving trees are located at: Harvest Coffeehouse, Shootin’ the Breeze, Pincher Creek Co-op, Walmart, Pincher Office Products and the Pincher Creek Family Centre.
Important dates: December 13th is the last day to put gifts under the tree.
Campaign for KidSport
What: Supporting youth in our community who can not afford to play sports.
Who: KidSport is locally operated through the Rec Office
How to help: Donate at the Rec Office. Any amount of donation is accepted.
Where to find out more: In person at the Recreation Office or www.KidSport.ca/pinchercreek
Trees of Hope
What: Windy Slopes Health Foundation is a registered charity whose sole purpose is to raise funds in support of priority health care equipment needs and health care programs delivered at the Pincher Creek Health Centre.
Who: Windy Slopes Health Foundation
How to help: Donations can be sent in the mail or dropped off at the Pincher Creek Health Centre or
e-transferred to windyslopespc@gmail.com
Where to find out more: https://windyslopes.ca/
Humane Society Gifts of Hope
What: Dedicate a donation to anyone on your list by donating to our local Humane Society
Who: Pincher Creek Humane Society
How to help: Donate online or drop off the following items that are needed: clumping litter and kitten food (soft and hard). Co-op, Walmart & RONA gift cards are greatly appreciated.
Where to find out more: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44925 in person at 1068 Kettles Street
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