Even though Halloween hasn’t arrived yet, BGC Williams Lake is already gearing up for their Annual Holiday Fundraiser.
For the 14th year they’ll be putting on their Stocking and Hamper Drive for the children and youth that attend their Club.
“Our goal is typically every year to fill 50 stockings,” Executive Director Krista Harvey said, “last year I think we did close to 80 stockings thanks to the donations from the community.”
The other part of this Yuletide Fundraiser is focused on Hampers.
“We attempt to do 10 hampers for our families which includes like a turkey dinner,” Harvey said, “Sometimes we have enough money to add like a Christmas breakfast and some snack type items but really our goal is a Turkey dinner.”
Harvey noted that this year the need is huge just like it was last year.
“We try our very best to supply what we can when it comes to the stockings and hampers and give what we can to our families and our youth.”
Last year BGC Williams Lake supported over 400 children, youth, and families, many of whom rely on the Club as a safe space and lifeline.
“You can sponsor a stocking for $40 or a family hamper for $100,” Harvey said, “or you can bring donations like brand new toys, hygiene items, maybe some brand new clothing, stocking type items, to our Club on South Fourth Avenue across from Frescho, or you can straight to our website and make a donation as well.”
All donations need to be in by December 12th.
“Every gift ensures a child smiles and a family feels cared for this Holiday Season,” Harvey said.
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