ways to DONATE
BY MAIL OR DROP OFF TO OUR HOUSE ANYTIME BEFORE CHRISTMAS
E-TRANSFER AND WE’LL SHOP ON YOUR BEHALF
Donations must be new, unused and unwrapped.
2024 CHARITIES
CHILDREN’S COTTAGE SOCIETY
Since 1986, the Children’s Cottage Crisis Nursery has provided a 24/7 safe haven where children can take a break from stressful situations and receive nurturing care while their parents get the help they need.
Toys will be donated to the Crisis Nursery for distribution to the children.
MADE BY MOMMA
Made by Momma is a volunteer-run organization in Calgary that has been serving our community for 15 years. They help families facing situations of adversity and crisis by providing healthy prepared meals, wholesome baked goods, baby essentials, children’s items, supportive in-home visits, and many other services.
Toys will be donated to directly to Made by Momma for distribution to the mothers and babies.
2023 CHARITIES
CHILDREN’S COTTAGE SOCIETY
Since 1986, the Children’s Cottage Crisis Nursery has provided a 24/7 safe haven where children can take a break from stressful situations and receive nurturing care while their parents get the help they need.
In 2009, Brenda's House opened and operates as an emergency shelter for 14 families at a time. Families can be together in a safe, home-like environment.
Toys will be donated to the Crisis Nursery and Brenda’s House for distribution to the children.
CALGARY HEALTH FOUNDATION
Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) Hospital offers inpatient pediatric care for patients from birth to 17 years of age who require hospitalization for a variety of medical issues, including hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice), respiratory issues (asthma, pneumonia), newborn concerns (feeding, sepsis), and IV therapies (antibiotics).
Toys will be donated to directly to the PLC pediatrics unit for distribution year round to the children.
We are directly in touch with the pediatrics unit manager.
ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary partnering together with children, youth, families, staff and physicians to provide the utmost in excellent care. Toys, games, crafts can brighten a child’s stay in hospital.
Toys will be donated directly to the ACH for distribution year round to the children.
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
The Magic of Christmas was founded in 1983 by Bob Johnson to spread Christmas joy to families in despair. He believed all families deserve happiness and love at Christmas.
Every Christmas Eve, they load up Calgary Transit buses, magically transformed into “reindeer buses,” with hundreds of gifts and volunteers dressed as Santa and his elves. Then, they deliver Christmas spirit into the homes and hearts of those who need it most.
2021 & 2022 CHARITIES
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
The Magic of Christmas was founded in 1983 by Bob Johnson to spread Christmas joy to families in despair. He believed all families deserve happiness and love at Christmas.
Every Christmas Eve, they load up Calgary Transit buses, magically transformed into “reindeer buses,” with hundreds of gifts and volunteers dressed as Santa and his elves. Then, they deliver Christmas spirit into the homes and hearts of those who need it most.