The Caring Neighbours at Christmas program is ramping up for another year of giving.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver will once again offer the program that matches low-income families and seniors with individuals and organizations who make life merrier by providing Christmas gifts.
Last year, Family Services of Greater Vancouver matched 141 local families and seniors with community groups, providing gifts through the Caring Neighbours program.
Families and seniors living on a low income can register with the program starting on Oct. 31, with registrations being accepted throughout November. People can pick up registration packages at the front desk of Family Services and complete it at home.
Folks registering for the program must bring a proof of their address in New Westminster, official proof of income for all adults 19 or older in the household (notice of assessment 2016), Care Cards for each and all children and photo ID for all adults.
To qualify for the Caring Neighbours at Christmas program, you must live in New Westminster, must not be registered with any other Christmas program this year, have one or more children living with you under the age of 18, have one or more phone numbers where you can be reached and be a senior aged 55 and older.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver cannot guarantee that people will be matched with a donor, but it will do its best. It also can’t promise that people will receive everything on their list.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is on the third floor of 321 Sixth St. For more information, call 604-525-9144 (ext. 3659) or email [email protected].
