Kamloops Youth In Care Christmas Hampers

Posted Nov 20, 2020

​We have changed our usual annual Christmas Hampers and Potluck event to reflect our reality and challenges with COVID. It has been agreed that for 2020 we will be supporting all youth on YAGs (Youth agreements) and Independent Living who are supported by Lii Michif Otipemisiwak, Secwepemc Child and Family Services, and Ministry for Children and Family Development.

This year we are supporting 42 youth on YAGS and Independent Living; of those youth, 5 are parents, each with one child. We will be putting together a stocking for the babies and toddlers (ages: girl - 9 months, girl - 2 yrs, 2 boys - 1 yr, 1 boy - 2 yrs) and ask that if folks would like to donate clothing, toys, diapers, etc. we will divide up what is received so that all parents will receive things for their littles.

This year we are asking folks who would like to help to donate money that will be used to purchase a gift certificate for each youth. STFC is contributing stockings filled with items such as pencil crayons, notebooks, pens, hot chocolate, tea, granola bars, Power Pages, YICN (youth in care network) information for the Kamloops local etc. to go along with the gift certificate that will be delivered prior to Christmas so the youth are able to shop for a gift.

All agencies will be collecting funds and items, as well ICS is able to provide tax receipts for all monies collected over $5. Deadline to contribute money, or items for the littles, will be Friday, December 4, 2020 at noon. Know that you will be making a difference this year for a youth who may be struggling with isolation this year due to COVID. Thank you for making a difference!

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The Support to Family Care Network Team

Please note if you have gifts to drop off, contact our team at: (236)421-0031 or on our cell phones: Kari - (250)819-1919, Renata - (250)319-6557, or Krista - (250)819-5819