{"id":32002,"date":"2017-12-09T08:18:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-09T13:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/?p=32002"},"modified":"2025-01-15T05:46:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T05:46:54","slug":"adopt-family-christmas-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2017\/12\/09\/adopt-family-christmas-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Extraordinary Co-workers Christmas Adopt A Family Story: The Saturday Weekend Review #244"},"content":{"rendered":"

IT’S AMAZING HOW THIS GROUP OF CO-WORKERS CAME TOGETHER TO ADOPT A FAMILY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. <\/span><\/h3>\n

I’ve always wanted to learn more about the Christmas Adopt a Family program in Canada and when a Canadian Budget Binder fan mentioned that her company participates, I wanted to learn more.<\/p>\n

So far, I’ve learned that there are a multitude of Adopt a Family Christmas programs in just about every community across Canada. That’s amazing! There’s nothing and I mean nothing that feels better than giving during the holidays or any time of year. Mrs. CBB and I often reflect on how fortunate we are and often donate time or money to services in our community to help those in need.<\/p>\n

In Toronto alone there are over 5000 homeless people living on the streets hoping to get into a warm shelter this holiday season. On top of this there are families that are struggling to put food on the table and individuals that have no money or limited resources to get them on their feet.<\/p>\n

\"the-light-in-a-childs-eyes-to-make-Christmas-magical-this-time-of-year-quote\"During the holiday season it’s terrible to be alone with no family or Christmas dinner and cheer to participate in.<\/p>\n

Some parents may feel sorrow because priorities such as food, shelter and clothing come before gifts. This is where Christmas Hampers filled with food and other necessities are crucial.<\/p>\n

When the cold comes children may go without Christmas gifts because a warm jacket, boots, gloves and a hat are more important.<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Women’s Outreach Canada\u00a0 Adopt A Family Program<\/a><\/p>\n

I agree but no child should go without feeling the magic of the holidays.<\/p>\n

Next year our family goal is to adopt a family which we will save for in our Christmas budget starting 2018.<\/p>\n

This will be a projected expense<\/a> which we will contribute monthly. Ideally we would like to raise the funds by selling items around the house we no longer need or buying and selling to earn extra money. Every bit counts.<\/p>\n

At the end of the year we will match that money from our bank account and put that towards the family or individuals we adopt through our community program.<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Community Care St.Catharines and Thorold Adopt A Family Christmas Program<\/a><\/p>\n

My employer currently doesn’t have an Adopt a Family program but it is certainly something that I would bring up in the next board meeting. It not only builds moral but it’s a great way for people to give back when they don’t have time outside of work due to other priorities.<\/p>\n

Until then I want to learn as much as I can about how Adopt a Family works in Canada and Candy from the Chrysler Dealership in Orillia, Ontario<\/a> shares this heart-warming team story for us.<\/p>\n

Adopt A Family for Christmas<\/span><\/h2>\n

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“The dealership I work for is Mac Lang Orillia”, as Candy Legedza proudly explains to me about how her organization went about Adopting a Family for the Christmas holidays.
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Reading stories like this brings a warm feeling inside of me because I know more people have the ability to give back but don’t know how to go about it which includes volunteering. When I spoke with Candy I had no idea where to begin with the Adopt a Family program so I asked her a few questions.<\/p>\n