Firstbase Charitable Donations

During this Christmas Season the Firstbase staff would like to encourage everyone to reach into their hearts and give to a needy group or charity. This does not always need to be in a monetary form. Gestures of kindness that can bring hope to so many needy families at this time of year can be done through volunteering at your local food bank, or as simple as assisting someone you know in a beneficial way. This year the staff at Firstbase Services Ltd has collectively donated to two worthy causes.

Operation Christmas Child is organized by the Samaritan’s Purse Organization. For over 35 years, Samaritan’s Purse has done their utmost to assist the suffering, by going to the aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering. The Samaritan’s Purse is an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance.

Angel Tree is organized by the Salvation Army. People who are unable to buy gifts for their children may register at The Salvation Army Centre of Hope. A tag is created for each child and hung on the Angel Tree at Seven Oaks Mall in central Abbotsford. Shoppers visit the booth manned by volunteers, choose a child’s tag, and then shop for Christmas presents for that child. When they are finished, they bring the new, unwrapped gifts back to the Angel Tree. More volunteers transport the gifts to Cascade Church where the donations are sorted and organized. On the appointed day, grateful parents come to the church to pick up the gifts for their children.

Tags: Operation Christmas Child, Salvation Army

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