The BURNABY CHRISTMAS BUREAU provides Christmas cheer to people with low income and living in Burnaby through our Toy Room and Seniors Hamper Program. This continues to be challenging times for many people and we are anticipating great need again for families with children, and seniors with low income. There are several ways to participate.
- Join us as a donor or volunteer and make a difference this Christmas season.
- For families in need, register with us to select new toys for your children ages newborn - 16yrs. Click here for details and print the registration information sheet here.
- For seniors living with low income in Burnaby, register to receive a Christmas hamper. Click here for details and an application form.
Donate Or Volunteer
Last year, with the help of our donors and volunteers, we brightened the season for over 3150 people in need through the Burnaby Christmas Bureau. There are many ways that you can contribute. Let’s work hand-in-hand and help make Christmas joyful this holiday season!
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Make a one-time or recurring monthly Donation. Cash donations towards the Christmas Bureau allows us to allocate more funds toward purchasing additional toys, which are often in short supply. For example, last year we experiences a low inventory of sports balls and had to purchase more to meet the demand. There are three ways to make a donation*:
* We provide tax receipts to donations of $15 or more. |
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Be a Corporate Sponsor at the Toy Room at The Amazing Brentwood! A lot of effort goes into making the Toy Room a magical place for individuals and families in need. This year we are looking for Corporate Sponsors to support the following:
See Sponsorship opportunities for details. Contact jennifern@burnabynh.ca or call 604-431-0400 with inquiries for further details. |
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Host an Angel Toy Drive for children and youth. Companies or community groups can sign up to host a toy drive that collects toys for distribution to children and youth from low-income families at our Toy Room at the Amazing Brentwood Mall. We may be able to provide resources to help increase participation for your Toy Drive. This includes:
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Bring New & Unwrapped toys/gifts/books to our Toy Room
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Sponsor a Senior's Gift Hamper [Details and Application Form] |
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Be a Christmas Elf (help families select their toys in the Toy Room during Dec 1-21, 4 or 8 hours shifts), a Christmas Mover (help with unloading and moving donated toys or supplies in the Toy Room in November, December or January) and/or a Christmas Bureau Auxiliary (help stock, clean, sort, and assist with greeting at the Toy Room during Nov 1 - Dec 21). Please submit an online application at https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/ |
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Be a Volunteer Driver to pick up toys from donors and deliver them to the Toy Room in Dec. Please submit an online application at https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved-volunteer/ |
Applicant Registration
SENIORS
Applications will open from Nov 1 to Nov 30. Completed application forms can be given to Alexis by:
- mail (4460 Beresford St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0B8)
- fax (778-309-7899)
- or email (alexish@burnabynh.ca)
For further information, please contact Alexis at 236-885-7281.
FAMILIES
Date: Nov 1 to Nov 29, 2024 (Closed on Sun & Stat Holiday on Nov 11)
Time: Mon-Fri 10 am - 4 pm; Sat 10 am - 3 pm [Close for lunch from 12:30-1 pm]
Location: The Amazing Brentwood, 4567 Lougheed Hwy, Old Sears Store, Main mall level, next to Children’s Play Area [Direction & Location Map]
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Burnaby Christmas Bureau is generously supported by donors, volunteers, and many community members, including: