Christmas

Be Part of the Miracle during this Time of Giving

The Salvation Army is blessed to share ‘hope’ with people every day. This comes through providing food, clothing, a listening ear, an encouraging word, a warm bed, a safe place, healing, stability and support to find a place to call home! We could not do this without the generosity of people in our community who donate and support the work of The Salvation Army and the most vulnerable in Abbotsford and Mission.

As you take time to reflect on your life and the real meaning of the Christmas Season, may you embrace the gift of the present, and may your heart beat with thankfulness and generosity. With your donation and partnership, The Salvation Army will continue to offer hope to the most vulnerable as we “share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in our community”.

Help us ensure that no one is forgotten this Christmas. Here are some of the ways we work to make Christmas more meaningful for those in need:

Christmas Kettle Volunteers Needed

Click on the button below to download the poster and find out how you can help with our Christmas Kettle Program!

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”Need knows no season! You can donate online right now – be sure to choose the Abbotsford as your specified location – that ensures all donations stay in our community for all programs and services offered at the Centre of Hope.

Christmas Kettles – Take Over Challenge 2023

The Salvation Army comes alongside vulnerable individuals and families offering hope and providing practical, compassionate support. We invite you, your team, business, organization, co-workers, friends and family to join us in Giving Hope Today and transforming lives by participating in the 2023 Take Over Challenge.

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Abbotsford Pilots 23rd Annual Teddy Bear Toss

Presented by The Salvation Army Abbotsford/Mission Angel Tree Families with music by Cascade Christmas Brass.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th
MSA ARENA GAME TIME – 7:30PM

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Hampers of Hope

Provide a Christmas Meal and Help Us Nourish Our Neighbours

During the upcoming holiday season, The Salvation Army will once again come alongside vulnerable individuals offering hope and providing practical, compassionate support. We invite you to join us in Giving Hope Today and transforming lives by supporting the 2023 Hampers of Hope Campaign.

Hampers are $75 each (donations of any amount are greatly appreciated)

Please contact Kim Hissink, Fundraising Coordinator 604.852.9305 Ext. 138 or kimberly.hissink@salvationarmy.ca

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2023 Angel Tree

Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning. Because of your generosity – hundreds of local children and youth will find a gift waiting under the tree this season!

Where: Sevenoaks Shopping Centre by The Garage
When: December 1st – 8th (daily except Sundays)

TAKE A TAG * BUY A GIFT
Make a child’s Christmas joyful!
(return the unwrapped gift to the Angel Tree)

Please contact Ruth Gillingham if you have any questions:
604.855.5859 or ruth.gillingham@salvationarmy.ca

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Christmas Community Luncheon

Enjoy a hot chocolate, music by Cascade Christmas Brass, a Christmas carol sing along and a traditional turkey meal prepared by Chef Reg and his team

TIME: 11:30am – 1:30pm
DATE: Friday, December 15th, 2023
LOCATION: Cascade Community Church 35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford

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We value your support and make every effort to use your donations wisely and well. God bless you for your generosity at Christmas and throughout the year.

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Volunteers are needed during the Christmas season to assist with:

preparing food
serving meals
packing and transporting hampers
ringing a bell at a kettle location in Abbotsford or Mission
volunteer at the Angel Tree booth in Sevenoaks Shopping Centre

Many great opportunities to engage with and support The Salvation Army –
You and your family, friends, sports teams, non-profit organizations, service clubs, businesses large and small!

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