With Christmas fast approaching, the ongoing Canada Post strike is creating challenges for The Outreach Centre’s Adopt a Family program. Donors are encouraged to make their contributions online or in person instead of mailing in a cheque.
Adopt a Family is a vital program at The Outreach Centre that provides gift cards to single parent families, allowing parents and caregivers to purchase the gifts or food that they know they need for their families.
Demand for the program steadily increases year after year, reflecting the growing number of families in central Alberta experiencing financial difficulties. So far this year, 156 families with over 485 children combined have applied for Adopt a Family. With applications being accepted until December 19, the total number of families served is anticipated to exceed last year’s figures.
“With demand for the Adopt-A-Family program growing again this year, we’re concerned that the Canada Post strike delays will impact our ability to get donations to families in need in time,” says Ian Wheeliker, Executive Director of The Outreach Centre. “We’re urging our supporters to consider alternative donation methods to ensure that we can continue to serve as many families as possible this holiday season.”
To donate to the Adopt a Family Program, you can visit The Outreach Centre at 4101 – 54 Avenue, call 403-347-2480, email info@theoutreachcentre.org, or donate online at: theoutreachcentre.org.
