Our campaign to raise $1 million for the Times Colonist Christmas Fund passed a major milestone — $100,000 — on Thursday.
Or, to be exact, $105,135.42.
The more we can raise, the better Christmas can be for people throughout Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Every year we hear from people who received help from the fund long ago, and today are able to help others. Sometimes, a stranger’s kindness makes all the difference.
The fund, run by the Times Colonist Christmas Fund Society, is designed to help you help others. Once again we are co-ordinating our efforts with the local chapter of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, to ensure that the money that you donate does not go to waste.
The Times Colonist covers most of administration costs associated with the fund, and we work with community partners that are dedicated to helping everyone who could use a hand.
The money helps provide food for the hungry, toys for children, and comfort for all.
To those who have donated, thank you. If you’re considering a donation, rest assured your money willl help others during this Christmas season.
HOW TO DONATE
You can donate by going to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund web page, tcchristmasfund.com.That page is linked to CanadaHelps, which is open 24 hours a day and provides an immediate tax receipt.
Or mail a cheque to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund, 201-655 Tyee Rd., Victoria, B.C. V9A 6X5.
You can also use your credit card by phoning 250-995-4438 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dave Obee is editor and publisher of the Times Colonist.
