The holidays mark the gift giving season, where people head to stores finding the perfect present to put under the tree or fill stockings for friends and family. But it also can be the most stressful time of year for those facing financial challenges.
West Vancouver Police, West Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services and West Vancouver Transit crew are teaming up again for their annual Emergency Services Gift Drive, collecting gifts for children across the North Shore.
To spread the holiday magic, they are accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts for children aged 18 or younger.
All donations are delivered to the Family Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau, a non-profit that helps families bring a joyful holiday season for their children.
Cash, used toys or stuffed animal toys cannot be accepted.
The toy drive marks its 19th year helping families around the North Shore.
Donations are open until Dec. 20.
Those hoping to donate can do so at the following locations:
- West Vancouver Police Department, 755 16th St., West Vancouver
- West Vancouver Fire & Rescue – Hall 1, 760 16th St., West Vancouver
- West Vancouver Fire & Rescue – Hall 2, 6272 Marine Dr., West Vancouver
- West Vancouver Fire & Rescue – Hall 3, 4895 Marine Dr., West Vancouver
- West Vancouver Fire & Rescue – Hall 4, 965 Cross Creek Rd., West Vancouver
- West Vancouver Blue Bus, 221 Lloyd Ave., North Vancouver, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative. [email protected]
