2024 CHRISTMAS CHEER
Kaz Dufficy $200.00 • Sonja Bryson $25.00 • Debra McNichol $100.00 • Hannah Van Genne $20.00 • Lance Weisser $45.00 'You are bringing cheer and restoring lives. God Bless You!' • Tiernan Buchan $50.00 • Roseann Dahl $1000.00 • Morelli Chertkow $177.00 • Anonymous $61.75 • Chris Nagle $100.00 • Sacred Grounds Investments Ltd. $400.00 • Terri Young $250.00 • Soria & Jesse Harding $50.00 • Sandra Sponaugle $100.00 In Memory of Ross Millar • Jacques Lam $100.00 In Memory of Clint Anderson • Anonymous $20.00 • Isaiah Ducharme $5.00 • Anonymous $187.86 • Lynne Totten $100.00 • Margo Waithe $1,000.00 'Happy to help such a great cause.' • Anonymous $50.00 • Jacquie Brand $50.00 • Anonymous – Canada Helps $100.00 • Joslyn Conley $50.00 • Anonymous $31.05 • Dianne Jackson $25.00 • Brogan Fire & Safety $180.00 • Tim Webber $20.00 • Alan Gozda $250.00 • Jaana Kastikainen $10.00 • Janet & Spence Bryson $250.00 • Gold Leaf Pastries Ltd. $200.00 • Ken & Marylyne House $100.00 • Lyn Lecuyer $25.00 'Thank you for doing this.' • Sharon Moore $100.00 • Joan Hughes $100.00 • Marie Kabus $100.00 In support of the Y Women's Emergency Shelter • Reeve Harrison $37.00 • Anonymous $91.40 • Lorrie Smith $25.00 • Bonnie Klohn $20.00 • Fraser Stewart $30.00 • Kathy Kendall $50.00 • Kathy Sinclair $50.00 • Margaret Patten $100.00 • Evelyn Meyer $120.00 • Carly Harding $50.00 • Fearon Blair $50.00 • Anonymous-Canada Helps $100.00 • Anonymous $40.00 • Paddy Harrington $50 • Cam & Aiden Murray $100 • Wenda Noonan $53 • Edith Pletzer $100 • Ron & Susan Durant $100 • Anonymous $28.75 • Helen Olson $20 • Brenda & Ian Harding $30 • Sarah Palmer $50 • BC Old Time Fiddlers' Association, BR#12 - $100 • IG Wealth Management (Head Office), Gift matching from 2023 campaign donations - $405.85

CHRISTMAS CHEER FUND

Be the Cheer that brightens their year!

For over 30 years, Christmas Cheer has been supporting people who need a little extra help at Christmas. This longstanding tradition brings our community together, extending warmth, compassion, and hope to those facing tough times. (Donation form below)

This year, we are proud to raise funds for three outstanding local organizations: the Centre for Seniors Information (CSI Kamloops), BGC Kamloops Journey Fund (formerly known as the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops Journey Fund), and the legacy non-profit Y Women’s Emergency Shelter. Each of these organizations provides critical services in Kamloops, from supporting seniors’ quality of life with social connection, education and advocacy, to offering counselling for those who’ve experienced trauma, to providing shelter and safety to women and children escaping violence.

By donating to the Christmas Cheer Fund, you are helping these charities make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most. Join us in this cherished holiday tradition—your support brings comfort, dignity, and hope to our neighbors in need this Christmas season.

We are active in the community, making it easy for you to support the Christmas Cheer Fund! If you’d like to make a gift, simply visit one of the following locations:

BC Interior Community Foundation, 2-219 Victoria Street. Open: Tuesday thru Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. (Closed from 12:30 – 1pm for lunch)

Castanet Kamloops, 102-635 Victoria Street. Open Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm

Or visit us at one of these locations:

Nov. 28, from 9 – 11:30pm: Sacred Grounds, Royal Inland Hospital.
Dec. 3rd – 7th, all day from 9 – 4pm: 250 Victoria Street
Dec. 12, from 9 – 11:30pm: Location to be announced
Dec. 14, from 9am – 2pm: Kamloops Farmers Market, 140 Laburnum Dr
Dec. 19, from 9 – 11:30pm: 5-Bean – North Shore, 289 Tranquille Rd.

Cheques can also be sent to BCICF, 2 – 219 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1 through Canada Post. Please ensure all cheques are made out to BC Interior Community Foundation and indicate the Christmas Cheer Fund. Include your phone number and email address so we can issue a tax receipt and/or contact you should there be any issues with your donation.

Learn more about the 2024 Charities

Centre for Seniors Information (CSI Kamloops) – Secret Santa Program

CSI Kamloops is dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors by providing a supportive environment where social interaction thrives and solutions are found through education, support, and advocacy. Each year, CSI Kamloops leads the Secret Santa Project, a special initiative aimed at spreading holiday joy to low-income, high-risk seniors in the community. The program delivers between 500 to 700 gift baskets, filled with essential items such as toiletries, clothing, winter wear, games, and indulgent confections. The goal is to ensure that no senior goes without a little gift under their tree at Christmas, offering warmth, comfort, and care during the festive season.

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BGCK (formerly the Boys & Girls Club Kamloops) – Journey Fund

Trauma healing should never be a luxury, and BGC Kamloops is committed to making this support accessible to all. The Journey Fund at provides financial support to parents in need, helping them access qualified therapists in our community. It ensures that families without extended health benefits or specialized funding can receive essential therapy, promoting healing and wellness during critical times.

Children who experience difficult childhoods are more likely to face challenges in youth and adulthood, including poor health, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration. Healing trauma can break multigenerational patterns, leading to better outcomes for children. When parents heal from their trauma, they become more patient, emotionally available, and better equipped to handle crises—giving their children a brighter future.

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Kamloops Y Women’s Emergency Shelter

The Y Women’s Emergency Shelter is the longest-standing recipient of the proceeds. Services offered to those in need are more akin to that of a transition house. Typically, the staff help survivors with their finances, income assistance or finding employment. Sometimes, individuals may require legal support and childcare agreements.

Those who visit the Y’s program stay between 30 and 120 days while they are transitioning away from gender-based violence.

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