For some, the holiday season is the most stressful time of the year. In a world where rising costs have become an ever-present challenge, parents and caregivers find themselves grappling with the daunting task of providing gifts for their children during the holidays.

But amid these difficulties, 630 CHED Santas Anonymous continues to be a beacon of hope. Our mission is to ensure that the joy of Christmas reaches every home, even when times are tough. We couldn’t do it without the help of the donors, volunteers and corporate partners who bring this Christmas miracle to life.

Scroll down to see how you’ve impacted tens of thousands of kids in our community.

As each year goes by, this Message from the Board Chair gets more challenging to write. There are only so many different ways one can express the incredible gratitude we feel for the amazing work our program volunteers and staff do yearly without starting to sound redundant. But if that’s the biggest challenge we face – I’ll take it, because as every year passes and we reflect on what was and prepare ourselves for what’s coming, I’m again filled with pride over what we collectively continue to accomplish. I’ve been involved in this program for well over 25 years now and have seen many changes, challenges and triumphs. The one constant through it all is the incredible support from our volunteers and staff. Our program continues to thrive – at times under the most adverse conditions – and our hope for the future delivering the Spirit of Christmas to those children less fortunate is as strong as it’s ever been. And it’s all because of you.

On behalf of the Board of Directors – THANK YOU – to all of you for all you do for us!

Kevin Spriggs, Chair

Syd Smith, Vice-Chair

Jacqui Konlup, Treasurer

Jessie Bruce, Secretary

Doug Bauer

Lisa Brekke

Brad Eves

David Fowler

Daryl Hooke

Dave Humen

Peter Plaizier

Adam Zawadiuk

Doug Bauer

Tom Davies

Chelsea Draeger

Martin Forbes

David Fowler

Gertie Groeneweg

Kevin Hansen

Daryl Hooke, Chair

Holly Janzen

Tamara Konrad

Tanya Laughren

Peter Plaizier

Ray Plaizier

Brent Pullishy

Doug Rutherford

Brandi Sliwa

Syd Smith

Kevin Spriggs

Brian Wilkes

Despite an unprecedented surge in demand, we remained committed to ensuring that no child was left without the joy of new toys at Christmas.

Together, you’ve shown that, even in challenging times, the spirit of Santa lives on in the hearts of all who believe in the power of kindness and compassion.

2,353 individual volunteers

42 groups of volunteers

12,810.75 hours

In 2022, we faced an incredible challenge as we experienced a 48% increase in the number of children who needed our support. The unwavering dedication of our volunteers and the steadfast support of our donors gave us the confidence to say "yes" to every family who turned to us for help.

Together, you’ve made countless spirits bright - when you support Santas Anonymous, you don’t just reach one child, you touch the hearts of their whole family and make an impact for years to come.

We invite you to join us on a heartwarming journey as we share the stories of hope, resilience, and the boundless power of compassion that have defined our year.

your impact, by the numbers

Thanks to the hard work and generosity of so many,

2022 was one of our most impactful years yet.

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With the support of community organizations and businesses hosting toy drives and fundraising events, as well as the generous contributions from corporate and individual donors in the form of both toys and financial support, we were able to meet the need in our community and provide 22,002 gifts to local kids. As we look back on this year of giving, we're reminded that the true spirit of the season lies not just in the presents under the tree but in the kindness and generosity that light up our community.

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