Tell me a story
We’ve received many stories over the years, both from clients thanking us for what we do and from businesses and volunteers making a difference to clients that have received our support. Browse the stories below and get ready to be inspired!
Grace’s Story
After a series of unexpected health challenges and financial struggles, Grace found herself in the humbling and difficult position of needing to ask for help.
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Angie’s Story
Why does she continue to volunteer? “I enjoy it. I meet so many people. I do it to give back to the community”.
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Fadi’s Story
Fadi and his daughter showed up to our walk-in days last year for the first time and he knew something was different.
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Caron Transportation Systems’ Story
For more years than he can count, Bruno Muller, President of Caron Transportation Systems, has been supporting the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton.
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Jennaya’s Story
Jennaya who was a new mother at 18, is all too familiar with the worries that Christmas brings to new families.
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Daisy’s Story
The Christmas Bureau has been very near and dear to my heart since I was a very little girl.
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Cheyenne’s Story
It was a mere four days before Christmas when Cheyenne’s family had moved again. To ensure that she was always able to provide for her family, Cheyenne’s mom was forced to get creative.
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Marion’s Story
Marion’s time with the Christmas Bureau began 13 years ago, after a friend had suggested that she would be “an awesome volunteer.”
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Peter’s Story
Peter has been involved with the Christmas Bureau, in many volunteer capacities, since the mid-90s.
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