The Huron County Christmas Bureau has deep roots in our community, having supported local families for almost 60 years.
Over those years, the Christmas Bureau has grown and changed to meet the evolving needs of families. Each year, between 600 and 800 families, including over 1200 children, receive gift cards for local grocery stores and toy retailers to ensure every family had food on the table and gifts under the tree.
As housing, food, and living expenses continue to rise, the number of families in our area experiencing financial hardship continue to grow, making the holidays a difficult time.
The Huron County Christmas Bureau is funded by donations from the community. Churches, schools, community organizations, local businesses, and caring individuals work together every year to ensure every child in our community experiences the wonder of Christmas.
Rural Response for Healthy Children wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society for its ongoing partnership and support of this important program, and to the many volunteers and Bureau sites throughout Huron County that are committed to continuing this work.
Donate
Rural Response for Healthy Children oversees this program but it is funded solely by donations from the community and supported by the work of volunteers. All donations of $20 or more are issued charitable tax receipts.
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If donating is in your means, donations to the Christmas Bureau can be made by either:
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Mailing a cheque to:
Rural Response for Healthy Children
413 MacEwan St, Goderich, ON, N7A 4M1
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Donating via credit card over the phone by calling Nicole at:
1 (226) 699-0707 ext. 101
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Donating via cash or cheque in-person during the in-person donation window at your local Christmas Bureau location, to be announced closer to Christmas
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Donating online here:
Register
To register for Christmas Bureau support, please call Christmas Central at:
1 (888) 705-1579
P​hone lines are open:
November 12-29, 2024
Monday to Friday
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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If the phone line is busy, please call back! Christmas Central is a busy place, and volunteers cannot return your call.
Eligible parents and caregivers will be scheduled a private appointment at your nearest local Christmas Bureau during the distribution window, dates to be announced closer to Christmas.
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Appointments can only be made by calling Christmas Central when the phone lines are open (listed above). Bureaus are unable to provide support to those who are not pre-registered.
2024 Locations
SEAFORTH Bethel Bible Church, 126 Main St S
GODERICH St. George's Anglican Church, 87 North St
CLINTON Clinton Christian Reformed Church, 243 Princess St E
EXETER Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 332 Huron St W
WINGHAM Wingham United Church, 217 Minnie St​
Fundraise
Are you a business or group looking to fundraise for the Huron County Christmas Bureau? Download our third party fundraiser guide below!
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To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or for further information on third party fundraisers, please contact Katrina Clarke.
Thank you to our media sponsors!
