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Christmas Helper event back to help area families

Food, toys, clothing distributed by local groups to those in need

Barbara Roden

Free Press

The Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty Christmas Helper event is back again, and office manager Ron Kelly is looking forward to seeing the lobby fill up with donations of food, toys and clothing.

We see the same people back here year after year with donations,” he says.

People even come in before it starts and ask when they can start bringing things in.”

The event has been going for more than 10 years and is organized by Royal LePage staff and sales people. The sales force also matches what comes in with a sizable donation of their own.

Cash donations are used to purchase food and toys at local stores, Kelly explains.

The stores are great; they always kick in something as well.”

Everything received is given to the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, Loaves and Fishes Outreach, Youth Zone, and the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society, which distribute them to local families in need.

Donations will be accepted at the Royal LePage office in 100 Mile, as well as at the Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty Interlakes office at the Interlakes Service Centre.

Items will be accepted up until Christmas Eve, but Kelly says they distribute everything about a week before Christmas.

I want to give a shout-out to the people who’ve supported this year after year. It’s really heartwarming.”