There is a one-stop application process for three Christmas services:
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630 CHED Santas Anonymous, Christmas Bureau of Edmonton & Adopt-A-Teen provide services to residents of Edmonton only.
Please contact 211 for information about services in your area.
If you are already associated with an approved screening agency they may be able to assist you with the application process (click for agency list). Agency application deadline is November 23, 2018. The following agencies will also assist new clients for the Christmas program:
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The following agencies will also assist new clients for the Christmas program:
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Unfortunately, you cannot apply on their behalf. Our screening process involves obtaining personal information about the family and their situation, which we can only obtain from the official applicant. However, if you do know someone that needs assistance, feel free share this information so that they can complete and submit an application.
1. Starting October 1, you can download an application form and submit the signed application and requested documentation. Applications for download will be available until November 30 and must be received by the Christmas Bureau by December 7, 2018.
Completed applications can be submitted by:
2. Starting November 5, 2018, you can call the Intake Phone Line – 780.414.7695. Intake Workers will assist with the application process until December 11, 2018.
3. Walk-in applications will only be accepted December 20 and 21, 2018 at our Walk-In Days at the Jerry Forbes Centre – 12122 68 Street between the hours of 9 am and 7 pm both days.
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Did you know that we work together with many agencies to avoid duplication of services?
As a community we work together to provide Christmas assistance to as many people as possible. These Christmas programs use the same screening process as 630 CHED Santas Anonymous and the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton to ensure consistency in application.
The Christmas Bureau of Edmonton and 630 CHED Santas Anonymous' programs are intended to provide support to families, individuals and seniors in need who otherwise would not receive a festive meal or gifts for their children and teens. Our programs are not intended to be a doubling up or topping up of Christmas services already provide. Our programs are funded through community donations and are not governed by or an extension of any government programs.
