Christmas for Kids

Verona Christmas for Kids, founded in 2000, is designed to show the community's love and concern by collecting money to buy special presents for specific kids (from baby through high school) in families who are struggling to keep afloat.

The families, many of whom are working hard to put food on the table, are identified by staff at Prince Charles Public School.

Every year, the Christmas for Kids Coordinator arranges a shopping trip to choose presents with each child in mind. The presents - stylish warm clothing, books, puzzles, games and stuffed toys - are gaily wrapped and grouped by family for surprise delivery.

Funds are raised through special events, business and organization donations and through personal donations by cheque or in collection jars throughout the village.

Christmas for Kids Committee 2008

Mary Jo Dowker,
Nicki Gowdy,
Angela Hurren,
Lisa Snider,
Karen Snider,
Nicki Van Camp.

Thanks to The Businesses Who Supported Christmas for Kids 2008

Village Green, Westport,
Verona Hardware
S&R Department Store
Rivendell Golf Course
Verona Lions Club
Tim & Stasy Lloyd of Kelsey's/Montana's

and thanks to the businesses who hosted our Collection Jars

Leonard Fuels,
Verona Hardware,
Verona Lions Hall,
Bank of Montreal,
Toppers,
Verona Convenience,
North Frontenac Community Arena,
Mom Restaurant,
Brook's Beer Store,
Bravo Restaurant,
Hartington Home Hardware,
Verona Post Office,
Local Family Farms,
Jitterbugs,
Verona Drug Store

John Steele is the Jar Campaign Person.