File photo from the 2022 Christmas campaign kickoff. (Photo: LNN)

By Joel Mendelson

Angel Tree reports successful 2023 Christmas campaign

Dec 28, 2023 | 2:43 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge Family Services’ Angel Tree is reporting a successful 2023 Christmas campaign.

According to the organization, in 2023 it served 4,253 people aged 18 or younger (682 more than last year). Each child received a gift bundle containing:

• Something on their wish list
• Something inspirational to fuel their imaginations
• Something educational to nourish their minds
• Something warm or soft (blanket, stuffie, toque, scarf, mitts, socks)

In total, over 1,200 families received gift bundles.

Angel Tree said that in this year’s campaign, over $180,000 was raised by 387 donors. From October to December, 527 volunteers donated 6,646 hours of their time to the Toy Depot.

Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17

Apr 17, 2025

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents

Apr 04, 2025

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1

Mar 18, 2025

Toy drop-off locations increased in Lethbridge and the surrounding area by 11% to 152%.

Additionally, the local sewing, knitting, looming, crocheting and crafting groups donated over 3,000 blankets, toques, mitts, quilts and handmade bears.

Angel Tree would also like to thank the community for its support.

READ MORE: Lethbridge News Now.

—

If you have a news tip, question or concern, please email Lethbridge.newsroom@Pattisonmedia.com.

For local news delivered daily to your email inbox, subscribe for free to the Lethbridge News Now newsletter here. You can also download the Lethbridge News Now mobile app in the Google Play and the Apple App Stores.