Holiday Gift Drive for Teens
By Alex Rodriguez '25
The holiday season is progressively becoming more burdensome for many families as prices continue to rise exponentially. In fact, over 50% of Canadians are worried about not being able to afford gifts for their loved ones. Service Council hopes to mitigate some of these concerns by running a toy and gift card drive. In cooperation with the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, our ultimate goal is to ensure as many children as possible have a smile on their faces come Christmas morning.
The holiday season is progressively becoming more burdensome for many families as prices continue to rise exponentially. In fact, over 50% of Canadians are worried about not being able to afford gifts for their loved ones. Service Council hopes to mitigate some of these concerns by running a toy and gift card drive. In cooperation with the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, our ultimate goal is to ensure as many children as possible have a smile on their faces come Christmas morning.
We have set up a Christmas tree in the Senior School to place gift donations and advocate for our cause. We ask that you bring in unwrapped, new items and gift cards that adolescents would like! Examples of physical gifts include Nerf toys, board games or disposable cameras; excellent gift card ideas include Amazon, Urban Outfitters, Sephora and Cineplex, among many others. Thank you for bringing a sense of excitement and wonder to somebody’s holiday season.
West Point Grey Academy
4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750
Tel: 604-222-8750
Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.