The Waimate Christmas Child initiative is in its ninth year, and the aim is unwavering – to ensure no child misses out on waking up to presents on Christmas morning.
A Christmas tree and gifting area has been set up in Council reception where you can leave gifts to be distributed by Community Link to families within the Waimate District before Christmas.
Mayoress Lyn Stringer, who leads the initiative says, “the aim is to put smiles on children’s faces who may otherwise have missed out. After all, unwrapping a present is exciting!”
“The capacity for our community to give is phenomenal. I want to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated last year and hope the community will support the project again this year.”
“The gifts do not have to be big or expensive. Every little bit helps. We’re asking for gifts suited to babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 15.”
Gifts need to be brand new, unwrapped, and can be dropped off at Council reception by 4pm on Friday 5 December.
Last year, approximately 100 children received gifts from Christmas Child.
