Support YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK

As a Director of SHARE FAMILY SERVICES I am proud of the work the organization is -doing in the Tri-Cities and would like to share the following with you.

SHARE FAMILY SERVICES is starting its seasonal funding raising drive.  The following letter has been mailed out to residents of the Tri-cities tomorrow, November 7, 2011. Some people will open it and will be able to respond, some will open it and not be able to respond, and others may not open the mail.  So I want to get the word out that the people who use our Services, need your support.  If you live in another area of the lowermainland or the country, and you can contribute to your local Food Bank and your local charities, I would encourage you to do so.

I plan to continue to contribute this year through monthly payments.  You can also choose to make a one time donation to the food bank, to purchase a Christmas hamper or to fund other items for families in need.  Thank you in advance for supporting your neighbours who need your support.

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For many of us, December is a month of festive events, fond childhood memories, happy get-togethers and warm feelings. But for over 2,200 children and their families in the Tri-Cities area, December is a time of year that is filled with disappointment and sadness because they can’t put food on the table and don’t have the resources to enjoy the season.

Thanks to generous donors, SHARE has been able to help families in need enjoy the holiday season since 1972. Last year alone 1,773 families received Christmas hampers, 1,722 children received toys through the Toy Bank, and throughout the year 2,859 families were fed through the Food Bank. This is a reminder that we still need your help and hope you will consider being even more generous than in the past as we try to keep pace with increasing needs in the Tri-cities.
Share the festive spirit by supporting the food bank

With your gift, we can help families enjoy the festive spirit that we sometimes take for granted. Families like Jane and Dave, both on disability from work and struggling to make ends meet for their family of five; or single mom Deborah who is raising her 6-month old son Trevor on her own after escaping an abusive relationship. These families and many more, will rely on the Food Bank to get through the holiday season.

There are several ways to show your support and many programs for you to direct your gift towards. In addition to the Food Bank’s ongoing need, the Christmas Toy Bank provides presents for children of all ages. Your gift of just $50 can make a child’s Christmas dreams come true. The Christmas Hamper Program provides families with everything they need to celebrate the holidays. In fact, $150 can provide a Christmas hamper that will help a family of four for three weeks.

Your gift makes a difference between a happy Christmas and no Christmas at all
When you provide a gift to SHARE you can enjoy your festive season this year knowing that, thanks to you, another less fortunate family is also enjoying theirs.

From everyone at SHARE Family and Community Services, I wish you all the best of the season and good health and happiness in 2012.

Sincerely,

Martin Wyant,

Chief Executive Officer, SHARE

This year it’s easier than ever to provide your gift by visiting our secure website and making a donation online. Please visit www.sharesociety.ca and click on DONATE NOW in the top right hand corner. 

If you would like to send your donation directly to SHARE, please print out the information below, and send your donation to SHARE.
Yes, I’d like to:
___make sure a child under the age of one has a healthy start. A donation of $40 per month will purchase a weekly supply of fresh produce, milk, cheese and eggs: A regular monthly gift at a level that suits you will support to the FOOD BANK ($10, $20, $25 or $35/month)

___support the Food Bank with a one time gift of $50, $75, $100, $200 other ________

___make a one time gift of $150 to provide a family with a CHRISTMAS HAMPER

___make sure a family in our community enjoys Christmas like my family will with toys, Christmas dinner and food to last through the month of December. Please charge $220 to my credit card or debit my account (see reverse)

___support other SHARE programs with a gift of ($35, $50, $75, $100, $250 other)
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First Name: ________________________ Last Name: ________________________

Phone: __________________________ Address: _________________________

City ____________________________ PC: ______________ Email: ______________


Donation amount: $ _______________

_______Monthly donation
_______One time gift

Please charge my Visa / Mastercard: Card No. ______________________________ Expiry: __________

Cardholder’s Name (please print) __________________________ Phone __________

Signature ________________________ Email ____________________________                                                                                                                  (for future communications)

I understand that I may change, pause or cancel this arrangement at any time by notifying SHARE Family & Community Services. ____My cheque made payable to SHARE Society is enclosed.

Mail to: SHARE Administration 200 - 25 King Edward St. Coquitlam, BC V3K 4S8

Thank you!

SHARE Family and Community Services respects your privacy. The information you provide will be used to issue tax receipts and to keep you informed of other programs in support of SHARE. If at any time you wish to be removed from this list or another mailing, simply contact us.

Charitable Business Number R118875798 RR0001.