A girl and a boy in Santa hats exchange a gift box with a heart on it against a red background with white snowflakes and stars.

Cheque made out to order Mission Community Services Society
Address to send cheque: 33179 2nd Ave, Mission, BC V2V1J9

Did you know: <ul><li>1 in 6 residents in Mission were living below the low‑income cut‑off (LICO) after tax in 2021.</li><li>1 in 4 families in Mission are living on less than a modest standard of income (MICO)</li><li>Most people in the range between LICO &amp; MICO experience working poverty/vulnerability They are employed, do not qualify for social supports; are highly sensitive to rent, food, and childcare costs.</li><li>Over one-third of economically vulnerable children are invisible in official poverty counts because they live between LICO and MICO.</li></ul>MCSS Christmas Bureau is committed to ensuring a joyous holiday season for all Mission residents regardless of their financial circumstances. We understand the importance of creating cherished memories during this time of year, especially for families facing financial challenges. Our goal is to provide essential holiday assistance that includes toys and gifts for children and grocery supplies so families are able to enjoy those memorable holiday meals together. In 2025 the Christmas Bureau received unwavering support from our community members, organizations, businesses, and volunteers to provide over toys to over 700 children and Christmas food hampers to 281 families. This year we are extending our reach to include families upto MICO

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