Friday, December 06, 2013
Information Oxford and 211
How to Give and Get Help this Holiday Season
As people begin their holiday shopping and gift giving, Information Oxford and 211 are asking Oxford County residents to also keep in mind how they can share the holidays with those who need extra help this time of year.
The annual Holiday Sharing Guide for Oxford County is the community’s complete guide to local gift and toy drives, food basket programs, food banks, holiday meals and pet food drives. The online guide lets people know what and how to donate if they have help to offer, or how they can get help for themselves, family, or friends.
This year’s guide includes emotional resources that provide support during the holidays for those who find it a challenging time of year. Also in this guide are tips on how to start a food, toy, or pet drive. The guide features an expanded list of agencies offering community meals over the holidays, some include entertainment this year, food baskets, and gift and toy drives.
For more information call 2-1-1 or see the online guide at www.informationoxford.ca.
Quotes:
“This is the season of giving, giving between family, friends, and most importantly your community. This time of year can be difficult for some people and together we can give cheerfully with the purpose of making a difference. The true spirit of the season is to practice generosity so that a wonderful and happy holiday can be experienced by all.”
— Warden Don McKay, County of Oxford
“In the excitement of the holidays, it is easy to forget about the families and individuals who find this time of year difficult and have trouble meeting their basic needs. Together, between Information Oxford and 211, the Holiday Sharing Guide connects our community with services and information at a time of year they need it most.”
— Jennifer Tanner, 211 Project Manager, 211 South West Ontario
“The Holiday Sharing Guide has evolved this year to include emotional resources as well as an expanded list of community resources for those who need help this time of year. Through the incredible generosity of this community we continue to provide resources to those who need it most, making the season a time of happiness for all.”
— Kelly Gilson, Executive Director, United Way Oxford
Media Contact:
Tara Patterson
Communications Officer
519-539-9800 ext 3158
tpatterson@oxfordcounty.ca
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