Christmas Cheer Board
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Cheer Board suspends all hamper applications for first time everWith demand at an all-time high, Winnipeg's Christmas Cheer Board will no longer take applications for hampers this year.TrendingDec 20, 2023
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Winnipeg charities crunched for time with Christmas coming, need volunteersPeople aren't quite back into the run of things," said captain Ian Scott with the Salvation Army, adding many of the Sally Ann's volunteers just aren't available anymore.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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‘The need is so great out there’: Christmas Cheer Board ramping up for hamper seasonThe organization only began taking calls a few weeks ago but, the phones have been ringing off the hook and they're expecting to deliver upwards of 19,000 hampers this year.CanadaNov 24, 2023
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Winnipeg Jets team-up with Christmas Cheer Board for toy driveWinnipeg Jets and the Christmas Cheer Board are teaming up for a toy drive — and if you donate, you could win tickets to a game, and an autographed Jets jersey.SportsNov 21, 2023
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Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board gearing up to make record number of holiday hampersThe organization is spending more than $800,000 on food and more than $200,000 on toys for this year's program. It expects to deliver more than 19,000 hampers during the holidays.CanadaNov 3, 2023
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Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board delivers all its hampers after call for drivers'It really makes me realize how wonderful this city truly is,' said Shawna Bell of the Winnipeg Christmas Cheer Board of the overwhelming response to a call for delivery drivers.CanadaDec 21, 2022
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Christmas Cheer Board expecting record-setting season of giving in Winnipeg'People have responded in such, such an amazing way.'CanadaDec 11, 2022
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Downtown streets set to close for Santa Claus’ arrival in Winnipeg SaturdayThe City of Winnipeg says numerous road closures will be in place around the downtown for the Santa Claus parade, starting as early as 8 a.m. Saturday.CanadaNov 18, 2022
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Winnipeg charities face increased demand, rising costs this holiday seasonBoth Operation Red Nose and the Christmas Cheer Board say despite the challenges, they’re planning to help as many people as they can, without being stretched too thin.LifestyleNov 8, 2022
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Kai Madsen retires from Christmas Cheer BoardKai Madsen is stepping down as the executive director of Winnipeg's Christmas Cheer Board.CanadaAug 9, 2021
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