Eligible Halton Hills families with children up to age 18 have until Monday, Nov. 30, to apply for holiday help from Links2Care, a local organization with offices in Acton and Georgetown. Its Holiday Giving Program handed out gift bags of new pajamas, toiletries and other items last year.
Those bags went to more than 400 families of children and vulnerable seniors and adults across Halton Hills, with help from individual, group and business sponsors.
Eligible families can apply three ways: fill out the online application; download the fillable form and send it by email; or pick up and drop off a paper application in person at Links2Care's Acton or Georgetown office.
Every application needs proof of income: the family's most recent Notice of Assessment, the statement the Canada Revenue Agency sends after it processes a tax return. Questions about applying go to the Holiday Giving line at 905-873-6502.
Families who are chosen will be contacted in mid-December with details on when and where to pick up their help.
Links2Care is asking individuals, families, workplaces, service clubs, community groups and businesses to pitch in by sponsoring a family, giving money or organizing a collection drive at work. Cash donations are used to buy new essential items or gift cards for Halton Hills families.
Anyone interested in sponsoring can contact Janet Battista or Cathy Gerrow at Links2Care.
