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What can a client expect to receive?

A gift certificate per child The gift certificates will be given out, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, at Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Crescent. Langley, B.C. starting Monday, December 11 to Thursday, December 14, 2023. The Langley Christmas Bureau will close for the season on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 3:30 P.M. These gift cards are

How do I sign up to receive assistance?

If you were a Client with the Langley Christmas Bureau for 2022, we will phone you starting November 1st, 2022 to set up your appointment time and date to come in to the Bureau. New Clients: Please call 604-530-3001 after November 8th to book an appointment. You must come in person on your appointment

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must be residents of City of Langley or Langley Township and must have children – newborn to Grade 12. You have not applied to other agencies for toys or hampers. REQUIREMENTS FOR 2023 To register, you MUST show ALL FOUR of the following: Government-issued photo ID Income Information: if you receive Social Assistance,

Do I contact my family?

Yes. When we email you the information on your adopted family, we ask that you contact them within a week or so of receiving the details, and let them know that you are their sponsor this year.

How will I know what to buy for my family?

On our Guidelines for Hampers page, we have some suggestions for food items that you may wish to purchase. When speaking with the parent/guardian you could also check for any likes/dislikes/allergies etc. that they may have.

How much does it cost to sponsor a family?

The cost for sponsoring a family changes based on the number of members in the family. Please see the chart below for reference: Family Size Expected Cost 2 $200 - $250 3 $250 - $350 4 $350 - $450 5 $400 - $550 5-7 $500 - $750 7 or more $700+

How do I apply to sponsor a family?

The easiest way to sponsor a family is to go to our Sponsor a Family page on this website and complete the application form. You can also come into the Langley Christmas Bureau and complete an application in person. We are open: Monday – Friday 10:00 am. to 3:30 pm Saturdays (November 25 &

What items can I drop off at the Langley Christmas Bureau?

If you would like to put a smile on a child’s face this year, you can drop off your donation of a new toy* or gift certificate at the Langley Christmas Bureau, located in Douglas Recreation Centre. (We ask that you please write the dollar amount on any gift card donation.) * Although you

Will I receive an income tax receipt?

With a cash donation of $10.00 or more, a receipt will be mailed to you. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide income tax receipts for gift cards or food hamper donations.