Volunteers across Edmonton are gearing up to make things a lot easier for underprivileged children in the area, as the Adopt a Teen scheme looks to get going for Christmas.
In 1999, Graham Hicks, a columnist from the Edmonton Sun newspaper, realized that there were lots of groups which helped younger children in need, but the assistance usually stopped once the kids had reached the age of 12. He decided to do something about it, and thus the Adopt a Teen Christmas program was born.
The help provided by the group depends solely on the kindness and generosity of local citizens, who are encouraged to make donations. The money raised is then used to purchase $50.00 Wal-Mart gift cards, which are distributed to local teenagers. Last year, 8,000 cards were given out, and this year’s plans should see 8,600 distributed.
In order to receive the card, the child’s family must be registered with either the Edmonton Christmas Bureau or the Salvation Army, and these two groups, along with Santas Anonymous, administer the program. Tax receipts will be issued for every contribution.
Those looking to contribute are asked to visit the Adopt a Teen website or call the Edmonton Sun’s classified ads call center. Checks can also be mailed to the Adopt a Teen Program in care of the Edmonton Sun, or dropped off in person at the newspaper’s offices.
Campaigns such as this can be helped massively by local Print companies, which can produce Posters, Signs, pamphlets and other printed materials, as well as receipts for donations.
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