Bow Valley Christmas Spirit Campaign

12/23/2025

🎄We’re almost there!🎄

Thanks to the incredible generosity of this community, Bow Valley Christmas Spirit has raised $101,000 of our $105,000 goal. We’re so close, and these final dollars truly matter.

This year, your donations helped us support over 1,100 local neighbours with gift cards, an 18% increase from last year. This provides dignity and support during the holidays for those who need it most, right here in the Bow Valley.

Every donation, big or small, helps ensure families can put food on the table, buy winter essentials, and experience a little more ease and joy this season. 💛

If you’ve been meaning to give, or are able to give a little more, now is the moment. Let’s cross the finish line together and show what community truly looks like.

🎄 Donate today and help us reach the goal: https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/donations

Thank you for showing up for your neighbours.

12/15/2025

LAST CALL!! Keep your name off that naughty list and get those gifts to Rusticana Grocery today!! Our elves are up to their pointy ears in organizing and making sure each ask is matched with a gift and yours is better late than never 🎁🎁🎁
We can't thank you all enough for making this Christmas miracle happen each year, we most certainly couldn't do it without you!!

12/11/2025

🎄 Bow Valley Christmas Spirit Needs Your Help 🎄

Thank you, Bow Valley, for the incredible generosity you’ve shown so far. Together, we’ve raised $77,315 toward our $105,000 goal, but we’re not there yet.

This year, we’ve seen a 25% increase in applicants and recipients compared to 2024. More families are struggling, more neighbours are reaching out, and the need in our community is greater than ever.

💛 We are asking our community to step forward once again.
If you are in a position to give, please donate today. Your support directly provides food, warm clothing, and holiday hampers to local families who would otherwise go without.

👉 Donate now: https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/donations

Every single contribution helps close the gap, and ensures we can meet the growing need right here at home. Let’s show our neighbours that the Bow Valley spirit is stronger than ever.

Thank you for giving, caring, and lifting up our community.

12/09/2025

The deadline is fast approaching to bring your gifts back to Rusticana Grocery. If you have a tag please don't forget to bring your gifts back this week to keep those Elves 🧑‍🎄 sorting!! We can't thank you all enough for participating and bringing joy to so many in our community! 🎁🎅🎄🎁Bow Valley Christmas Spirit Campaign

12/01/2025

💝 Giving Tuesday: Make a Local Difference

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that brings people together to support meaningful causes.

Here in the Bow Valley, Bow Valley Christmas Spirit is working to brighten the holidays for residents in Canmore and the MD of Bighorn. Your donation goes directly to local families, helping provide grocery and toy gift cards to community members in need.

If you’re able, please consider donating today or tomorrow. Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure our neighbours feel supported and cared for this holiday season.

Let’s come together, Bow Valley. 💛
Your kindness truly makes the season brighter.

https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/donations

11/20/2025

Thank You Thursday: Celebrating Our Community’s Generosity!

Today, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated, purchased a gift from the Bow Valley Elves Giving Tree, or shared our posts. Thanks to your support, we’re well on our way to reaching our $105,000 goal! 🙌

Every dollar, every share, and every gift brings us closer to making the holidays brighter for families, seniors, and individuals in the Bow Valley and MD of Bighorn.

We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for helping spread holiday cheer in our community! 💖

Check out our 2024 donors and supporters here: https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/2024-contributors

💪 Feeling inspired? It’s never too late to support: https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/donations

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11/12/2025

🎄🎅 Bow Valley Elves Giving Trees Are Up! 🎅🎄

The Giving Trees are here! Head to Rusticana Grocery to select a gift tag from our Christmas trees, each one representing a special gift wish from a senior or family in need.

🎁 How It Works:
1. Choose a tag from a tree.
2. Purchase the gift.
3. Wrap it and return it to Rusticana by December 10.
4. Before Christmas, Canmore High School Students and volunteers deliver the gifts to recipients.

Together, let’s make sure every gift wish is fulfilled this holiday season. Stop by today to pick up a tag and help us spread some holiday magic! ✨
https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/bow-valley-elves

11/09/2025

🎁Spotlight on Support: Where Your Donations Go

Ever wonder how your donation impacts our community? Here’s a look at how each contribution helped in in 2024:

🧸 $75: Provided a toy gift card for a child, adding excitement to their holiday!
🍲 $100: Supplied a grocery gift card to help an individual with holiday meals.
🎄$450: Supported a family of 4 with grocery and gift cards, creating lasting memories.

Every donation helps create a holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and connection for those who need it most. Help us make a difference this year, donate today.

https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/donations

🎁 Should you wish to donate a physical gift, please refer to the Bow Valley Elves tab on our website.

11/05/2025

🎄Who We Are: Bow Valley Christmas Spirit 🎄

Bow Valley Christmas Spirit is a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting families, seniors, and individuals in Canmore and the MD of Bighorn who may be facing financial challenges. Since 1997, we’ve been providing holiday hampers filled with groceries and toys (now in the form of gift cards), bringing the joy of the holidays to hundreds in our community.

📈 Our Impact:
In 2024, we supported over 1200 members of our community. This is only possible thanks to our generous donors and dedicated volunteers!

💖 How You Can Help:
• Donate: Every dollar counts. Help us reach our $105,000 goal.
• Buy a Gift: Support the Bow Valley Elves and join our community of gift-givers.
• Spread the Word: Share our posts to help us reach more people!

✨Together, we’re bringing holiday cheer to those who need it most. Learn more: https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/

11/01/2025

🎄Applications Now Open! 🎄

The Bow Valley Christmas Spirit program is here to help make the holidays a little brighter for families and individuals living in Canmore and the MD of Bighorn. If you or someone you know could use a little extra support this season, we invite you to apply for a holiday hamper today!

📅 Application Dates: November 1 - November 30
🎁 What’s Included: Grocery and toy gift cards to help create a joyful holiday experience
💡 Eligibility: Applicants must meet the Town of Canmore Affordable Services Program criteria and provide proof of residency.

Don’t wait! Apply online today to bring a little holiday cheer into your home.

Visit our website to apply online and learn more about eligibility: https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/information-for-applicants

10/23/2025

🎄 Bow Valley Christmas Spirit 2025 Campaign is Well Underway!

This year, our goal is to raise $105,000 to support families, individuals, and seniors in Canmore and the MD of Bighorn, ensuring everyone in our community can experience the warmth and joy of the holiday season. ✨

How You Can Get Involved:
🎁 Bow Valley Elves Program: Beginning November 12, you can visit Rusticana Grocery to select a gift tag from our Christmas trees, purchase a gift for a local senior or family at Eagles Nest Family Shelter, and return it gift-wrapped to Rusticana Grocery.

💖 Donate: Your financial contributions go directly towards gift and grocery cards for those in need this holiday season. Donations can be made online at www.christmasspiritcampaign.com

❤️ Spread the Word: Help us reach our fundraising goal by sharing this post and telling your friends and family about our mission. Together, we can make a huge impact!

📅 Important Dates:
• November 1-30: Applications for holiday hampers are open.
• November 12: Gift tags available on trees.
• December 9-11: Hampers and gifts will be distributed.

Let’s come together as a community to make this holiday season brighter for everyone in the Bow Valley. 🌟

For more information or to donate, visit https://www.christmasspiritcampaign.com/

10/08/2025

🎁 Calling All Bow Valley Businesses! 🎁

As the leaves turn and the holiday season approaches, we’re inviting local businesses to help spread some Bow Valley Christmas Spirit!

Every year, our community comes together to support families and individuals in need, and local businesses play a huge part in making the magic happen.

Here are a few simple (and meaningful) ways your team can join in this season:

💌 Sponsor Joy
Make a direct donation. Every dollar helps us ensure no one in the Bow Valley goes without support this holiday season.

💳 Match Donations
Encourage your staff to give and match their donations dollar for dollar! Double the impact, double the cheer.

🎁 Give Gifts That Give Back
Make a donation on behalf of your clients, customers, or staff instead of traditional gifts. We’ll help you spread the word that your gift is making a real difference locally.

✨ Give as a Team
Choose a gift from one of our Giving Trees in November through our Bow Valley Elves program! Shop together, wrap together, and give the gift of joy as a team.

🏠 Lend a Space!
Offer storage space to help store Elves gifts as we prepare for distribution.

Whether you’re a small local shop or a big employer, your contribution helps lift up our community, friends, and colleagues right here at home. ❤️

If your business would like to get involved, email [email protected] or message us here. We’d love to connect and help you find the perfect way to participate!

Together, let’s make this season a little brighter for everyone in the Bow Valley. 🌲✨

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