Christmas shopping is in high gear, judging by the number of sales and flyers, and the crowds at the mall. But as you check off your to-do list in the coming weeks, give a thought to families who might not have as much and who will struggle to put food on the table, never mind place gifts under a Christmas tree.
Thankfully, Tri-City residents are generous and not a holiday season goes by without individuals, businesses, groups and schools collecting money, food, toys, coats and blankets for the less fortunate in our community.
This year, the generosity is even more appreciated as a number of Syrian refugee families arrived here and will be struggling to make ends meet with high housing, food and transportation costs. They will appreciate being part of our seasonal giving tradition.
So when you’re out and about this holiday season, put a can of food in a bin, a cheque into an envelope or a gift under the giving tree at Coquitlam Centre.
All you give will go to a good cause and you’ll feel great because being generous is a gift in itself.
