Since 1940, the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton has maintained one tradition – providing a festive meal and
coordination of Christmas giving to Edmontonians in need at Christmastime, through the promotion of the spirit of
Christmas caring and sharing. Non-denominational and accessible to all Edmontonians in need, we are a connector
of over 100 social service agencies, providing a one stop application process for Christmas hamper services.
Mission: Promotion of the spirit of Christmas caring and sharing in the City of Edmonton.
Mandate: To provide a festive meal and coordination of Christmas giving to Edmontonians in need.
Why Statement: It is greater than one meal. One act of kindness can impact someone for a lifetime.
Core Values:
1. Share the spirit of giving and collective caring.
2. A spirit of compassion, generosity and support.
3. A spirit which offers hope.
4. Culturally inclusive
5. Non-judgemental
Principles:
1. All persons in need are treated with utmost dignity, respect, courtesy and confidentiality.
2. Provide assistance to a person in need to be charitable – not disparaging, disconsolate, or punitive.
3. Provide assistance in accordance with good stewardship principles.
4. Pursue and develop partnerships in the community.
Barbara McKenzie
Hitomi Suzuta
Heather Murk
Dan Bruinooge
Tracey Chandler
Susan Der
Lucille Gans
Alexis Ksiazkiewicz
Tanner Kovacs
Lindsey Smithson
Jordy Thibert
