We are so happy to share with you that the Helping Hands Holiday Wishlist & Meals program assisted 16 families (69 individuals in total) with a variety of things based on their individual requests.

• Some received gifts purchased for them, given information about the family members.
• Some received gift cards to purchase their own gifts.
• Some got a box of food and/or a grocery store gift card to help with food for the holidays.
• Some were given wrapping paper and tape to help make the gifting more festive.
• We donated 19 Spiritwear items to students in 14 of the families.
• All of the families received a voucher for a gift of PTA membership.
• We also included some fun things like cookies and hot chocolate for the holidays!

Because of our community's amazing generosity, we have around $2600 left to help with things throughout the rest of the school year, like food & grocery gift cards for school breaks (mid-winter break, spring break & possibly summer).

And for the many many thank you messages...

TREMENDOUS GRATITUDE to our school community that supported our Helping Hands Program this holiday season. We are overwhelmed by the generosity and assistance provided - and know that the gifts and food was greatly appreciated by our school families. 

THANK YOU to Betsy Baeskens, Valerie Baker, Bela Bhatt, Jenis Bhavsar, Crysta Burch, Christy Deer, Bruce Denton, Janet Diggs, Brandi Doyle, Suzanne Ducotey, Jodi Ehlers, Christine Hansen, Chrissy Hart, Chantile Haupt, Jennifer Herbison, Jennifer Higson, Trina Hilgers, Taylor Hollingsworth, Jill James, Lisa Kieffer, Grace Kim, Evan Lepine, Serena Lindley, Nicole Luchsinger, Nicole Trimble, Megan Madsen, Melanie McKenzie, Kristin Nagy, Emily Owen, Laurie Powers, Karen Rogers, Steve Rubenstein, Mahaniya Shankar, Gretchen Slywka, Jennifer Snyder, Marcia Trepp, John Trischetti, Kate Vagt, Lynnea Webb, Andrea Wojcik, the Murray and Hagen family.

HUGE KUDOS to our elves that donated and/or shopped for families: Alyysa Koske, Mumtaz Zimbalist, Courtney Pansini, Nancy Tangen, Emily Cross, Karen Smith, Jennifer Snyder, Nicole Trimble, and Melanie McKenzie.

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT goes to Canyon Creek Office Manager, Sue Hanson. Sue Hanson coordinates with the confidential families and ensures their needs are heard and met. 

SHOUT OUT to our school administration for their partnership with our PTA and ensuring our Helping Hands programs is available to all that need the support.

Lastly, we know we did not acknowledge everyone that was behind the scenes contributing and making this happen- so THANK YOU for all you secret elves that made this possible.