YEAR IN REVIEW: 2024

Thanks to the generosity of residents, businesses, non-profit organizations and schools, plus over 200 volunteers, a total of 156 Paris Community Christmas Hampers were packed and distributed to families in need this holiday season “This truly makes my Christmas. Not only helping people but seeing hundreds of people come and donate their time too It shows how truly caring Paris is,” said Laura Bowlby She’s been involved in the Christmas Hamper program for more than three decades, starting her journey when she was a Pathfinder with the Girl Guides organization. Every family received the fixings for a holiday meal, including a gift card to No Frills to buy a turkey, buns and bread The hamper boxes include enough food to stock the cupboard for the Christmas break. As for the toys, each child receives a want and a need item outlined on their hamper application, as well as stocking stuffer items.

-Merriment filled downtown Paris Streets days before Christmas on December 20th as a Flash Santa Mob was on hand to spread some holiday cheer (thanks to Big Cityyy Arts and crew!).

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