Be Santa for Senior Citizens Returning to Edmonton

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As the holiday season begins, Home instead hopes the people of Edmont are doing well this year and being Santa for the seniors.

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Now in its fifth year in the city, the goal is to help 400 elderly people in Edmonton and the area who have no one to celebrate with receive gifts this Christmas.

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“A small gift can bring such joy senior citizen We may not have had loved ones to celebrate with,” said Brent Boyd, owner of the Edmonton Home Alternate Office, in a recent news release. “Becoming Santa for seniors, we You can feel the holiday mood. “

How to become a senior Santa?

Those wishing to participate can access the following Home/Alternate Offices: At 1004 Parsons Rd., Unit 8, select the bulb with the senior’s name and gift request from the gift tree.

Participants are asked to purchase a gift, drop it at a designated location, open it, and remove the light bulb.

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A second way to spread your cheer this year is through a virtual Amazon Wish List. Browse this list for gifts seniors are looking for, including magnifying glasses, fuzzy slipper socks, hats, and activity books.

“This program is not just about giving gifts, it is about sharing special moments and joy. senior citizen Mr Boyd said:

Since its inception in 2003, Be a Santa for A Senior has provided more than 2 million gifts to more than 750,000 seniors using more than 65,000 volunteers nationwide.

To become Santa or get more information, visit www.beasantatoasenior.ca.