BUSINESS COMMUNITY GIVES BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce wants to give back this Holiday Season and is partnering with the Christmas Daddies Telethon to do just that.
After hearing directly from the community at our Mayoral Debate , it became apparent that with the housing crisis, inflationary pressures and recent impact of Fiona, many families in Summerside will be heading into the holiday season with substantial need.
In response to this, the Chamber is organizing a Holiday Block Party at Off the Wallz in Slemon Park on Saturday Dec. 3rd from 12-5pm, sponsored by Summerside Toyota. Admission is free, with donations at the door going to support Christmas Daddies. This event will feature an indoor marketplace, indoor playground and axe throwing facilities and Santa will be on site to take pictures and chat with kids.
With over 5,380 children living in poverty in PEI, the need for support is great. “We have partnered with Christmas Daddies for this endeavour as they are a very reputable charity that has been helping maritime children since 1964. To date, Christmas Daddies has raised over 34 million dollars and made a difference in the lives of thousands of maritime children by providing toys, gifts and food each Christmas” notes O’Brien.
Funds raised by Christmas Daddies can be assigned to a given community, with funds being distributed locally through the Salvation Army. All funds raised at the Chamber’s Holiday Block Party event will be assigned for use right here in Summerside.
“Islanders are known for their generosity and community spirit, and we hope to showcase this at the Holiday Block Party Event.”
For more information on how you can get involved click HERE.
