Report submitted by Gail Thompson (Northern Branch Caring Crafts & Literacy Coordinator).
At our December 5th Christmas luncheon, the Power Pioneer members from the Northern Branch donated baby toques and books for the children’s ward at the University Hospital of Northern BC. They also donated socks, toques, mitts and other clothing items to St Vincent de Paul Society, to give to the less fortunate over Christmas.
This year our members donated the following items:
St Vincent de Paul Society:
– 141 pair of socks
– 5 head bands
– 10 adult toques
– 2 men’s winter hats
– 4 pair of shoes
– 2 pair of slippers
– 1 ski pants
Photo of Colene Dyson from the St Vincent de Paul Society accepting donations from Al Beeson (Northern Branch President).
University Hospital of Northern BC children’s ward:
– 12 pair children socks
– 16 toques
– 2 children scarfs
– 44 preemie toques
– 2 pair baby mittens
– 50 children books
– 1 puzzle book
– 1 pack of crayons
Photo of Aimee Cassie from the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation accepting donations from Al Beeson (Northern Branch President) and Gail Thompson (Northern Branch Caring Crafts & Literacy Coordinator).
Thank you to all the Power Pioneers who brought in toys, books and knitted toques, socks, toques, mitts and other clothing items .