Leamington, ON – For the second year in a row, South Essex Community Council has spread some Holiday cheer to 49 refugee and newcomer families in need in our community. 25 rolls of wrapping paper, 8 youth volunteers, 105 hours of wrapping, 49 families supported…  1 common goal – to spread Christmas cheer to families in Leamington.

Last year, Leamington United Mennonite Church reached out to SECC with a plan on how to spread some Christmas cheer. Our SECC elves wrapped and delivered presents all around Leamington area just in time for the Holidays.

“Seeing the smiles on the faces of the families when we drop off the presents make this so worth it,” said Laura Fanjoy, Program Leader for Settlement Services. “We are happy to make even the slightest impact on their holiday season.”

Our heartfelt gratitude to Mucci Farms, the Hasan Group – REMAX, Bliss Wellness Studio, UMEI Christian High School, South Shore Rotary, SECC Staff and Volunteers, and several community members for supporting this project and donating gifts, grocery cards, and money for these deserving families.

Due to the generosity of the community, 49 families received gifts for their children and grocery gift cards for adults. For more information on SECC and our services, visit SECC.on.ca.

Photos provided by SECC