Vernon, B.C. – More than 250 children experienced the joy of giving this holiday season through Children’s Gift House. They lined up to purchase kitchen gadgets, costume jewelry, candles, wallets and other accessories to give to the important adults in their lives. Well over a thousand items were donated by generous people in the community and could be purchased by the children for as little as five cents to as much as $1.
Their purchases raised more than $800 for local charities.
“We had 50 to 60 volunteers helping the little shoppers find their perfect gift,” says Tara Sopel, Office Administrator with Sutton Group – Lakefront Realty in Vernon. “We had wrapping stations set up so after the kids selected their items, they could have it wrapped for the big day. Everyone had a fun time helping the little ones!”
Tara was among a group of enthusiast volunteers from Sutton Group – Lakefront Realty who came to support families in need as well as their colleague, REALTOR® Sandra Bradley.
Sandra started the Children’s Christmas Workshop in 2006 with the help of the RedHead Real Estate team. They wanted to give back to the community and assist those less fortunate. The event has grown to feature mountains of gifts and dozens of volunteers.
“The volunteers made this event happen and I am happy to say they had as much fun as the kids,” says Sandra. “Smiles everywhere.”
Sandra and other organizers are grateful to We Care Home Health Services; Brown’s Social House, which donates ginger bread making kits; the North Okanagan Optimist Club and the crew at Home Building Center for their continued support. “Their contributions are greatly appreciated.”
Each year, Sandra began promoting, coordinating donations, sorting and preparing for the day approximately four months in advance. Starting in 2019, Sutton Group – Lakefront Realty will take on the significant task of coordinating this event.
Sutton is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated company with more than 7,500 REALTORS® in over 200 offices nationwide. To find out more about Sutton, visit www.sutton.com. To learn more about Sutton Spirit, visit www.suttonspirit.com.
Sutton Group Realty Services Ltd. Contact:
Brooke Matthews
604-691-1689
Sutton Group - Lakefront Realty Contact:
Tara Sopel
250-549-3944
lakefve@shaw.ca
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