Christmas Cheer Donation Station Returns to Downtown Kamloops
Holiday magic is returning to the heart of downtown as the BC Interior Community Foundation opens its
2025 Christmas Cheer Donation Station – a festive, interactive hub of community spirit running Nov. 24
to Dec. 19 in the atrium at the TNRD Art Gallery and Library Building.
More than a place to give, the Christmas Cheer Donation Station has become a joyful seasonal tradition
where community members can celebrate, connect and make a meaningful difference. The annual
Christmas Cheer Fund supports local charities working year-round to help families across our
community. This year’s beneficiaries are the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Kamloops Immigrant
Services and the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism. Each will receive flexible funding to strengthen
their programs and services.
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Donation Station transforms the TNRD building into a
holiday wonderland filled with activities for all ages. Donors can have their keepsake photo taken in one
of the whimsical Christmas scenes – our specialty being the Awkward Family Photo – and enjoy a lineup
of magical experiences throughout the campaign, including:
- Tarot Card Tuesdays and Thursdays (by donation)
- Face Painting Fridays (by donation)
- Two Wreath-Making Wednesdays with Deeanna Dusyk
- Live oil-painting demonstrations with local artist Yvonne Reddick
Those wishing to learn more about the BC Interior Community Foundation’s work, or explore the many
endowed funds held by the Foundation, are invited to stop by, ask questions and discover how local
giving creates lasting impact across our region.
“The Christmas Cheer Donation Station is where generosity meets celebration,” said Wenda Noonan,
executive director of the BC Interior Community Foundation. “It’s a place where every gift, no matter the
size, helps brighten the season for families and strengthens the charities that support our communities
year-round.”
Donations to the Christmas Cheer Fund can be made at the Donation Station, at the BC Interior
Community Foundation office or online at www.bcicf.ca/giving/christmas-cheer. Contributions are
gratefully accepted until Dec. 31.