We’re here to help you celebrate the holidays
Do I qualify for support?
If you are a North Shore resident experiencing financial hardship, and you will be home for the holidays, we will set up an appointment with you to review your eligibility, understand your family’s needs and tell you more about the Christmas Bureau. Please bring the following documents to your appointment:
- Government Identification for all adults (18 years and older) in the household
- B.C. Care Cards for each child in the household
- Valid student ID for any post secondary students in the household
- A current rental agreement
- Proof of address matching the rental agreement (telephone, gas, or hydro bill)
- Proof of total income for all adults (18 years and older) in the household (tax assessment, proof of income statement, bank statement)
Family Services of the North Shore is non-profit agency. Our Christmas Bureau and Community Outreach programs are made possible through the generous donations of community members, volunteers, and businesses. There is no cost for these services.
How to apply for support
If you are new to the Christmas Bureau, please complete a new client application form, click here, and we will call you to follow-up and book and appointment.
If you are have received support from our Christmas Bureau in past years, you are an existing client. If you have not yet had an appointment this year, please call our office at 604-984-9627, Monday to Friday, between 10am and 4pm to book an appointment.
How the Christmas Bureau works
The Christmas Bureau is here to help you in the following ways:
The Toy Shop – You can choose a new, donated gift for your children ages 18 and younger. We know that toys and gifts for children are expensive, and The Toy Shop is a place where you can select a present that you can give to your child yourself.
Holiday Gift Baskets – You can also choose to receive a gift basket that includes a wrapped present for each member of your family and a grocery gift card. The items in these baskets are lovingly assembled and donated by members of our community who hope to provide what you need to enjoy a festive meal and celebrate the season with your family.
Christmas Bureau location
The Christmas Bureau is located at Family Services of the North Shore Community Hub at Capilano Mall, 943 Marine Drive, P2, North Vancouver. The entrance to our Community Hub is accessible only via P2 parking garage. Once on P2 of the parking garage (look for the 4 bright doors and Family Services of the North Shore signs along the far west wall). To access the P2 parking garage:
- Turn off Marine Drive onto Hanes Avenue
- Take your SECOND RIGHT up the ramp to the Capilano Mall underground parking
- Turn IMMEDIATELY RIGHT into the P2 parking garage
Please note, you cannot access our Community Hub through the mall.
How to provide support
If you would like to provide support to our Christmas Bureau by sponsoring family or an individual this season, we thank you! Registration for sponsors will be available starting on Monday, November 4, please click here for more information. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Christmas Bureau at Christmas@familyservices.bc.ca or call 604-984-9627.