Mission & Vision
The Christmas Cheer Board envisions a city where everyone has the necessities to enjoy the holiday season. We strive to make this vision a reality by providing Winnipeggers in need with food, toys and other necessities.
Values
Respect for all Families and Individuals
The CCB respects that every individual and every family has a right to enjoy the holiday season. The CCB does not discriminate against anyone.
Recognition of Treaty Rights
The CCB acknowledges that we are on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional gathering place of the Anishinaabe, Cree, OjiCree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties made in this territory.
Spirit of Reconciliation
We dedicate ourselves to move forward with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration to help make Winnipeg a better place for everyone.
The Strength of Giving
The CCB values the gift of giving and its ability to unite people from all walks of life.
Strength of Community
The CCB welcomes and believes in the strength of community and values our relationships with all who support, volunteer and benefit from its efforts.
Integrity and Openness
The CCB values the work and resources entrusted with the organization. We respect our role as the guardian to make decisions with integrity and openness.
Collaboration
The CCB values all existing and potential collaborations with other groups and community agencies which contribute to and/or benefit from the CCB’s hamper program.
Listening
The CCB values the voices of all those who contribute to the program including volunteers, supporters, community agencies and recipients.
Embracing Progress
The CCB values the integration of modern systems and processes to facilitate the improvement of efficiencies in its operations.
Who we are & what we do
With a tradition of giving for over 100 years, the Christmas Cheer Board remains a community-driven and grass-roots team that delivers food, toys and cheer to people in need. As a CRA registered charitable organization, the Christmas Cheer Board provides approximately 18,000 Christmas hampers across Winnipeg.
Hamper recipients come from all areas of the city and reflect diverse cultural and economic backgrounds as do our volunteers who donate their time to help support the Cheer Board. Without the gracious support from Winnipeggers, the Cheer Board could not meet the needs of the many Winnipeg families over the holiday season.Hamper sponsors support individual families through the Feed-a-Family Program, collecting food and gifts and delivering them to families across Winnipeg.
Our office/warehouse opens in November through December. Each year we rely on vacant and available warehouse space for our operation. Volunteers take hamper applications, complete data entry, wrap toys, sort food and pack hampers. Our team answers questions, and volunteers map out delivery routes. School students assemble and pack hampers, which are then delivered by volunteer drivers. Our volunteers provide recipients hampers at the warehouse and also coordinate delivery of hampers by other volunteer drivers.
More than half of the food and toys provided through hampers are donated by generous individuals and companies, with the rest purchased through funds donated. Special events such as the Winnipeg Jets’ toy drives, the Manitoba Moose Teddy Bear Toss, and the St. Vital Christmas Miracle help us in our goal to support individuals and families across Winnipeg.
We are very thankful for the support of Winnipeggers who have a special place in their hearts for The Christmas Cheer Board!