Vision

A city where everyone has the necessities to enjoy the holiday season.

Mission

To provide Winnipeggers in need with food, toys and other necessities during the holiday season.

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 and what we do

The Christmas Cheer Board is a Canadian registered charitable organization providing approximately 17,500 Christmas hampers annually.

Hamper recipients come from all areas of Winnipeg and reflect diverse social and economic backgrounds as do the thousands of volunteers that donate invaluable resources and time to help support the Cheer Board.

Community minded families, individuals, community groups, and businesses raise funds, donate food, toys, money, and time.

Thousands sponsor individual families through the Feed-a-Family Program and countless knitters provide hats and mitts to include in gifts for children.

Without the gracious support from Winnipeggers, the Cheer Board could not meet the needs of Winnipeg families over the holiday season.

The office/warehouse is open during November and December. Each year we rely on donated warehouse space for our operation. Volunteers take hamper applications, complete data entry, wrap toys, sort food and pack hampers. Switchboard operators answer questions, and volunteers map out delivery routes. School students assemble and pack hampers, which are delivered by volunteer drivers.

Volunteers provide recipients hampers at the warehouse and also coordinate delivery of hampers by volunteer drivers. Countless people knit all year to provide hats and mitts to include in gifts for children. Groups and individuals may provide and deliver a hamper to families through our Feed-a-Family Program.

It takes approximately 5,000 community helpers each year for the Christmas Cheer Board to operate. Special events such as the Winnipeg Jets’ toy drives, the Manitoba Moose Teddy Bear Toss, and the TD/St. Vital Christmas Miracle help raise much needed funds.

More than half of the food and toys are donated by individuals and companies, with the rest being purchased with donated funds. The generosity of donors and volunteers is greatly appreciated.