in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 24 ,2 02 0 | 26 Santa Delivers Christmas Wonders As we sit back and reflect on this last year it's not as we expected at all, however we've found so much to be thankful for. Our community has rallied together to help lift up those who have fallen on hard times during the pandemic. When the pandemic hit many of our local seniors and immune compromised clients weren't able to come into KSM to get food. We quickly assembled a team to deliver to these clients and started by delivering to the senior apartment next door and as more clients called asking for help we have added another 55 direct deliveries. As Christmas Wonders approached we wanted to reach out in any way we could to our isolated community. That's when our very own Santa (Matthew Foxall, Neighbour Care Network Lead) and Michelle Lockhart (Family Care Lead) decided to deliver a little Christmas magic. Michelle adds "It was such a great morning. Many of the pictures did not capture the pure joy when they opened their doors to find Santa standing there. A few tears were shed (and not just mine). The magic of Christmas is still alive!" https://www.kerrstreet.com/christmaswonders/ KSM. 485 Kerr Street, Oakville. 905-845-7485. Charitable Reg. No. 897106845RR0001 Get the Toronto Star weekend home-delivery for just $399* AWEEK FOR12 MONTHS YOU'LL GET: • Saturday and Sunday home-delivery • Starweek Magazine print edition • Complimentary 7-day ePaper edition • Complimentary 7-day access to thestar.com website *Plus HST. This introductory offer is not available to existing Toronto Star subscribers. Save 40% off the newsstand rate for Saturday and Sunday delivery. This offer includes Starweek Magazine. The New York Times International Weekly or Book Review section are not included. This offer is for a 12 month term and includes complimentary access to thestar.com and the Toronto Star ePaper edition. Complimentary access is available to Toronto Star home-delivery subscribers with an active account in good standing. If you choose to cancel your print account, or your subscription is in arrears, your access to thestar.com and the ePaper edition will be discontinued. The Toronto Star reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time. Toronto Star delivery will continue after the 12 month introductory period at the regular home-delivery rate then in effect. This offer is a fixed subscription term. If you cancel prior to the end of the term, you will be charged an early cancellation fee equal to amounts otherwise payable for the remainder of the term, plus applicable taxes. The cancellation fee will be charged using the billing method we have on file at the time of cancellation. Please contact customer service at 416-367-4500 to get the regular rate for your area. Payment must be made by credit card only. Credit card payments will be billed monthly. View our subscriber agreement terms at www.thestar.com/ agreement. Toronto Star is committed to protecting your personal information. View our privacy policy at www.thestar.com/privacy. Offer expires January 31, 2021. SAVE 40% OFFTHE NEWSSTAND RATE SUBSCRIBE ONLINE: thestar.com/2daysave OR CALL: 416-367-4500 and quote code 2DAYSAVE for weekend home-delivery for 12 months OVERWHELMING TURNOUT Julia Scott-Wells and daughter Grayson stand amidst the hundreds of toys donated by neighbours and friends to their 10th annual Lakeshore Woods fundraiser in support of the Halton Salvation Army, serving Oakville and Burlington. Wells family photo COMMUNITY 1. The number of those seek- ing support from Kerr Street Mission (KSM) has been exacer- bated by the pandemic and an even greater need is expected this year at Christmas. 2. Since June, the number of people depending on the KSM Food Market has increased by 58 per cent over last year. 3. Christmas Wonders pro- vides toys, pajamas and gift cards for each family member. 4. Christmas Wonders runs until Dec. 31. 5. Donations can be given by phone (credit card) by calling 647-220-3404; online at https:// www.kerrstreet.com/christ- maswonders/ or by mail: KSM, 485 Kerr St. Oakville, ON, L6K3C5. FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE KERR STREET MISSION CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Kerr Street Mission is in need of donations for its Christmas program to support a significant increase in families needing help. KSM photo NEWS