Christmas Hope campaign kicks off in Lethbridge [Video]

LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. –

For the 17th consecutive year, charitable organizations all over Lethbridge are teaming up to make Christmas a little bit brighter for those who are struggling.

Christmas Hope is made up of the Salvation Army, Volunteer Lethbridge, Lethbridge Family Services, My City Care and both food banks.

“We are working together and making sure that we’re asking our community to help us out, probably more than ever. Because could you imagine not being able to give a gift bundle to a child? I just couldn’t imagine that,” said Michelle Gallucci, advancement director for Lethbridge Family Services.

The partners share data to show who’s been helped by what agency.

That ensures no one is getting more than they need and families don’t slip through the cracks.

“It’s a great model. Other cities are reaching out to see how we do it,” Mac Nichol, executive director of the Lethbridge Food Bank, said

“The …