Fundraising

We are proud to host our Annual Fill the Van Charity Christmas Party each year in my back yard. This is a very Canadiana style party - by the fire, smores in hand and lots of Christmas spirit. 

In 2015, I was fortunate enough to experience volunteering at Made by Momma. I was invited to be a host in the kitchen, where volunteers make dinners (and treats) for those parents who are facing adversity. I was lucky enough to be able to afford what needed as a single parent, but so many cannot. Made by Momma is special to me because of its grassroots community-based programs. 

In 2018, I was having lunch with Ryan from AMP Electric. I told him of my plan for a Christmas party with our friends and admission was a donation. I was looking to fill my SUV that day! He took one look at the car and said, that won't take long; let's use one of my service vans. Fill the Van was born! 

Over the past years, we have increased our fundraising to fill a covered trailer! Our party accepts cash donations to support Veteran's Food Bank & collects diapers for Made by Momma. Since 2018, we have raised $25,000 for our community!