Charlene Reaveley Childrens Charity
201 - 2571 Shaughnessy St # 201 V3C 3G3 Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

CRCCS supports children and their families who have lost a loved one with counseling and support. Please consider supporting this online event to raise funds. A few different ways you can help: 1 - Share this post 2 - Mark your calendars and participate in the upcoming online auction. 3 - Donate an item or service to the auction ... 4 - Make a donation to the charity. Tax receipt available for donations over $20 Please reach out to Shannon at [email protected] for donations/questions

One decade has lapsed in front of us since this once perfectly ordinary day. It now it sticks up in the calendar like a rusty nail. If the day had gone as planned, it would have faded into the sky unmarked, swallowed without a trace along with the rest of the days in 2011. Charlene’s giving heart was the forefront of her evening on that warm February evening as she stopped to assist strangers. An act that would have repeated if given the chance as Charlene’s heart was wired ...that way. Her giving heart was part of who she was. A legacy that has been left. Time froze that evening and 10 years later we are left with the beautiful memories of Charlene. Growing old is a privilege denied to many. In loving memory of a daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. Charlene Reaveley, April 4 1980-February 19 2011. Forever remembered and loved.

The Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity is excited for the students graduating this spring with big dreams and ambitions awaiting them. Although Covid-19 has made the world look a little different, their future is yet to be unfolded and roadmaps are yet to be created. These graduating students have many opportunities that await them. The 2021 Bursary Program is open and accepting applications. Details, criteria and deadline are listed on the website. http://www.crccs.ca/bursary-program/

CRCCS'S 2020 NEW YEARS BOTTLE DRIVE! CRCCS hopes that everyone has had a happy & safe Christmas this year. The Charlene Reaveley Childrens Charity is looking for your support by donating your holiday stash of bottles and cans to CRCCS. ... All funds raised will assist us with continuing to provide the 5 programs (counselling, bursaries, lending library, camps & toydrive) to children and their families experiencing the loss of a loved one. FOR ANYONE WANTING TO DONATE PLEASE DO SO WITH THE ACCOUNT INFO BELOW We have 3 bottle drive accounts set up at the following locations: 1. Biggar Bottle Depot-Return-It Depot *SORT IT YOURSELF* City: Port Coquitlam 2577 Kingsway ACCOUNT NAME: CRCCS Phone: 604-945-3313 Hours: Daily 9-6pm 2. Lougheed Hwy Return-It Depot City: Coquitlam (by Sammy J’s & Boston Pizza) 1045 A Lougheed Hwy ACCOUNT # 778-285-4673 EXPRESS MACHINE using the charity’s mobile # Phone: 778.285.4673 Hours: 9-3pm everyday & Sunday 10-3pm ***Use your own clear/Blue bag*** 3. Queensborough Landing Return-It Depot *SORTED FOR YOU* City: New Westminster Unit A - 409 Boyne Street ACCOUNT #480 Phone: 604-540-4467 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-4:45pm Sunday 10-3:45pm Thank you in advance for your continued support, we are blessed to have such an amazing community. Board of Directors of The Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity

We are so grateful for all the responses and items we have received so far. We are still collecting any unwanted items until January 7th. Have you had that awkward moment when you receive a gift and despite the giver’s best intentions, there are times when a gift is close-but-not-quite or even not-going-to-happen-ever? If you find yourself in either of those situations this Christmas, we have an easy and guilt-free way to re-gift those items!... It just so happens that we have an online auction coming up in the new year that is raising money to continue to offer services for grieving children and their families. If you would like to re-gift unused items in their original packaging or if you have other items/services that you would like to donate to CRCCS’s online auction, please -PM us -send and email to [email protected] -call 604-3396658. We can arrange for a contactless pick-up or drop off. Thank you for considering.

Christmas has arrived and so have gifts. Have you had that awkward moment when you receive a gift and despite the giver’s best intentions, there are times when a gift is close-but-not-quite or even not-going-to-happen-ever? If you find yourself in either of those situations this Christmas, we have an easy and guilt-free way to re-gift those items! ... It just so happens that we have an online auction coming up in the new year that is raising money to continue to offer services for grieving children and their families. If you would like to re-gift unused items in their original packaging or if you have other items/services that you would like to donate to CRCCS’s online auction, please -PM us -send and email to [email protected] -call 604-3396658. We can arrange for a contactless pick-up or drop off. Thank you for considering.

Is your office/ work place participating in a Christmas gift exchange this year? Get creative while giving back in the community Exchange names and buy that person the gift they would have played with when they were a child (were they creative? Lego... inquisitive? Science set... fashionista? Dress up clothes...)... Then, consider donating to the Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity Annual Toy Drive and supporting grieving children in our communities

The Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity 10th Annual Toy Drive is going well but still looking for your support before the cut-off on December 5th. For the past 10 years, CRCCS has wrapped thousands of gifts and delivered to families who have lost a loved one. With the restrictions of Covid-19 the collecting, wrapping and distributing will look a little different this year. There will no Annual Wrapping Event to adhere to limited contact with others. The tradition continue...s, and although we can't all be together during this event, we can still come together to help those families in our communities. Clients of CRCCS (local to the lower mainland) have submitted their ‘wish lists’ for their children and we are hopeful to fulfill all their requests. We have created an idea list of you are able to donate (contactless to a listed location). Monetary donations are greatly accepted to ensure individual requests are fulfilled. An official tax receipt will be mailed for any donation over $20. In years passed, any surplus donations are distributed to businesses who support grieving children and registered low-income housing. This will continue. You can make holiday dreams come true for grieving children and their families in our communities. Here’s how you can help: -Spread the word -Visit the CRCCS website to make a monetary donation.100% of your donation will put presents under the tree and a smile on a child’s face. -Donate any new, unused toys, gift cards to 1254 Burke Mountain Street, Coquitlam (Weekdays 8am-8pm). Members of the public are requested to wear masks when interacting with donation receiver. Receiver will be wearing a mask. Please knock or ring bell and then back up 6 feet. A designated box will be available to place items. Once donations are received, the items will be moved to a secured location. If no one answers the door, items can be left or please consider stopping by later.

In grief and trauma, we often feel so isolated. The world seems to be moving on and does not recognize that we are in such a different place. We may look fine on the outside, what’s happening on the inside is a different story. -David Kessler

CRCCS was approached with a fantastic question by a supporter in the community!! Can they purchase a gift for the toy drive on Amazon and have it shipped to the drop-off address? FOR SURE!!! With Black Friday approaching, the abundance of online shopping options, people preferring contactless options, this was a fabulous option! ... Address to be mailed to is: 1254 Burke Mountain Street Coquitlam BC V3B 3H6 Canada Some of our clients of CRCCS have already reached out and here’s some of their wish lists. Slime, make up, Science kits, Nintendo switch, Pokémon, Lego, remote control toys, Gift card, jewellery, skincare, makeup,craft kits, fairies, butterflies, gem kits, Gift card, jewellery, skincare, makeup, LEGO, anything craft related, LOL doll, games, loves Harry Potter, books, unicorns, Pokémon, she likes most things so anything would be wonderful, Gift certificates, Sweaters, Fitness tracker, Books, Building kits, gift card for a mall, gift card to put towards a tablet, drawing book and supplies, Rainbow High Doll, arts and crafts, lego, hair accessories, books, socks (size 10-12), Sport Chek gift card, any gift cards, watch, gift card, power bank, electric shaver, or fitness tracker, wired or wireless computer mouse, waterproof cover for medium size back pack, Headphones with mic, bluetooth speaker, charging station, power bank, yoga mat, electric shaver, make-up (no nailpolish), hot chocolate mix, dark chocolate, scrunchies (for long hair), case for i-phone 4(preferably heavy duty like an Otter), Wilderness survival stuff, no idea he’s a tough one!, Lego, Monopoly

So simple and yet so true.

The Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity is pleased to announce the 2020 10th Annual Toy Drive. For the past 9 years CRCCS has wrapped over ten thousands gifts and delivered to families who have lost a loved one and less fortunate. With the restrictions of Covid-19 the collecting, wrapping and distributing will look a little different this year. There will no annual wrapping event to adhere to limited contact with others. The tradition continues and although we can't all ...be together during this event, we can still come together to help those families in our communities. We'll miss seeing you but hope to count on your continued support to bring smiles to grieving children this holiday season. Clients of CRCCS (local to the lower mainland) are submitting ‘wish lists’ for their children and we are hopeful to fulfill all their requests. Our greatest need remains in the tween and teen age groups. Gifts will be distributed to clients/families unwrapped to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines. We have created an idea list if you are able to donate (contactless to a listed location). Monetary donations are greatly accepted to ensure individual requests are fulfilled. An official tax receipt will be mailed for any donation over $20. In years passed, any surplus donations are distributed to businesses who support grieving children and registered low-income housing. This will continue. You can make holiday dreams come true for grieving children and their families in our communities. Here’s how you can help Spread the word Visit the CRCCS website to make a monetary donation. 100% of your donation will put presents under the tree and a smile on a child’s face. WWW.CRCCS.CA Donate any new, unwrapped toys, gift cards to 1254 Burke Mountain Street, Coquitlam (Weekdays 8am-8pm). Covid-19 Policy: For donation drop-off: members of the public are requested to wear masks when interacting with donation receiver. Receiver will be wearing a mask. Please knock or ring bell and then back up 6 feet. A designated box will be available to place items. Once donations are received, the items will be moved to a secured location. If no one answers the door, items can be left or please consider stopping by later. Please email or PM if you have any questions. [email protected]

We are so grateful for everyone who has continued to stand by CRCCS and supporting grieving children especially in the midst of such a challenging year. Thank you for your support. May your holidays bring you the gifts of love, peace, hope and joy. From the Board of CRCCS

In memory of the men and women who offered their lives in defense of our country. Reflecting on all the children left behind and families torn apart for the price of our freedom.

We remain thankful for the great and ultimate sacrifices that were made, not just in this war, but in every war and conflict where our service personnel have fought - to ensure the liberty and freedoms that we now take for granted. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Forever remembered.