Helping Central Alberta Families Experience Christmas With Dignity, Joy and Hope

For more than 65 years, the Red Deer Christmas Bureau has helped families in need access food hampers, toys, warm clothing and holiday support through the power of community volunteers and donors.

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Our Stats

With over 65+ years of service and community involvement, we have made a significant impact in Red Deer and the surrounding communities. Your assistance has been key to our success!

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65+ Years Serving Central Alberta

700+ Children Supported Annually

100% Volunteer Driven

Thousands of Gifts Distributed

Serving Red Deer & Surrounding Communities

How We Help

Fundraisers

Ways You Can Help

The Red Deer Christmas Bureau is successful because of our community support. YOU can make a positive impact in our community. Check out the vast array of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Donate Funds

The Red Deer Christmas Bureau relies on monetary donations to ensure a successful operation.

Donations can be made through the link below or via e-transfer to reddeerchristmasbureau@gmail.com.

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Volunteer

Our organization is 100% dependant on our incredible volunteers and we are always looking for willing and able hands to help out!

Click below to learn how you can help.

Volunteer Opportunities

Corporate Sponsorship

Some programs require a little more than a few bucks. Our sponsorship programs ensure every need can be fulfilled to give families a stress free Christmas.

Click below to learn more about our programs.

Our Programs

Donate Toys & Clothing

At the Red Deer Christmas Bureau, we try to help provide a traditional Christmas for as many kids as possible, but we can only do so much without your donations.

Click below to see our fundraisers and find out where you can donate.

Our Fundraisers

2026 Fundraising Year

RDCBS is planning to fundraise approximately $170,000 to go towards providing our clients with toys for their children and a Christmas food hamper. We are very fortunate to have minimal fundraising costs of approximately 1-3% ($1,500-$4,500)