Client Information
Christmas Exchange Client Information
What is the Christmas Exchange Program? | ![]() |
The Christmas Exchange Program provides those in need with food hampers or redeemable gift certificates during the holiday season, providing recipients with a sense of a hope and dignity during an otherwise difficult time of the year. |
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Who can apply for the Christmas Exchange Program? | |
Families who fall within the income levels of the Low-Income Cut-Off Measures can register for assistance through the Sharing in Student Success Program. | |
How do I register my family for the Christmas Exchange Program? | |
The Caring and Sharing Exchange does not take individual requests for assistance. Please contact your local community service agency to be referred to the Christmas Exchange Program. Any further questions about your registration can then be directed through your referring agencies. To get immediate assistance, please call Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario by dialing 2-1-1. |
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I've registered for the Christmas Exchange Program , What happens now? | |
Once registration is closed, staff will then work to determine how much holiday assistance they are able to distribute. Unfortunately, no registration requests can be accepted once client registration has closed. |
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When is the Christmas Exchange Assistance Distributed? | |
For information on when/if you will receive the holiday assistance, please contact the community agency where you registered for the Christmas Exchange Program.
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Sharing in Student Success Client Information
What is the Sharing in Student Success Program? | ![]() |
The Sharing in Student Success Program provides children in need with tangible assistance in the form of a backpack filled with grade-appropriate school supplies. | |
Who can apply for the Sharing in Student Success Program? | |
Families who fall within the income levels of the Low-Income Cut-Off Measures can register for assistance through the Sharing in Student Success Program. | |
How do I register my family for the Sharing in Student Success Program? | |
The Caring and Sharing Exchange does not take individual requests for assistance. Please contact your local community service agency to referred to the Sharing in Student Success Program. Any further questions about your registration can then be directed through your referring agencies. To get immediate assistance, please call Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario by dialing 2-1-1. 211 is an information and referral service for community, government, social and health resources, serving all of Ontario. Call 2-1-1 or 613-761-9076 and a Community Navigator will help find you an agency or program that suits your needs. |
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I've registered for the Sharing in Student Success Program , What happens now? | |
Once registration is closed, staff will then work to determine how many backpacks they are able to distribute. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any registration requests after our deadline (August 01 2024). | |
When are the backpacks distributed? Where are the backpacks distributed? | |
For information on when your child(ren)’s backpack(s) will be ready for pickup and where they can be collected, please contact the community agency where you registered for the Sharing in Student Success Program. |