The Victoria Cool Aid Society is asking the public for help to bring Christmas to those in need.
For the 12th year Cool Aid is participating in the Homeless Partners Christmas Wish List program so that shelter patrons can receive personalized Christmas gifts.
Members of the public can visit and select one of three shelters: the Sandy Merrimen House, Rock Bay Landing and Next Steps Transitional Shelter.
Residents of each shelter have written about themselves and what they would like for Christmas, with the option for the public to purchase the gift for them.
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Common requests include gift cards to shops and restaurants, clothing, and cell phones to keep in contact with family members.
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Public members commit to buying and retrieving the gifts. The gifts need to be dropped off at the shelter location by 10 a.m. on Dec. 23.
