Lethbridge Police hosting 5th Annual Charity Checkstop in Support of Christmas Hope
From left to right: Michelle Gallucci, LFS Director of Advancement & Communications; Don Realini, Lethbridge Police Service Acting Sgt.; Ann Zalik, 2024 Angel Tree Campaign Chair; Zach Marshall, Lieutenant of Lethbridge Salvation Army; and Shahin Mehdizadeh, Lethbridge Police Service Chief of Police.
The Lethbridge Police Service is once again partnering with a number of community agencies to make Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate.
The 5th Annual Charity Checkstop will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from noon to 4 pm. Lethbridge Police officers and staff will be volunteering onsite at the Park Place Mall’s west parking lot (by the old Sears), collecting new unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and cash donations in support of local Christmas Hope initiatives.
Christmas Hope is a partnership between the Interfaith Food Bank, the Lethbridge Food Bank, Lethbridge Family Services (Angel Tree), MyCityCare (Shop of Wonders), The Salvation Army (Toys for Tots), and Volunteer Lethbridge. Their goal is to limit duplication of services and share resources so that everyone in the community receives what they need during the holidays.
“We believe that illuminating Christmas spirit is more important than ever for our children and families in Lethbridge who need assistance,” says Michelle Gallucci, Director of Advancement & Communications with Lethbridge Family Services and a member of Christmas Hope. “This is our time to shine and we can do that with Charity Checkstop. This is an exciting shared community experience of kindness.”
“Lethbridge is a really generous community,” notes Lethbridge Police Services Acting Sgt. Don Realini. “We saw a significant increase in donations last year at this new location and we’re optimistic that we’ll have an even better turnout this year by hosting the event after Black Friday—when shoppers can, hopefully, find some great deals for both themselves and our local families in need.”
The Lethbridge Police Service’s 5th Annual Charity Checkstop has also been graciously supported by the following community-oriented sponsors: the Lethbridge Police Association, Murray Chevrolet Cadillac and Park Place Mall.
Join us on Saturday, November 30, 2024, to help make the holidays shine for everyone.
Lethbridge Family Services provides highly-accredited health and social services to over 9,000 individuals and families in more than 30 communities in southwestern Alberta, through the professional services of more than 380 staff, and the support of over 550 committed volunteers. LFS's vision is a connected and inclusive community where people thrive.
Media Contact:
Michelle Gallucci
Director, Advancement & Communications
Lethbridge Family Services
mgallucci@lsfamily.ca
403-915-8028
