Before you Apply...

To be eligible for funding for one or more children, families must first meet specific financial criteria (refer to table below). Children must fall between the ages of newborn - 18 years old. This program proudly serves all children of Port Colborne and Wainfleet. All children must be living with the applicant. 

Please know that the families proof on income, proof of residency and identifications for themselves and children are required in order to participate in our Give-a-gift program. This step in the process will allow applicants to submit this information alongside this application if they have it on hand. 

"What if do not have these documents on hand?"

A: No worries! They are not required for submission, however WILL be required upon approval! 

 

Registration & Process

Registration begins the moment this jot form goes live, and ends December 13th, 2024. 

Once you fill out this application, our staff will connect with you via phone to confirm application status. They will also arrange a date and time for pick up.  The last day for pick up will be December 23, 2024. 

If you have any questions, reach out to our give a gift designate at the Reach Out Centre, Katherine Fisher at katherine.fisher@portcares.ca or call 289-668-7624.

Wishlists

For the next step, please fill out the information for each child applying for the give-a-gift program. 

Please include 3-5 wish items per child in your family. Include details about each child in the "Likes and Dislikes" such as hobbies, books, colours, toys etc. Can include gift card requests.

**There is no guarantee that you will receive items on your list. Gifts are packed based on availability of donated toys and items from the generosity of the community.**

Child 1

Child 2

Child 3

Child 4

Child 5

Child 6

Child 7

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Thank you for filling out the Give a gift program application. You are almost done, however there are a couple documents required to submit. If you do not have the documents on hand for submission, thats okay! They are not required for submission, however WILL be required before approval.

The documentation required are as follows:

• Proof of Household Income
• Proof of residency
• Identification for Caregivers and Children 

If you would like to submit this information online but do not have the information on hand, click "Save" below to create a draft, and then "Skip Create an Account" if you do not have a jotform account. You will get the option to send the draft link to your email, or save the draft link directly.