About the Christmas Bureau
MISSION
Promotion of the spirit of Christmas caring and sharing in the City of Edmonton
MANDATE
To provide a festive meal and coordination of Christmas giving to Edmontonians in need.
WHY STATEMENT
It is greater than one meal. One act of kindness can impact someone for a lifetime.
CORE VALUES
- Share the spirit of giving and collective caring
- A spirit of compassion, generosity and support
- A spirit which offers hope
- Culturally inclusive
- Non-judgmental
PRINCIPLES
- All persons in need are treated with utmost dignity, respect, courtesy and confidentiality
- Providing assistance to a person in need to be charitable – not disparaging, disconsolate or punitive
- Provide assistance according to good stewardship principles
- Pursue and develop partnerships in the community
