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Dorrell Young Christmas Program
The Dorrell Young Christmas Program provides a gift to about 500 children and teenagers every year.
The program relies solely on the support of generous individuals and organizations in our community. In partnership with generous sponsors, we are proud to provide holiday packages that align with the gifting idea of “something you want, something you need, something you wear, something you read.”
Am I Eligible?
Families with children and teenagers served by Bruce County Human Services.
How Do I Apply?
Bruce County staff will reach out to you to register.
How Can I Help?
You can support bringing hope and inclusion to families in our community.
Consider supporting in one of these ways:
- Drop off an unwrapped gift for a child or teen to any Human Services location:
- Walkerton - 30 Park Street
- Kincardine - 529 Gary Street
- Port Elgin - 1243 MacKenzie Road
- Wiarton - 268 Berford Street
- Sponsor a family - connect with us at 1-800-265-3022 so we may provide you with details to help you shop thoughtfully.
- Donate a new, unwrapped pair of children’s pajamas at any Bruce County Public Library branch.
- Make a monetary donation. Make a secure online donation. Any amount of $20 or greater is eligible for a tax receipt.
Important 2025 Dates:
| Activity | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Wish lists shared with Sponsors | Nov. 12 - 14, 2025 |
| Last day for Sponsors to drop off family gifts | Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Last day for general gifts and toy donations to be dropped off | Dec. 9, 2025 |
| Family gifts will be ready for pickup at selected Human Services office | Week of Dec. 15, 2025 |
If you would like to donate to the Dorrell Young Christmas Program outside of the dates listed above, we welcome online monetary donations or toy drop offs for our 2026 program.
For more information, please contact Human Services at 1-800-265-3022 or email us HuSinfo@brucecounty.on.ca or visit one of our locations.