Donations
The Brandon-Westman Christmas Cheer Registry Inc. is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Registration No. BN118816818RR0001. All donations are eligible for an official tax receipt for income tax purposes.
Learn more about different donation options below:
CANADAHELPS
CanadaHelps is a one-stop, online portal for all your registered charity donations. It is a safe & secure option that accepts all major payment methods, and issues a tax receipt immediately. Learn more about CanadaHelps here.
PAYPAL
Use your PayPal account to transfer money from your bank account to ours. Learn more about Paypal here.
E-TRANSFER
Transfer your donation from your bank account from any device. Check with your bank for transaction fees. Donations should be e-transferred to: bwccr1955@gmail.com.
To receive a tax receipt, complete and submit a form by clicking here.
*Please Note: In order to receive a tax receipt, you must fill the above form. If you are unable to access the form, include your email address & full mailing address when you transfer the money.
IN PERSON
CHRISTMAS CHEER OFFICE:
We accept cash, cheques (payable to Brandon Christmas Cheer), credit / debit card payments. For location and hours of operation click here.
You can also find us at the Canadian Tire Charity Table, UCT Bingo, Fill the Bus, and Brandon Wheat King Teddy Bear Toss. For a complete listing of events and details, click here.
BRANDON SUN:
The Brandon Sun accepts cash and cheque payments (cheques payable to Brandon Christmas Cheer).
Address: Unit D-7, 800 Rosser Ave (Town Centre).
Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Cheques are payable to Brandon Christmas Cheer and can be mailed to PO Box 50003, Brandon MB R7A 7E4.
GIFT IN KIND
In addition to donations of cash, donations of food, toys, and gifts are also eligible for a tax receipt. A sales receipt/invoice must accompany the donation to be eligible for a tax receipt. The tax receipt will reflect the amount on the receipt less any taxes (as per CRA regulations).
See a full list of items that our needed to provide for our families here.
AT WORK
Check with your employer/HR department to learn about the company's donation options. Ask about payroll deductions, third-party entities such as Benevity, converting volunteer hours in dollars, and whether donations are matched by the employer.
If your employer has a Christmas party consider a fundraising activity.