The Love, YEG Show

e33: Santas Anonymous (Janine Foote)

Episode Summary

The Love, YEG crew interviews Janine Foote & a special guest (Student Ambassador) of Santas Anonymous discuss "COVID Christmas", supporting 20,000 kids in Edmonton this year and what's like to be beneficiaries of the program. Jessie McCracken and Sherri Beauchamp have a new appreciation for what goes into the holidays for one grassroots program that's unique to Edmonton.

Episode Notes

[2:01] How It All Started

[4:33] Jerry Forbes Centre

[5:49] The Student Ambassador Program 

[7:21] Jocelyn's Story

[11:21] Janine's Surprise

[12:46] COVID's Impact on Christmas

[13:51] Delivery Day - Curbside Pick-Up

[15:00] What's the best way to get involved?

[16:51] The Teddy Bear Toss

[20:07] Spreading Christmas Cheer

[21:35] What it's like to get toys on Christmas...

[25:06] Junior Legacy YEG giving back

[31:31] Condensed Butterfly Effect

If you are interested in being a part of Santas Anonymous' delivery day, visit https://www.santasanonymous.ca/volunteer/delivery-day2

To learn more about Santas Anonymous visit: https://www.santasanonymous.ca/