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Gift-a-Family

Site: Barrie

Service: Gifting Christmas Experiences to Kids in Simcoe County

Record #: BAR5472
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2025
Last Full Update: 25 Nov 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides full Christmas experiences for families who aren't reached by traditional charitable organizations due to various circumstances

  • family sponsorship provides individualized gifts, food, christmas decorations and festive traditions for families helping children feel special, boost their self-esteem and self-worth
  • match individuals, families and companies who would like to sponsor a nominated family with children who otherwise wouldn't have a traditional Christmas experience

Service Details

Hours No regular hours
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Families in need who aren't reached by traditional charitable organizations due to various circumstances.
Application Nominate a family in need or your own family by filling in a nomination form

See Nominate a family
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
No Physical Address
Barrie, ON
Canada
Mailing Address No Physical Address 
Barrie, ON 
Canada

Contact Information

Office Phone No public telephone number
E-Mail giftafamily@outlook.com
Website https://giftafamily.ca/
Social Media Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gift_a_family/?hl=en
Primary Contact Amanda Patrick, Founder, Gift-a-Family
Alternate Contact Amy Garner, Lead Volunteer, Gift-A-Family

Agency Overview