Announcements
News from Elf Headquarters
Drive dates, drop-off locations, and updates on how this year's stockings are coming along.
October 27, 2026
Extra Halloween Candy? Sweeten the Holidays for a senior in need!
Our elves are collecting unopened Halloween treats, especially chocolate bars or individually wrapped candies, to help fill holiday stockings and spread a little extra joy this season.
Every donation, big or small, can help make someone's holiday a little sweeter.

October 27, 2026
Headquarters in Port Dalhousie!
19 Main Street…..opening Monday November 16th, the Elves will be there waiting for your stockings!
Can’t wait to see you!

October 23, 2026
Special Thank you!
A very big thank you to Julie Phoenix for an amazing donation of Christmas cards and paper!
Our campaign officially begins November 16th and we are so grateful to all of the wonderful supporters and volunteers who have helped us in the preparation!

October 23, 2026
You're Invited! Maplecrest Village: Christmas Bazaar
We’re so excited to share the official flyer the Maplecrest Village 2026 Christmas Bazaar! 🎄
The event will be held on Saturday, November 28th from 10:00am - 2:00pm with all proceeds being generously donated to support Stocking of Love this holiday season! 💖
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and come enjoy a festive day filled with holiday cheer and community spirit! 🎁
Check out the flyer for all the event details, and help us spread the word to make this day truly special! ✨

October 19, 2026
Team Member Kick Off
Day one for the 2026 Stockings of Love- Seniors Alone at Christmas campaignteam members kicked off over the weekend 🎄🥳!
Say hello to a few of the elves who will be hard at work this season collecting, preparing, and sharing the Christmas and holiday magic 💗🤶🏼!
The campaign begins November 16!

October 15, 2026
Follow us on Instagram!
Yes, we’re now live on Instagram. Please be sure to follow us!

October 14, 2026
Looking for donations of Christmas cards!
A little card can make a big difference 💌✨!
Help brighten the holidays for a senior who may be spending Christmas alone by donating a holiday cards with a heartfelt message.
Your card will be included in a Stockings of Love gift, sharing warmth, kindness, and connection during the festive season.last year we delivered 4000 stockings. The Elves are ready to start writing cards!
The campaign officially kicks off on November 16, but we’re accepting Christmas card donations now!

October 7, 2026
Special thanks
A heartfelt thank you to the Mission Store on Scott Street in St. Catharines who has generously donated 100 Christmas stockings to kickstart our campaign, which officially launches November 26th.
We love to partner with organizations that can help us spread joy to seniors at Christmas.

October 7, 2026
Special Thanks
Special thanks to Peggy Colwell who jump started our campaign by donating assorted items to fill our stockings!
Our campaign officially begins Nov. 16th and we’re so grateful to the volunteers who have helped us in the preparation!
Stay tuned!

October 7, 2026
Maplecrest Village Bazaar
Maplecrest Village will host their annual Christmas Bazaar November 28th and have generously decided to donate the proceeds to our Stockings of Love campaign!
They are looking for additional donations for their raffle table, if you have any gifts, gift cards, gift baskets etc to donate, they can be dropped off at 85 Main St. East, Grimsby.
Please support this community endeavour.

August 10, 2026
SPECIAL THANKS
A very special Thank You to the Boudreau family that run the Golden Horseshoe Hockey School in St. Catharines for a generous donation of a big box of chocolates for our 2026 Stockings of Love campaign. The chocolates will be stored in a cold place until we’re ready to distribute in December.
Such a beautiful gesture….many thanks.
Make sure no senior spends Christmas forgotten
For about $25, a filled stocking tells a senior in our community that they are seen, remembered, and loved this holiday season.