Red Deer, Alberta — CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South recently donated $5,000 to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau and Red Deer Food Bank for the holiday season.
With this year’s contributions, CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South have donated a total of over $40,000 since 2003.
Moreover, this year, the two shops increased their annual donation to celebrate the 20th anniversary of supporting these organizations as well as with the goal of tackling the fact that inflation costs across Alberta have left many families in greater need of food and supplies.
“I have worked at CARSTAR since 2003 and we have donated to the Christmas Bureau and Food Bank every year since I started,” said James More, journeyman body technician. “When these annual donations are made, it’s nice to know that the work we do helps to make a positive difference in the community to those who are less fortunate.”
The Red Deer Christmas Bureau is a non-profit organization established over 60 years ago to help children and their families in need at Christmas. The organization’s community initiatives like the “stuff-a-bus” campaign aim to provide families with a full Christmas meal and for parents to be able to provide toys for their children.
“Our shop owner always lets us know that giving back to the community isn’t possible without the work we do,” said Jorge Moreno, journeyman refinish technician. “I’m proud to be part of the team and a company that does go the extra effort to give back and help out those in need, especially during the holiday season!”
This holiday season, CARSTAR Canada is also rolling out a national campaign, CARSTAR Drive to Donate, encouraging shop owners from across the country to donate to their local food banks.
