Together we can make even more wishes come true!
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is joining forces with The Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay for the 2025 Christmas Wish Campaign. Together, we’re filling more Wish Bags than ever before, so even more children in our community can experience the joy of the season.
Since its 2008, the Christmas Wish Campaign has delivered more than 10,000 Wish Bags across the Thunder Bay district, spreading joy and support to thousands of local families.
Help fill over 1,200 Christmas Wish Bags for babies, children & youth in need this holiday season.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Pick up a Christmas Wish Bag at one of the participating locations (below).
2. Fill your Christmas Wish Bag with essential items, toys or gift cards according to the child’s profile (a profile tag will be attached to your Christmas Wish Bag). Other gift suggestions could include learning and art supplies, books, socks, tooth brushes, mitts, hats, and sweaters. You’re welcome to include a card with a Christmas Wish message, but please do not wrap your gifts.
3. Return your filled wish bag by Monday, December 1.
WISH BAG PICK-UP LOCATIONS:
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
200 Anemki Pl
Fort William First Nation, ON
Nov 14 – 28
Mon-Fri, 9AM–4PM
Dilico Health and Wellness
17 Court St S
Thunder Bay, ON
Nov 14-28
Mon-Fri, 9AM–430PM
Thunder Bay Children’s Aid Society
1110 Jade Ct
Nov 14-28
Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM
Goods & Co
251 Red River Rd
Nov 14-28
Wed-Fri, 10AM-4PM
Sat-Sun, 11AM-6PM
Starbucks (Arthur Street Marketplace)
1165 Arthur Street W
Nov 14–28, 7AM–9PM
Starbucks (Thunder Centre)
949 Fort William Rd.
Nov 14 – Dec 1, 7AM–9PM
Walmart (Arthur Street)
Fri, Nov 21, 3PM-7PM
Sat, Nov 22, 10AM-4PM
Walmart (Memorial Avenue)
Fri, Nov 28, 12-6PM
Sat, Nov 29, 10AM-4PM
QUESTIONS?
Contact our elves for assistance: call (807) 626-7974 or e-mail christmaswish@dilico.com
Charitable giving is a wonderful way to feel the spirit of Christmas and give a little joy. The Dilico Christmas Wish Campaign will help make the holidays so much brighter for children and families who sometimes find the season to be a difficult time.
What should go in a Christmas Wish Bag?
Take a look at your Christmas Wish Profile tag; it should include the age, clothing size and interests of the child. We recommend you shop for essential items, toys or gift cards to fill the Wish Bag according to the Christmas Wish Profile.
Other gift suggestions include learning and art supplies, books, socks, tooth brushes, mitts, hats, and sweaters.
Please do not include candy, and don’t wrap your gifts! You’re welcome to include a card with a special Christmas Wish message if you’d like.
What if I sign up online and don’t have a Christmas Wish Bag?
Please bring your items in shopping bags labelled with your profile number. This can be done by writing it on a piece of paper and placing it inside or stapling it to the bag. This is VERY important to assist the elves in getting your gift to the proper child in need.
The Christmas Wish elves will then transfer your items into a red Christmas Wish Bag for you.
Where do I drop off my filled Wish Bag?
ALL ITEMS AND WISH BAGS ARE DUE BACK BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 1.
PLEASE DROP OFF AT:
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
200 Anemki Pl, Fort William First Nation
Nov 14 – Dec 1
Mon-Fri, 9AM–4PM
Dilico Health and Wellness
17 Court St S, Thunder Bay (next to Goods & Co)
Nov 14 – Dec 1
Mon-Fri, 9AM–430PM
Thunder Bay Children’s Aid Society
1110 Jade Ct, Thunder Bay
Nov 14-28
Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM
Have 10 or more bags?
Schedule a pick up with our elves by contacting (807) 626-7974 or christmaswish@dilico.com
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