Calgary Family Brings Joy to New Canadians at Christmas

A Calgary family’s charity is helping newcomers settle and adapt to life in Canada, including some of the country’s annual Christmas traditions.

Alexandra Velosa and Carlos Herrera’s organization is called First Christmas Canada and it’s designed to not only provide gifts and groceries to families new to the country, but it also helps them learn about Canadian Christmas traditions.

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This year, the family was surprised by Trico Homes.

Glenda Schwartz, the director of marketing, says every year at the company Christmas party, a charity is chosen to support with the proceeds of a 50/50 draw.

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