MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Google's top 10 most sought out gifts include game consoles, tablets, watches and winter jackets. Can shoppers afford to spend hundreds of dollars on gifts that do little else but end up on a dusty shelf?
$30-$150 can change lives through the World Vision Canada Gift Catalogue. Families around the world are given the chance to survive and thrive thanks to generous Canadians each year. Take a look at last year's top 10 gifts from the catalogue:
1. 2 Hens and a Rooster $50
2. Stock a Medical Clinic $100
3. Most Needed (gifts needed urgently around the world) $30-$125
4. Goat $100
5. Supply a Classroom $50
6. Medicines for 10 children $30
7. Agricultural Packs (for 3 families) $35
8. Goat, 2 Hens and Rooster $150
9. Educate a Girl $60
10. 5 Fruit trees $30
To personalize your gift give 2 Hens and a Rooster to your local vet, Medicines to a doctor, or Supply a Classroom for your child's teacher. If you prefer giving tangible gifts, select a goat from the catalogue and give a stuffed one along with it. The choices are endless and everyone on your list will change lives with #WorldVisionGifts.
Quotes:
"Most of us have enough 'stuff'. This is a great way to teach our kids to give in a meaningful way." - Erica Ehm, Creator YummyMummyClub.ca
About World Vision Gifts:
- All gifts are requested by communities around the world as a way to help their children and families. Visit www.worldvision.ca/gifts or call 1-800-844-7993 for more information.
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Visit our Gift Catalogue News Centre at www.worldvisiongiftsnews.ca
SOURCE: World Vision Canada
For more information, or to arrange for an interview, contact: Kristian Foster, 905-565-6200 x3536, [email protected]
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