A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the 2011 Oppenheimer Dinner the incredible day that it was.

The sun shone on our event this year and as the hot chocolate flowed and the smell of fresh baked cookies filled the air, both residents and volunteers alike enjoyed the sounds of holiday music and even a surprise visit from Santa!

With the help of almost 200 eager volunteers and the support of our loyal sponsors, including three great catering companies, we managed to serve over 3500 turkey dinners, complete with all the trimmings, as well as distribute thousands of small gifts including socks, gloves, coats and toiletries.  Truly our best year ever - thank you to everyone involved - every single one of you made this possible.

In 1988 The Oppenheimer Park Christmas Dinner began by helping Sister Hilda and the New Hope Centre feed the homeless, and in 1992 the Oppenheimer Park Christmas fund was created. Over our two-decade history we’ve served an average of 3,000 meals each year, and we estimate that in 2010 we crossed the 50,000 mark in total dinners served! This has been accomplished with the support of hundreds of volunteers, the film industry community and local businesses. This year we need your help again and hope you can join us! There are more challenges than ever for the Downtown Eastside, and your support in any way is very much appreciated.

What can you do?

Volunteer - Help is needed both at the dinner and in the days leading up.

Donate- Financial donations and donations of winter coats, blankets, new socks and gloves are very much appreciated.

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