From left, Sutton Group - Canwest’s Shannon MacLeod, Pat West and Helen Milton.

The team at Sutton Group – Canwest in Calgary pitched in to deliver warmth and joy to people in need during the holidays.

“Through a local school, we learned we could assist two families having a difficult year,” says broker/manager Helen Milton. “One was a family of six and the other a family of five. We personally shopped for each person trying to find the toys they would like and clothing in the right size. Two of the children have special needs and don’t read well, so we found some beautiful picture books for them.”

Sutton Group Canwest also donated 40 bags of used apparel to two local charities: Women in Need and the Mustard Seed.

Milton estimates that the office spent $350 on new clothing and toys plus $350 in grocery store gift certificates for each family. Money was raised through a 50/50 draw at Monday morning meetings and a portion of a $2 per month donation from each sales rep. Holiday giving is an office tradition that spans more than 25 years.