Register for Help from Beacon the Elf & friends!
The online application system for assistance for the 2023 Christmas season is now open. Be as specific as possible with your child’s wish list and we will do our very best to make their Christmas dreams come true. Thank you!
To register, you must have children 18 or under that live with you in West Kelowna, Westbank First Nations or Peachland. During the application process, you will be asked to upload photos or pdf copies of the following information (TIP: you can simply take photos of your ID and the other documents with your cell phone and complete the whole application with your phone).
1) At least one piece of government photo ID for applicant (and spouse, if applicable). Examples are:
2) At least one proof of current residence. Examples are:
3) Care Cards for all members in the family
4) Proof of Income – upload all that apply to you.Note: If you are married you must also declare all family income, that includes spousal income, and upload any of the following relevant documents for your spouse.
The following must be shown to prove family income:
*If you are on GAIN (social assistance), you don’t need to upload bank statements
Family size determines allowable income level.
Once we have received your application, it will be sent to review and you will be notified by email of the decision. If approved, your email will include a link to book your pick up location and time.
To register, you must have children 18 or under that live with you in West Kelowna, Westbank First Nations or Peachland. During the application process, you will be asked to upload photos or pdf copies of the following information (TIP: you can simply take photos of your ID and the other documents with your cell phone and complete the whole application with your phone).
1) At least one piece of government photo ID for applicant (and spouse, if applicable). Examples are:
- Driver’s License
- BC ID card
- Current passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- Citizenship card
- Immigration papers with photo
- Nexus Card
2) At least one proof of current residence. Examples are:
- BC Hydro bill
- Fortis Gas bill
- Cable bill
- Rent papers from landlord
3) Care Cards for all members in the family
4) Proof of Income – upload all that apply to you.Note: If you are married you must also declare all family income, that includes spousal income, and upload any of the following relevant documents for your spouse.
The following must be shown to prove family income:
- Current GAIN stub or Ministry form
- The last two months of E.I. stubs
- The last two employment paystubs
- The last two WCB payment stubs
- The last two months of ICBC payment stubs
- The last two pension payment statements
- Family maintenance payments
- All student loan statements
- Proof of self-employment income
- Most recent Child Tax Benefit Statement
- The last two months of all bank statements*
*If you are on GAIN (social assistance), you don’t need to upload bank statements
Family size determines allowable income level.
Once we have received your application, it will be sent to review and you will be notified by email of the decision. If approved, your email will include a link to book your pick up location and time.
