Your kindness and generosity are what made it all possible – thank you from the heart!
2025
Christmas Party - December 7th, 2025
The day was filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. The children’s smiles lit up the room and filled our hearts with pure happiness.
We are deeply thankful to the many volunteers who gave their time, their energy, and above all, their love, to make this celebration truly unforgettable.
Christmas gift distribution - December 2nd, 2025
On December 7th, our annual Christmas celebration for the asylum-seeking children and their families in the Canton of Zug took place.
So many families had signed up for the celebration, but sadly, we didn't have enough space to welcome everyone. Yet, we couldn't imagine letting a single child go without a Christmas gift.
The families who had registered fist joined us for the big celebration on December 7th, while on December 2nd, we personally delivered beautiful presents to the others.
We prepared 53 gift bags, each one filled with wounderful surprises for the little ones.Seeing the people's eyes light up with happiness and excitement was truly heartwarming - a moment that reminded us what the true spirit of Christmas is all about.
Circus Salto - November 22nd, 2025
Thanks to the generous donation from “Salto Natale”, we had the great pleasure of inviting 100 asylum-seeking children and their families to the show on November 22nd.
It was a truly enchanting evening — the performance was wonderful, and the children were mesmerized by the magic of the circus.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to “Salto Natale” for your generosity and for bringing so much joy and wonder to these young hearts.
Kantonale Anerkennungsfeier - September 18, 2025
This year, CommunityLinks had the pleasure of taking part in the Zug Kantonale Anerkennungsfeier.Our heartfelt congratulations go to the association Nachbarschaftshilfe Aegerital, winners of the “Prix Zug engagiert” 2025.Warm wishes also go out to all the non-profit organizations present at the event.It is truly an honour to meet associations and individuals who so generously dedicate their free time to acts of kindness and volunteer service.
Yoga by the lake
We had the pleasure of joining a truly special yoga class, lovingly offered by the wonderful
teacher Antonia as a heartfelt fundraiser for CommunityLinks.
Set by the tranquil waters at the peaceful Birkenwäldli in Unterägeri, the morning unfolded with grace and calm. Surrounded by nature’s quiet beauty, Antonia gently guided us through a restorative practice that invited presence, peace, and breath.
It was more than just a class—it was a gift. A moment of serenity shared in community, wrapped in the warmth of Antonia’s generous spirit.
This unforgettable experience reminded us of the quiet power of connection—both with ourselves and with one another. We are deeply grateful to Antonia for offering her time, energy, and heart in support of CommunityLinks.
With all our thanks for such a beautiful and soul-nourishing morning.
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2024
Christmas Party - December 8th, 2024
A few weeks have passed since the big party, and we’re finally recovering from the excitement! Hosting 600 guests, including 280 children, with the help of over 100 volunteers was no small feat.
We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible volunteers whose dedication, hard work, and support made this event such a success. Your time, energy, and commitment created a meaningful impact, and we couldn’t have achieved it all without you.
A huge thank you as well to our amazing sponsors! Your support plays a vital role in helping us achieve our mission, and we’re so grateful to have you on board.
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Circus Salto - November 24th, 2024
"The show was amazing", "I loved the acrobats", the light show was magical", I want the same costume!"...Thank you, дякую, Danke, Teşekkür ederim, شكراً لك ...Thank you, Circus Salto, for your incredible generosity!
Circus Salto, You worked your wonders! 100 Guests both young and old, left the show with stars in their eyes and huge smiles! A truly unforgettable experience, thanks to the remarkable generosity of Circus Salto!
Welcome Bags for Families in Schluecht Shelter in Cham-SEPT/DEC 2024
50 asylum seeker families hosted in the converted underground Schluecht shelter in Cham received thoughtfully packed Welcome Bags. Each member of the families received a bag with essential personal care items, stationery, slippers, and age-appropriate toys. Thanks to our generous sponsors, these Welcome Bags created a supportive environment, helping families feel welcomed and cared for as they adjusted to their new surroundings.
Mystery Envelopes - January till December 2024
We recently organized an exciting fundraiser with a twist: our Mystery Envelope campaign! With over 80 envelopes available, each one contained at least one voucher for an amazing local adventure. Participants had the chance to enjoy experiences at Technorama, Alpamare, Swissminiatur, and many other fantastic destinations. The total prize value reached an impressive CHF 2,500.
2023
Christmas Party - December
It was a magical, snowy day filled with special treats, fun games, and gifts from Santa. We welcomed 267 children and their families, and with the help of our amazing volunteers, we had around 440 people in attendance. As a keepsake from the celebration, each child took home a photo from their visit with Santa, along with a gift bag valued at 60CHF! We are deeply thankful to everyone who contributed to making this day a magical and memorable experience for these families. It truly takes a village, and together, we brought smiles and joy to so many.
Zirkus SALTO in Kloten - December
On the magical afternoon of December 14th, 100 asylum seekers—36 families—embarked from Zug to Zurich for an special performance of 'Die Show der anderen Art,' thanks to the generosity of Cirkus Salto. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Saltoshow.ch, we were able to send these families on a journey filled with wonder and excitement.
The day started with bus rides and refreshments, graciously provided by our other sponsors: Capri Sun, Brauerei, Bimbosan, and Imbachcar. With drinks and snacks in hand, the families eagerly anticipated an afternoon of discovery at the circus. Upon arrival, they were treated to an array of breathtaking performances that captivated both young and old.
None of this would have been possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers: Kelly, PJ, Beth, Gwendolyn, Alina, Ksyusha, Martine, Lara, Nadia, and Tracey, whose hard work made the event run smoothly and joyfully.
Mystery Envelopes - January till December
We recently held an exciting fundraiser with a twist – our 'Mystery Envelope' campaign! With over 100 envelopes up for grabs, each contained at least one voucher for an amazing local adventure, including experiences at Technorama, Alpamare, Otto's, and Rigi, among others. The total prize value was an impressive CHF 3,000.
We’re grateful for the incredible support we received, and we’re thrilled to have made a difference together!
Zirkus Knie in Lucerne - January 4th
A group of 100 asylum seekers, both young and old, embarked on an exciting journey from Zug to Lucerne to experience the magic of the famous Zirkus Knie. Thanks to generous support, the train journey and accompanying staff were fully provided, allowing everyone to come together for an unforgettable day of discovery at the renowned circus.
We are extremely grateful to Circus Knie for making it possible, with their generous donation of 100 places, for asylum seekeers and refugees children to discover the magical and enchanting world of the circus.
Families were mesmerised by the incredible performances, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The event was a beautiful reminder of the joy that shared experiences can bring, and we are grateful to all those who helped make this day possible!
2022
Christmas Party in Aegeri for 350 guests 200 children
4 Christmas Parties in 4 shelters with Ukrainians Families150 children- December 2022
What a busy and exciting month of December we had! It all started with the annual Christmas Party with 350 guests. Thanks to our volunteers on the day, and the Santa helpers baking goodies and wrapping gifts beforehand, 220 children enjoyed a magical celebration with special treats, exciting games and gifts from Santa. Each child receiving a gift bag filled with gifts worth 60CHF.
Then the following week Santa and a bunch of Santa helpers embarked in a convoy to visit the 2 shelters in Menzingen, the shelter in Rish where Santa was welcome with songs and music prepared by the children, such a sweet attention, and eventually the shelter in the Alte Kantonspital in Zug. That day we met with all Ukrainians families and their children hosted in the shelters. Snacks and drinks along the distribution of Gifts bags (60CHF value) to more than 150 children, it was a very emotional and happy day for all volunteers and families involved.
Many thanks to Alina and Ksyusha for helping with translation in Ukrainian. A huge thank you to Santa and his precious little helper Patrick for this amazing work, taking the time to speak with each child and spreading the magical Christmas spirit!
None of this would have been possible without your generous support. Thank you!
Fundraiser at ISZL Xmas Market - December
CommunityLinks held a fundraiser at the ISZL Christmas Market. With the help of the generous donations of our volunteer bakers, delicious baked goods and fresh waffles were offered against a contribution to the sponsoring of gifts bags for the asylum seekers and refugees children attending our Christmas Party in Aegeri (200 children attending), as well as the 4 Christmas Parties set up in the 4 shelters for Ukrainians families (150 children).
We are grateful to everyone who contributed to making the event a success and spreading joy this holiday season! Enjoy below a few pics of our magnificent stand set up by Tracey, Kelly, Nadia, Lara and Maud!
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Fundraising Evening, Skylounge, Zug - May
We had a fabulous fun evening on 20 May at the Skylounge in Zug! With the generosity of donors and attendees, this event helped to raise over CHF1,300 with quizzes, and a silent auction. A raffle draw also drew lots of excitement from joyful attendees. The proceeds will be used to fund the school Backpack and the coffee morning for the Ukrainian families in the Cantons of Zurich, Zug and Lucerne
CommunityLinks is also starting projects to help support Ukrainian families arriving in the Canton of Zug, Zurich and Lucerne.
School Backpack Distribution for Ukrainian Children - April & June
To date, we have distributed 228 backpacks for children in Canton Zug and Lucerne. With help from coordinators at the refugee shelters, Lili Centre in Lucerne, and the Ukrainian School in Zug, we aim to provide each Ukrainian child a backpack filled with essential school supplies, lunch box and drink bottle. We hope that this provides the children more confidence as they navigate this new chapter in their lives. This project will be ongoing as long as there are children arriving from Ukraine. Many thanks to everyone who donated money, backpacks/supplies, or helped with the coordination of this cause. We could not do what we do without all your help!
Coffee Mornings in Canton Zurich, Affoltern am Albis, April - June
CommunityLinks, in coordination with Integration Hedingen and the Familienzentrum Affoltern am Albis, organized a coffee meet-up every Thursday from 9 to 11am for refugees of all ages residing in the Säuliamt region. The meetings aimed to provide an environment for dissemination of information, an exchange of ideas, and to let attendees come together to socialize. Thanks to the volunteers who took the time to prepare drinks and snacks for all. We are also grateful to the numerous guest speakers who had provided guidance on integration into Swiss society.
Anzeiger Newspaper - 21.04.2022
2021
Christmas Party - December
In 2021, more than 200 children enjoyed an outdoor celebration with Santa and his elves, dancing and taking pictures with Santa. Each child received a CHF 60 gift bag.
Have a little glimpse into the 2021 December gift distribution event:
Easter Baking Sales in Unterägeri - March
Thanks to Lara's dedication, 30 beautifully prepared Easter boxes were successfully sold, making the event a great success!
Yoga Session on the Beach with Olive Yoga, Standbad Brüggli - May
One peaceful morning, the shores of Lake Zug became the setting for a serene and exhilarating yoga session, hosted by Olive Yoga as a special fundraiser. With the gentle sound of the water and the calm morning breeze, participants were guided through a restorative practice that left everyone feeling refreshed and grounded.
The event not only offered a beautiful start to the day but also raised valuable funds for our community initiatives. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Olive Yoga for their generosity and for providing such a calming, unforgettable experience.
2020
Christmas Party - December
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Christmas spirit of giving endured. Thanks to your generosity, 197 children received a 50 CHF gift card, allowing 99 families to provide their children with gifts and essential items!
