JCCB Newsletter April 2021

We are thrilled to announce that Ed and Jan Eilert are the Honorary Co-Chairs for the 2021 Holiday of Hope BACK TO THE 60s Benefit! As JCCB's largest annual fundraising event we know you won't want to miss this GROOVY evening. SPONSORSHIP AND DONATION INFORMATION: CLICK HERE Friday, October 22, 2021 Ball Conference Center Olathe, KS

Message from a 2020 Holiday SHOP client: "I appreciated everything that was given to me and my family. It was available to my family when we needed it the most. My children were allowed to have Christmas gifts under the tree." National Volunteer Appreciation Week In conjunction with National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 19-25) Courtney Hannah and Betsy Minter conducted daily gift card drawings to recognize our outstanding volunteers. Congratulations to the winners: Day 1 - Aundrea Gessner (Personal Care Team) $10 Brew Ha Ha Day 2 - Pat Lanter (Toy Team) $20 Chik-fil-a Day 3 - Deb Corr (SignUp Genius) $30 Target Day 4 - Diana Willman (JCYM & Board Member) $40 Blind Box BBQ Day 5 - Oren Pickett (Toy Team) $50 QuikTrip Day 6 - Mike Meyer (Board Member) $60 Nick & Jakes Day 7 - Karen Chipman (Client Services) $70 Pinstripes THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR JCCB VOLUNTEERS!

FESTIVAL OF TREES DECORATING TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP The Festival of Trees is an important fundraiser, generating over $19,000 for JCCB. We NEED YOUR HELP with locating a space where we can decorate the trees and wreaths. Our team designs and builds 25 trees and 35+ wreaths/table accents which will be auctioned/sold.   Our wish list for the space: Secured location, allowing 24/7 access for our team; Available from September 1 to December 1; 1000 -1500 sq. feet of workroom/supply storage space; and Double door access and/or loading dock.   In the past, we had space donated from a private business who had a section of their building idle as well as space donated by a commercial realtor who had empty space available within one of their buildings.     We will take any and all ideas and leads! Please help us by socializing our need for a suitable space with your business and personal network.     Please call Deb McPheter at 913-481-8259 or email at dmcpheter@kc.rr.com

JOHNSON COUNTY YOUNG MATRONS CHARITY POKER RUN SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 JCYM is a long-time major supporter of JCCB - please join us in supporting their organization's fun, fundraising Charity Poker Run. Click here more information: JCYM 2021 POKER RUN

MARK YOUR CALENDAR HOLIDAY OF HOPE BENEFIT - October 22, 2021 FESTIVAL OF TREES - November 17-21, 2021 HOLIDAY SHOP - Opens December 3, 2021 Client applications will be available October 1st. Seasonal Volunteer signups will also begin October 1st.

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Johnson County Christmas Bureau 913-341-4342 www.jccb.org Our Mission Provide warmth and support, during the winter holiday season, to low-income Johnson County, Kansas families; Increase awareness and understanding of poverty in Johnson County, Kansas;  Give neighbors an outlet to help neighbors. JCCB provides services to low-income Johnson County neighbors without regard to religion, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation.