JCCB's goal is to serve more than 3,400 families (12,500 individuals) at the 2012 Holiday Shop.
Increased in-kind donations (collected year-round) are critical to our success.
Donations and donation drives, as an individual or group, are greatly appreciated.
Email jccboffice@gmail.com or call 913.341.4342 to arrange for drop-off or pick-up (of large donations).

Top 10 Wish List for Client Donations

(All donations NEW with the exception of gently worn coats & children's books)

To assist with your shopping efforts, the following items are needed most:

1. Hats, Gloves and Scarve

  • Men's gloves and hat and scarf sets

2. Sweatshirts and Hoodies

  • All ages and sizes (youth small to 5x adult)

3. Basketballs, Footballs and Soccer Balls - Official sizes

 

4. Bedding

  • Sheet sets and blankets (Full, Queen, King)

5. Small Kitchen Appliances

  • Mixers, blenders, crock pots, coffee makers, toasters

6. Children's Clothing

  • Toddler 2-piece sets, children's jeans (sizes 8 to 20)

7. Coats (gently worn, clean or new)

  • Children's coats and plus size adult coats

8. Toys

  • Arts and Crafts, science kits, skateboards

9. Infants

  • Board Books (New) and Diaper Bags with layette items

10. Personal Care Items

  • Diapers, shampoo, dish soap, dental items, laundry soap

Financial donations & gift cards are greatly appreciated as well!!!

 

2011 Wish List for In-Kind Donations


Children’s Clothing – newborn to age 12 (5,547 served in 2011)

  • Infant Clothing (newborn – 18 months)
  • 2T – 4T (two piece sets)
  • Jeans and Hoodies (sizes 8-18)

Toys – newborn to age 10 (4,922 served in 2011)

  • Diaper Bags - unfilled or filled with layette items (rattles, teethers, blankets, bibs, socks, wipes)
  • Building Sets (Legos, Megablocks, K’Nex) especially for ages 8-10
  • Popular "Theme" toys (Spiderman, ToyStory, Justin Bieber, Transformers, Tinker Bell, Princess)
  • Educational toys (science kits, arts & crafts kits)

Teen Gifts –ages 11-18 (2,065 served in 2011)

  • Full-size Basketballs, Footballs, Soccer Balls (preferably boxed)
  • Skateboards
  • Sleeping bags
  • Small electronics

Adult Gifts -ages 19+ (5,062 served in 2011)

  • Small Kitchen Appliances (crock pots, coffee makers, toasters, blenders, hand mixers)
  • Sheet sets & blankets (Double, Queen, King)
  • Tool Sets
  • Decorative throws

HUGS (Hats, Gloves, Socks) (12,049 served in 2011)

  • Gloves – Women’s, Men’s and Boy's
  • Hats & Scarves (all ages)
  • Yarn & Fleece for volunteer sewers and knitters

Coats (12,049 served in 2011)

  • New or gently worn, clean coats
  • All ages & sizes (infant to 5X adult)

Books (12,049 served in 2011)

  • Infant Board Books

Personal Care (12,049 served in 2011)

  • Diapers, dish soap, liquid hand soap, toothpaste/toothbrushes, shaving Items, shampoo & conditioner, baby products, fabric softener

Nursing Homes (651 served in 2011)

  • Sweatshirts (all adult sizes –especially XL+)
  • Slipper socks
  • Puzzle books

Groceries - (12,049 served in 2011)

  • Canned goods (accepted beginning October 2012)
  • Grocery bags/boxes
    

Johnson County Christmas Bureau
PO Box 14786
Lenexa, KS 66285-4786

Phone: 913-341-4342
Email: info@jccb.org

 

Save the Date

Saturday, September 29, 2012
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Ritz Charles
Overland Park, Kansas

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Donate Now

The Johnson County Christmas Bureau serves the needs of low-income families of Johnson County, Kansas.  Donate now and help your local community

 
Current Volunteer Needs

JCCB volunteers work year-round in preparation of the Annual Holiday Shop. JCCB has a need for volunteers in the following areas:

  • Schools: Committee Chair and School District Coordinators
  • Religious Organizations: Committee Members
  • Event Planning: Committee Members
  • Donation Barrel Committee: Site Coordinators

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Current Organization/Office Needs
Storage Space: preferably Johnson County, year-round, warehouse or office. Office Furniture (gently used) conference table/administrative work station.
 
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