Johnson County Christmas Bureau

The Johnson County Christmas Bureau provides holiday assistance to low-income residents of Johnson County, Kansas. At the annual nine day Holiday Shop, pre-qualified clients, by appointment, select groceries, personal care and household supplies, children's clothing, hats, gloves, scarves, coats, toys, gifts, and books pegged to family size, age, and gender. All items are new with the exception of books and coats. At the 2012 Holiday Shop, JCCB served 12,965 individuals representing 3,461 families and 642 nursing home residents.

3,000 community volunteers donate their time from mid-November to mid-December to make the Holiday Shop a success.

Founded in 1960, JCCB is a standalone non-denominational United Way safety net agency.

2012 Holiday Shop
Stats and Facts

12,323 Individuals Served At Shop
3,461 Families
+ 642 Nursing Home Residents (16 Nursing Homes)

Total Clients Served
12,965

Thank you to our wonderful Volunteers!!
3,000 Holiday Shop Volunteers
9,705 Hours

200+ Year-Round Volunteers
15,712 Hours

25,417 Total Volunteer Hours
$533,757 (value of donated time)

JCCB Events

2013 General Meeting Dates

Please join us at our monthly meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month.

Merriam Christian Church
9401 Johnson Drive
Merriam, KS

June 19 - 9:30am
August 14 - 9:30am
September 18 - 9:30am
October 16 - 7:00pm
November 20 - 9:30am

Upcoming Special Events

"Christmas in July" Family Fun Day
Saturday, July 20th
Pancake Breakfast/Carnival Games/Olympics
8:30am-11:30am
Town Hall at Shawnee Town 1929
11501 W. 57th St.
Shawnee, KS
Holiday of Hope
Dinner/Auction
Saturday, September 28
6:00 pm
Ritz Charles
9000 W. 137th Street
Overland Park, KS

2013 Holiday Shop Dates

November 23 - Move-in
December 2-5 - Set-Up
December 6-14 - Holiday Shop
December 15 - Tear Down

Holiday Shop location to be determined.

HONORS AND RECOGNITION

2012

City of Overland Park Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighing Fund - Designated Charity
City of Shawnee Mayor's Christmas Tree - Designated Chartiy
United Community Services of Johnson County - Excellence in Community Service Award
Whole Foods Market (Metcalf) 5% Community Giving Day - 3rd Quarter Designated Charity

2011

Kansas City Royals - 50/50 Charity

more events

Wish Lists

Your in-kind donations and sponsorship of donation drives are critical to our success

Top 10 Wish List
(click here)
Wish List by Department
(click here)
Monetary Donation
(click here)

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Speaking Opportunities

The Johnson County Christmas Bureau would appreciate the opportunity to share our story of brightening the holidays for low-income Johnson County families for more than 50 years.

Schedule a Speaker

Testimonials

"I want to express my gratitude for what you have done for me through the Christmas Bureau. I have no close family left. That's why I am so grateful for your Christmas Bureau. Last year you helped me find a light jacket that fit me and I wear it around the house ALL the time. That way I can keep the heat lower. This year I got another jacket that fit, and I am so happy about that. I sincerely appreciate your volunteers that helped me find the foods that I wanted and could eat. Your volunteers were so helpful, cheerful and kind. I know some people don't recognize that there is poverty in Johnson County. There, however, are people like me. You are SO important to SO many people!! Thank you, one and all, for your kindness and your caring."