Halloween is an anticipated day for many kids; an opportunity to dress up, be silly and share some memorable childhood moments with friends and family. Along with the fun costumes, exciting parties and a night of trick-or-treating, many families use Halloween as an opportunity to do some meaningful service projects in their communities to help others and add to the joy of this fun fall holiday.
If you are looking for a great, kid-friendly Halloween service project that can be done as a group or family, why not host a “not so spooky” Joy Drive! JoyDrives offer kids the opportunity to do a simple service activity while adding their own personal touch to their individual project. When a child, club, or group hosts a Joy Drive, they simply collect hospital approved toys to be used in JoyJars which are sent to children all over the world fighting cancer.
Check out our JoyDrive planner for tips on how to get started. By following these seven steps you can have a Joy Drive of your own.
JOY DRIVE PLANNER!
| STEP | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Purpose | What is the goal for your JoyDrive? Is your goal to collect toys, money or both? |
| Plan | Set a date, time and location for your JoyDrive |
| People | Arrange your own JoySquad (volunteers) to help you promote and execute your JoyDrive |
| Promote | Advertise your JoyDrive… Facebook, email, bulletins and announcements. |
| Pack | Send toys/money to:The Jessie Rees Foundation PO Box 80667, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-0667 Donations can be made to the Jessie Rees Foundation. Please include contact information for a donation receipt. |
| Post | Share your pictures, stories and successes on Jessie’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jessiereesfoundation. |
| Pass |
Tell 10 other friends about the simple 7 steps to a successful JoyDrive |
Have more questions on how to host a successful JoyDrive? Email our JoyDrive Coordinator Jana Perry at jana@jessie.org
That’s it!!! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and supporters who help us continue fulfilling Jessie’s wish of encouraging all kids fighting cancer to Never Ever Give Up.
*Before deciding to host a JoyDrive, be sure to consider your location and related shipping costs to deliver the items to our office.
To all of our family and kids out there, please enjoy a fun and safe holiday season. NEGU!