Star Cards / Johnston Gives

Each year around this time, the library services as a pickup/drop-off point for the Johnston Partnership’s gift/”Star Card” program. This year, the Partnership is asking for monetary donations to help purchase gifts for families in need. Information and a link to the Partnership’s website are included below.

————————————————————————————

Information for Donors: Johnston Gives 2020 will look a little different than past years, but we still need your help. Our program continues to be open to JCSD students only. Typically we match children’s wants/needs with donors who purchase and return those items, which are distributed to the families before the holiday season. This year, we are creating a gift card program, where our participating families can choose a card to either Fareway or Wal-Mart, to purchase holiday needs or food for their families. When a JCSD family registers for our program, they will receive a gift card to either store in an amount proportionate to the children in their household.

The pandemic this year has given us many roadblocks, but the families in our community who are facing hardship continue to increase. Last year, we helped over 450 kids have a brighter holiday season. We believe you can help us make that possible again!
Monetary donations can come to us many ways:
  1. Mail a check to PO Box 975, Johnston, IA 50131
  2. Drop off in person at our Food Pantry (5870 Merle Hay Rd, Ste C) during operating hours – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9am-1pm
  3. Online by clicking this link:Be sure to specify your donation is for Johnston Gives in the Special Instructions note line.
We are hoping to reach our goal of $18,000 this holiday season. $40 will sponsor one child for the holidays, but this is simply a suggestion. No amount is too small as donations add up! In the past, we’ve had families who have used Johnston Gives as a way to “gift” family members that are tough to shop for or who don’t need more “stuff”. 2020 has given us plenty of opportunities to do things in a new way. Johnston Gives is a great way to make the Holiday Season a little brighter for yourself and our community!

Information for families looking to enroll: To receive support from Johnston Gives for the 2020 Holiday season, please complete this form . Deadline to register is November 23rd.

http://www.johnstonpartnership.org/home/johnston-gives