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LoveFund's Sack it for Santa program provides presents to local teenagers for the holiday season. KindCraft families will have the opportunity to further develop empathy for underprivileged teens through some thought-provoking discussion questions and shopping for a special teen.This is a self-led family project.
The Love Fund for Children has a mission of helping build a stronger Kansas City Community in which every child lives a life without need. One of their many programs is called Sack it for Santa. KindCraft will be helping to fill sacks for TEENS.
The majority of the teens who receive the bags from Sack it for Santa are underprivileged. For most, the bag is their only gift. Many come from single-parent homes or live with grandparents/guardians.
Most agencies/churches/programs focus on toys for younger children. Sack it for Santa only distributes bags to children aged 12-18 who are often overlooked or don't qualify. It has been identified that disadvantaged teens are always forgotten during holiday time. They are dealing with harsh life situations and very fragile egos. Through Sack it for Santa, hundreds of teens will get to have a Christmas even though their families can't afford it.
This year the bags will be packed according to four themes: Art, Games, Spa/Beauty, and Sports. We will gladly accept items of any amount, but $40 is our goal amount for each bag.
The Love Fund for Children will identify disadvantaged teens around the city, both in Kansas and Missouri. Then we will make sure that your special sack gets distributed to just the right teenager.
Please select one of the four 2025 themes for your bag. The items listed are suggestions, but you can be creative with your shopping as well. Just keep the teenage group in mind!
The suggested gift amount per bag is $40
Art Ideas
Sketch pad (100+ pages)
Modeling clay
Craft kit
Art supplies: markers, paints, brushes, colored pencils
Adult coloring book
Game Ideas
Board game
Trivia game
Card game
Spa/Beauty Ideas
Scented body wash, lotion and scrub
Face masks
Manicure set Lip gloss set Stretchy headbands
Sports Ideas
Football/basketball/soccer ball
Drawstring bag
Refillable water bottle
KC teams pennant/socks/poster
IMPORTANT DATES
October 25 or after: you may pick up your empty red bag(s) from 16072 S. Elmridge St. Olathe, KS 66062 (you can also wait to just fill the bag when you drop off your gift) PLEASE TAKE THE NUMBER OF BAGS YOU REGISTERED FOR AND HIGHLIGHT YOUR NAME.
November 16 by 8:00pm: completed bags are due.
After we receive your registration, an email will be sent to you with a PDF of your tickets/bag choices, a Sack It For Santa informational packet, and a KindCraft Discussion/Activity sheet.
Once your bag is complete, we ask that you take a picture of it with the contents outside the bag and submit your picture to [email protected]. Added bonus if you include your child in the picture too! We love to share their generosity with others!
Drop off your bag(s) to 16072 S. Elmridge St. Olathe, KS 66062 on any of the following dates ONLY:
Thursday, November 13
Friday, November 14
Saturday, November 15
Sunday, November 16
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
KindCraft, 1000 E Fredrickson Dr, Olathe, KS 66061-4827, United States
