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St. John’s Home’s success with kids wouldn’t be possible without the generous involvement of individuals, corporations, foundations and groups in the community. We invite you to make a difference in the life of a child in need!

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On-line: PayPal
By mail: St. John’s Home
2355 Knapp St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
By Phone: Call 616-361-5227
You Are Invited! Join us at these special events to raise vital funds for our programs.

45th Annual Guild Charity Ball – December 5, 2009

6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
Cascade Hills Country Club
Register.
Learn More: (111 KB PDF)
Learn More: Join the St. John’s Guild (312 KB PDF)

Celebrate St. John’s Home Community Appreciation Lunch - April 21, 2010

11:45 a.m., Dominican Center at Marywood
Lunch free, but RSVP required
Call Laura at (616) 361-4131 to reserve!

Learn More: Recent Award Recipients Tribute Video: (One video has all three tributes.)
Distinguished Service - Dr. Eugene Shatz
Advocate of the Year - Rep. Dudley Spade
Volunteer of the Year - Chris Visner

11th Annual KidsFirst Golf Outing – June 7, 2010

Watermark Country Club: 12:00 p.m. Lunch; 1:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start
Blythefield & StoneWater Country Clubs: 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Shot
Gun Start
Register. (On-line registration coming spring 2010.)
Learn More: KidsFirst

Wendy’s Change a Child’s Life Campaign –Thanksgiving to New Year’s

This annual fund raising campaign runs from the Friday after Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve. A fifty-cent donation can be made during this time at all Wendy's of West Michigan restaurants.
Learn More: Wendy’s Change a Child’s Life.
Your Support Counts! Our children rely on charitable support from people like you. We have a variety of giving opportunities. You’ll find several suggested below. Please use our link to PayPal any time to easily and safely make a donation on-line. Or contact us to arrange a gift over the phone or by mail. Your gift is tax-deductible.
Provide One Day of Care for $69
Give the gift of compassionate care, one day at a time.
Honor a Loved One
Let us know if your gift is given as a memorial, or in honor of a special loved one or family event.
Donate Automatically
Make sure your gifts are sent regularly. You can join our monthly giving club and make a recurring gift automatically. Contact us to enroll.
Ask At Work about Matching Gifts
Employer matching gift programs can easily double your gift to St. John’s Home. Ask about it at work. (Note: St. John’s Home’s 501(c)(3) ID Number is: 38-2712076.)
Designate Your United Way Gift
Although St. John’s Home is not a United Way agency, you can designate your United Way payroll deduction pledge to us on your donor designation form. Contact us for help.
Invest in Our College Scholars
St. John’s Home is the only private children’s home in the nation that guarantees each of its residential graduates a college education or vocational training after high school. By donating to this special fund, you can ensure our graduates will continue to succeed long after they have left our care.
Grant a Wish
Part of treating the kids we serve like our own includes giving them the new toys and gifts many of them have never had. Some of their current wishes:

New bikes (24 inch or larger), and safety helmets
School supplies, backpacks, and graphing calculators
Gift cards to major retail stores (Meijer, Target, JC Penney)
Gasoline cards for our mini-vans
Twin sheet sets, comforters and pillows (New only, please.)
Wii “Fit” and other active games
Contact us for a complete version of our latest wish list.

Become a St. John’s Volunteer

Here are some volunteer opportunities:

Share your skill or hobby. Cook, paint, scrapbook, or build model cars with our kids.
Join the St. John’s Guild.
Join the St. John’s Flower Bunch and help keep our gardens blooming.
Help in the office.
Volunteer at a fund raising event.


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