It's Been A Great First Year
Yep, it's our 1-year anniversary.
Thank You for supporting us!
Together, we've brought a lot of joy to a lot of people & pets.
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We're Unique
Most nonprofits focus on a single cause.
We focus on small acts of kindness - so we can support any cause.
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Our Programs
With your help, we've run 10 programs & 2 fundraisers, benefiting about 1,500 people & pets.
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Backpacks & School Supplies | Our First Program! 218 backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to Plainfield District 202, Two Little Hands One Big Heart, Helping Hands Heavy Hearts, in Illinois; and Operation Hope for Allergan Youth in Michigan. | | | |
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🎁 Happy Holidays! 🎁
Our largest and most giving program.
Last December we donated to nine organizations, which included over 250 children.
This coming season we'll gift clothing, undergarments, and a wish list item / toy to over 300 children in under-resourced daycares and communities.
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Golden Guys & Gals
Nearly 400 elderly in five assisted living facilities in N. Carolina, Michigan, and Illinois received a goodie bag.
| What's in the bag? Non-skid socks, fleece blanket, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, hairbrush, lip balm, fidget spinner, a stuffed animal, oatmeal pies, candy, and other snacks. ✨ | | | |
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🎖 Thank You for Your Service 🎖
Over $2,500 in donations were collected in 2022 for the Midwest Shelter's wish list.
This year we collected 200 toiletry bags with handwritten cards for homeless veterans.
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Our beloved pets. We collected over $2,300 in supplies!
Donations went to: ADOPT Pet Shelter, and Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue in Illinois; and Will County Humane Society, and Wishbone Pet Rescue in Michigan.
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Feminine Hygiene
Studies show 10-20% of girls & women in the U.S. don't have access to hygiene products, causing girls to miss school each month; and government assistance programs don't allow for the purchase of these products.
We collected over $300 in pads for local schools in MI.
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These keepsakes included a handmade blanket, crocheted hat, safety pin with charms, and an inspirational quote for families experiencing pregnancy loss.
200 boxes were assembled and donated to Silver Cross Hospital and Advocate Lutheran Hospital in Illinois.
Our hearts go out to all who receive them.♥
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Children's Book Day
300 books and snacks, plus 80 blankets from the Linus Project, were donated to 80 children at Children's Home & Aid in Englewood, IL. The remaining books went to their library. It was a great day!
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Some happy kids received new and gently used costumes in Illinois.
248 costumes, to be exact. They were delivered to the Boys & Girls Club, Morning Star Mission, Guardian Angels, and Wayside Crossing Life Spring Center.
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Children Under 5 and Teens
We collected clothing, bikes, strollers, books, and car seats for children under 5 for Apryll's Closet in Berrien County, Michigan.
| We held a 'socks & undies' drive for teenagers in Raleigh, N. Carolina. 44 pairs of socks, 35 undies, jog bras, and clothing were delivered to Note in the Pocket. | | | |
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Comfort & Joy
We'd love it if you'd sponsor a child.
We have over 300 children who'd be grateful to receive your gift of an outfit, undergarment, and wish list item.
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Everyone who's donated. There are a lot of you & we appreciate you so much! | | |
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Cynthia Perini, CPA
Cynthia set us up on QuickBooks, checks our entries, files our taxes, and answers what we think are hard questions (but to her are Accounting 101.) Oh, and she does all of this pro bono.
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Community Outreach Volunteers
Susan Bauer | Wendy Dahm | Jennifer Peters | Kim Street | Lara Turner
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Project Coordinator Volunteers
Laney Dahm |Lily Dahm | Dylan Jennings | Alanya Jurek | Evan Orlet | Hayden Street | Addie Vrba
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We hope you’re inspired to bring joy to others, too.
We appreciate your inviting friends to follow us.
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If you'd like to help, we can always use:
financial donations | Amazon wish list items |
gift cards | your volunteer time
Donate $50 and we'll send you our smiling heart and sun t-shirt to brighten your day!
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Just Cause Create Joy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for charitable purposes. Our EIN is 88-1824333. All monetary and in-kind donations will be used for nonprofit purposes, and no goods or services will be exchanged for any donation. | | | | |
