Christmas Charity Chase
We’re teaming up with our friends at John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical for a Christmas Charity Chase!
We’ve selected five great local charities to highlight, and we’re asking you to join us in the spirit of Christmas by donating items off their wishlists! You can bring donations to the Froggy studio at 4343 O Street in Lincoln during normal business hours or VENMO @FROGGY981, and let us know whose team you’ll be joining so we can add your name below!
As donations arrive, we’ll tally up the total value of items/cash donated. The team that collects the highest value of donations will also receive $500 CASH from John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical for their charity! (2nd place will receive $400, 3rd place $300, 4th place $200, and 5th place $100)
This is our fun way of adding a little competitive spirit, while also making sure all these great organizations receive cash and physical donations this holiday season.
Your final opportunity to donate will be Thursday, December 14th from 4pm to 6pm at our parking lot Christmas party! We’ll have Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck on site serving up delicious drinks, plus Christmas music, concert ticket giveaways & more, as well as your last chance to drop off donations and join a team before the results of the Christmas Charity Chase are revealed in the morning!
Ready to join the fun? Scroll down to learn more about each team’s charity and the items on their wishlist!
Brooke is collecting donations for Mourning Hope Grief Center.
The Mourning Hope Grief Center exists to companion children, adults and families before and after a death loss. By offering support groups, education, resources and referrals at no cost to participants, Mourning Hope’s programs ensure a compassionate response for all bereaved Nebraskans. Your donations help us fulfill our vision that no one has to grieve alone, especially during the holiday season.
Mourning Hope Grief Center Wishlist
- Individually packaged snacks (cereal bars, Goldfish crackers, pretzels, etc.) **No items containing common food allergies such as peanuts or tree nuts.
- Keurig K Cups (coffee, tea, hot cocoa)
- Fiberfill for pillow stuffing
- Postage stamps
- 1” white binders
- Copy paper
- Heavy duty, 6-gallon capacity paper shredder
- Foldable flatbed push dolly
- Gift cards to Target, Amazon, Russ’s Market and Costco (any denomination)
Cory is collecting donations for Bridges to Hope.
Bridges To Hope was developed to improve the quality of life and increase the potential of Nebraska’s formerly incarcerated. They provide men and women with essential items to set up a new home upon reentering the community after incarceration, and help as many of them as possible get onto a path of success and rehabilitation.
Bridges to Hope Wishlist
**Household items, boots, and coats may be new or used**
- Steel-toe work boots (all sizes)
- Men’s boxer briefs (size LG and above)
- Microwaves, toaster ovens, crock pots, coffee pots
- Pots & pans, silverware, kitchen utensils
- Kitchen tables and chairs
- Beds (box springs and mattresses only, no head/footboards)
- Sofas, loveseats, recliners
- Dressers, nightstands, end tables, coffee tables
- Winter coats (men’s & women’s sizes XL & above), winter gloves
- Toiletries (men’s & women’s deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes)
- Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths
Gary is collecting donations for the White Cane Foundation.
The White Cane Foundation partners an assigned liaison with Title 1 Elementary Schools in Lincoln, where the majority of students live below the poverty level. Volunteers meet one-on-one with students in The White Cane Foundation “store” where selected children can “shop” privately and with dignity. Each student receives two pairs of pants and two tops, tennis shoes, socks, underwear, hygiene items, and a coat if needed, which are called “Bundles of Joy”.
White Cane Foundation Wishlist
**All items must be new**
- Any clothing for boys & girls (Youth sizes 4-18, or Men/Women sizes SM, MD, LG, XL)
- Sweat pants, leggings, sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts
- Coats in bigger Youth sizes and Men/Women sizes
- Tennis shoes (Small sizes 10-13, Youth sizes 1-4, Junior sizes 4½-7, Men’s sizes 7½-12, Women’s sizes 7½-11)
- Shampoo and 3-in-1 body wash
- Gas cards for item delivery truck
- Cash donations (WCF can make large purchases at discounted rates)
Johanna is collecting donations for Food Bank of Lincoln.
From sun up to sun down (and even longer), the Food Bank of Lincoln’s dedicated team and partner agencies work together to put food on the tables of neighbors in need, right here at home, serving 16 counties in Southeast Nebraska.
Food Bank of Lincoln Wishlist
- Healthy fruit juices in big plastic bottles (apple, grape, etc)
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Sugar
- Flour
- Cornmeal
- Vegetable oil
- Spices
- Rice
- Breakfast cereal
Megan is collecting donations for Capital Humane Society.
The Capital Humane Society provides resources & support for pet owners, cares for displaced animals, & connects homeless pets with families through adoption.
Capital Humane Society Wishlist
- Bleach, Lysol Disinfectant Spray
- Cardboard can trays
- Collars & leashes (especially for large dogs)
- Hand Sanitizer and Liquid Hand Soap
- Hard plastic cat toys (washable)
- Hill’s dog treats
- Hill’s Science pet food (Diet Cat, Diet Dog, Diet Kitten, Diet Puppy)
- KMR or PetLac Kitten Milk Replacer
- Kong toys, hard rubber toys, Nylabones (large)
- Laundry detergent
- Non-clumping cat litter
- Peanut Butter (cannot contain XYLITOL)
- Pill Pockets
- Shirt boxes, shoe boxes
- Ziploc gallon bags