Come (W)rap up Hanukkah with Jewish Family Services' Holiday Project
Jewish Family Service is into "rap" but the paper kind that goes on gifts!
As part of its annual Hanukkah Holiday Project, JFS will host a Wrapping Party on Thursday evening, Dec. 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Community Campus Social Hall, 5801 W. 115th St., in Overland Park. This year Hanukkah begins at sundown on Saturday, Dec. 24.
Shiny papers and brightly-colored ribbons and bows will be abundance as volunteers wrap donated gifts for hundreds of individuals and families facing tough economic times.
The gifts will be delivered on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 19 and 20. Drivers are also needed to help deliver gifts. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please e-mail volunteer@jfskc.org or call (913) 730-1445.
JFS could still use the donation of gift cards from various stories - including grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants - for the Hanukkah Holiday Project. By donating gift cards, it gives the recipient the opportunity to shop for themselves and purchase just what they need. Gift cards ds should be dropped off by Friday Dec. 9, at JFS' office at the Jewish Community Campus or mailed in, with "Attention: Hanukkah Project" on the envelope. Cards should be
Financial support is also appreciated to support the holiday project. It's easy to make a financial donation; go to www.jfskc.org/donate or mail in a check. Please make checks payable to Jewish Family Services and send to JFS, Attention: Hanukkah Project, 5801 W. 115th Street, Suite 103, Overland Park, KS 66211. All donations are tax deductible.
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