Questions? Email us at holidays@baneighbors.org or call 918-251-7781 and ask to speak with the Joy Coordinator.
We are so grateful that you are learning more about Broken Arrow Neighbor’s holiday assistance program, Joy for your Neighbors. We are merrily working away to spread joy and ensuring every child has a magical holiday this year. Currently, we are no longer able to take new sponsors for children’s Want, Need & Read for 2024.
If you would still like to create some holiday magic this year, we gladly accept any monetary donations. Whether it be a new pair of pants, body wash, a Barbie, or a bike – your donation will be put to good use towards items requested by families and will help make this season extra special. Kindly mention “Want, Need & Read” or “Joy for your Neighbors gifts” in the comment section of the online donation form to impact the lives of local families today.
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Holiday List Sponsorship through Joy for your Neighbors
Joy for Your Neighbors is all things holidays here at Broken Arrow Neighbors!
One of the sponsorship opportunities every holiday season is sponsoring a child’s Want, Need & Read. Holiday gift distribution is a special part of the Joy program for children aged 15 and under. You can sign up to sponsor a child(ren) and help create holiday magic for a family this season!
What is Want, Need & Read?
Requested items are submitted on the Holiday Shopping List, which is filled out by each child/guardian. The list is separated into three categories: Want, Need, and Read. Does the child want a certain toy? Do they need a new pair of shoes, a coat, or a bed? Finally, at BAN, we believe that every child deserves to have a book to call their own.
How does sponsorship work?
First step, submit the sponsorship form! After submitting the form, our Joy Coordinator will send an e-mail to verify your information and give you more details on when you will receive the Holiday Shopping List(s) and when gifts are due back at BAN.
All families remain anonymous, and we ask that all gifts be delivered to BAN unwrapped so each guardian can craft their family’s unique holiday wonder.
I don’t think sponsoring a child is for me, but I still want to give. What other opportunities are available?
There are a variety of ways to give and be involved in the holidays at BAN:
1. Consider donating some gifting essentials! Batteries (AA or AAA), wrapping paper, and tape are also distributed to families who sign up for Joy Holiday Gifts. We only ask that items that are donated are unused and unopened from their original packaging.
2. We also accept monetary donations! If you know you will be unable to shop for a child’s Want, Need & Read, you can donate funds allocated to the Joy Gift Program, allowing BAN to shop on your behalf. Every bit helps! Reach out to our Joy Coordinator to learn more at holidays@baneighbors.org.
3. Spread the word! Interact with Joy for your Neighbors posts on Instagram and Facebook, and share information about Joy within your social network.
**Due to the overwhelming response from our neighbors in need, we have reached our threshold for meals and gifts through our Joy for your Neighbors program.**
**Registration for 2024 is now closed.**
If you have already turned in the online registration form or spoken to our Joy Coordinator about meals and/or gifts, please allow them time to process your information. Registrations and associated documents are processed in order of submission.
Broken Arrow Neighbors’ Shop with Broken Arrow is a special, additional opportunity for children randomly selected from those registered in the Joy holiday assistance program. They can shop with their designated sponsor for gifts to give to their siblings and family, and they may even get something for themselves!
If your child is interested and has not participated before, please let us know!
