Christmas Bureau Intake Ends Nov. 4
The Shawnee County Christmas Bureau is an annual tradition that allows everyone in our community to make the holiday season brighter for our Shawnee County neighbors in need. United Way and other community partners connect thousands of individuals and families to a holiday meal and gifts by matching them with agencies or community “adopters.” Our first day of intake was October 25, and our volunteers registrered more than 200 households. Full information is available at https://www.uwkawvalley.org/christmasbureau.
To qualify for Christmas Bureau assistance:
- You must live in Shawnee County. No exceptions.
- At least one adult from your household must apply in person on one of the four intake dates. There is no online intake.
- Everyone living at the same address must register on the same application.
- One adult can register the entire household.
- Registering adult MUST BRING:
- his/her Photo ID
- Proof of Income for the ENTIRE household (see the flyer for more details)
- everyone’s Social Security cards (copies or document with SSN number listed are also accepted).
The application intake location is:
Echo Ridge Community Center 2021 SE Market St.
(Use Topeka Metro Route 4)
Monday, October 30
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 2
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 4 LAST DAY!
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Documentation for Proof of Income
Any State assistance or money received for food, rent, etc. is considered income. Bring copies that apply to your household. VISION cards are not proof, you MUST show the award letter from the State.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. See the flyer for complete information.