Christmas Bureau Dates for 2026
The Shawnee County Christmas Bureau is an annual United Way of Kaw Valley tradition that relies on members of our community to make the holiday season brighter for our Shawnee County neighbors in need. United Way of Kaw Valley connect thousands of individuals and families to a holiday meal and gifts by matching them with local agencies or community “adopters.”
Applications will be available to download/print on this page in October. You can fill out your application before coming to the intake center for faster service on one of our four intake dates. There are no electronic/digital applications. We will verify your household income.
2026 Intake Dates
- Monday, November 2, 2026, 10 am to 7 pm
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10 am to 7 pm
- Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10 am to 7 pm
- Saturday, November 7, 10 am to 2 pm FINAL DAY OF INTAKE. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
Intake takes place at the Johnston Community Center in the Echo Ridge neighborhood. The address is 2021 SE Market. The center is just southwest of the Topeka Housing Authority office. Please note that all intake dates are during the same week this year. No applications are accepted after intake closes at 2 pm on November 7.
Watch our social media channels for dates and deadlines. Information will also be posted on our website at https://www.uwkawvalley.org/christmasbureau. We also will post information about holiday help in Douglas, Jackson and Jefferson counties as it becomes available.