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Lil'
Sprouts Tour

 Schedule a 1-hour tour of our facility and classrooms to better understand who we are.

Planned

Giving

A planned gift is a contribution that is arranged in the present and allocated at a future date.

Supply

Wish List

Donate supplies or sponsor a drive for much-needed

agency items.

Corporate Fundraising

Explore one of the best ways to engage employees and

give back.

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Donate

Dollars

Donate now to help where it's needed most. Help children and families in need, automatically. 

Individual

Volunteering

Find a volunteer activity that best fits your preferences and schedule.

Group

Volunteering

We provide fun, easy and engaging experiences for your

group or company.

Sponsorship

Opportunities

Sponsorships can help to deliver increased brand awareness, while supporting us.

We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers! Did you know that each hour volunteered counts as $31.80 toward our non-federal goal? A half day group project can raise a significant amount for our organization! 

Growing Futures Early Education Center relies heavily on contributions from individuals and volunteer support. The federal government requires a community match for its grants to our programs. Federal funds have been flat for the last several years, while the cost of living continues to increase. To meet the needs of our existing families and to add others to the program who are currently waiting and in need of our services, we reach out to you. Your partnership and support is so very important. No contribution is too small or too large. We invite you to join us as we work to continue to bridge the gap in meeting the needs of an increasing number of poverty-level families in Johnson County, KS. The charitable donation that you give today, aids in our mission to nurture children and strengthen families to enrich our community.

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Make it the norm! Recurring giving is the best way to make giving a habit.

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Group Volunteering

Special Projects

Past activities have included planting flowers, vegetables and butterfly gardens; painting; cleaning; cleaning up the playground and weeding; washing windows; or hosting a special children’s activity (splash day, playdough-making, pumpkin patch, etc).

Organization of Resource Room and Toy Closet

The Resource Room and Toy Closet at Growing Futures hold items and general supplies (paint, glue, paper, puzzles), used by all of the classrooms, and house materials the teachers have access to, depending on what their class is learning. These spaces are used by many staff members, so volunteers who organize and maintain these spaces are always appreciated.

Sanitize Toys

Toys get dirty with daily use! You can help in keeping our children well and healthy when you volunteer to clean and sanitize toys with a bleach-water solution, as required by state licensing.

 

Sponsor or Coordinate a Collection Drive

Would you like to organize a collection drive or donate items to support our program? Companies and civic groups are encouraged to collect or donate high-use items. We update our wish list regularly, but are always in need of diapers and wipes. We can share a more detailed list, should this opportunity be of interest to your group.

Special Events

Assist with the preparation and execution of fundraising events, including events like our Annual Growing Futures Luncheon in April.

 

Customized Volunteer Opportunities

We offer volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule. Help weekly in a classroom or share your skills and interests with our programs. It's up to you! For more information contact Growing Futures Early Education Center at (913) 649-9714 and ask for Kathy McLellan, Volunteer and Development Associate.

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Individual Volunteering

Make a financial contribution and support a variety of early learning opportunities for children and families in your community! All donations will be acknowledged by an email receipt. If you don't see it in your inbox immediately, please check your junk folder.

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Classroom Volunteers

Growing Futures is always looking for classroom volunteers to support our teaching staff and children in daily activities and routines. Growing Futures curriculum encourages children to make choices, engage in interactive learning, and talk about what they’re doing. You’ll get to share your time with children as you read stories, work puzzles and support creative thinking and pretend play in a positive and nurturing environment that promotes growth and learning in these critical first-five years. Most classroom volunteers assist one day a week for a few hours in the morning. Background checks required.

Evening Childcare

As an Early Head Start and Head Start program, Growing Futures Early Education Center offers frequent evening education opportunities for parents of enrolled children. Evening programs usually occur on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month and some Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00. While parents learn, we provide childcare and could use your help supervising children. A Growing Futures staff member is always present while you share your time with the children. Your role is to read, play and talk with our children, either outside on the playground or in a classroom, helping keep children safe and positively engaged.

Bring Your Own Talent

Do you have a special talent or skill that could translate into volunteer work? Please contact us to learn more about becoming a friend of Growing Futures.

Interpretation & Translation Assistance

Assist English language learners during the application process or parent/teacher conferences. Help with translating notes sent home to parents or assist in the classrooms with non-English speaking children.

Office / Clerical

Assist with mailing, material preparation or general organizational work.

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Individual Volunteering
Group Volunteering
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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Our current sponsorship opportunities include:

Jingle & Mingle

PB & J 

Battle of the Banks

Run for the Roses: Kentucky Dirby Fundraiser

Harvesting Hope 2024

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Lil' Sprouts Tours

We offer regular one-hour tours of our center to increase awareness about our program and services in the community. Visitors will learn about the need in our community and have the opportunity visit our classrooms and engage with teaching staff and the children. Guests will also learn about our program and the comprehensive services we offer our children and their families. These tours have been very successful in spreading the word about the need in Johnson County and what programming we offer at Growing Futures!

Since starting tours in 2007, over a thousand people have walked our halls, have witnessed our program in action, and have learned more about the impact our program is making in our local community. Our hope is that those who visit us will share what they’ve learned on the tour with friends and colleagues; one never knows who might be in need our services. To schedule a tour, please call (913) 649-9714 or email jhoffman@growingfutureseec.org. We hope to see you soon!

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Planned Giving
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Planned Giving

Unlike cash donations, planned gifts are typically made from assets in your estate rather than from disposable income, and may come to fruition after your lifetime. Even people of modest means can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children by planning a gift. With your help, we can continue to give children and their families a head start.

Growing Futures is pleased to offer this option to help establish a legacy for future generations. By designating a portion of your estate to help our children and families, you will be joining the Growing Futures Legacy Society. While every member of The Society shares a dedication to our children and families, we recognize that every act of giving is personal and unique. To learn more, call 913-649-9714 to speak with us about your giving opportunities and preferences. 

Wish List

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Corporate Fundraising
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Corporate Fundraising

Whether it’s through monetary gifts, in-kind donations, cause-marketing campaigns or volunteering, our corporate partners are a vital part of helping us deliver education and care to children and their families.

 

We tailor partnerships to meet the goals of each corporate donor while also improving the education, health and well-being of children and their families. Growing Futures extends our sincere gratitude to our corporate partners for their generous support over the past year. Not only have they helped fund our programs and services, they’ve given us the gift of their time, products and expertise.

If you would like to become a Corporate Partner, please submit a Corporate Partner Inquiry Form.

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