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Ready to Lend a Little Hand? 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sunbeam Kids! While membership benefits go beyond just in person projects, they are the cornerstone of our work -- we love getting families of all types together to build community, show the kids their collective impact, and give them confidence that they can make a difference by lending a little hand.  

NEW! Our all-volunteer leadership team has been hard at work planning and listing projects here further ahead to give you more notice to save the date. Then, registration typically opens 2-3 weeks prior to a project start date. Most projects are open to SBK Member families first as a benefit of your membership*, and then we open the registration to guests a few days later if space allows. 

*while we rely on the $40/family/year donation to keep the good work going, we never want that to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If your family would like to request a waiver, we are able to do that no questions asked for a handful of families per year based on a private donation earmarked for that purpose. If that's the reason you haven't joined, please ask! 

Upcoming projects

  • (waitlist) Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

    • 03/28/2023
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 9600 S. Franklin Drive Franklin, WI 53132 (will send parking info)
    Registration is closed

    Did you know... 1 in 3 families in Milwaukee struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy and 68% of families with children in Milwaukee qualify for low-income status, yet no state or federal government assistance programs (like SNAP and WIC) supplies these families with diapers.


    That is why Sunbeam Kids is thrilled to be partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission to sort diapers and baby wipes for Milwaukee's youngest citizens and their caregivers!


    Join other SBK families at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission warehouse in Franklin on Tuesday, March 28th @ 5:30-6:30pm to assist with sorting & organizing products that have been donated prior by other organizations. 


    Please only sign up for this project if you know you can make it. We understand that illness and emergencies come up but it creates a lot of extra work for our volunteers when people cancel and we have to scramble to fill the spots to keep our commitments to our partners. Thank you for understanding!  


    This project is currently open to SBK members* all ages. If space allows we will be happy to open the project up to guests. 


    *while we rely on membership donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year donation to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. We have a limited number of scholarships available (100% confidential) - if needed, please ask! 




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  • Easter Bunny Helpers for the Salvation Army

    • 04/01/2023
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Pewaukee Library Community Room - 210 Main St, Pewaukee, WI
    • 7
    Register


    Easter Bunny Helpers for the Salvation Army


    Overview:

    Please hop on over to be an "Easter Bunny helper" and make baskets for families visiting the Waukesha Salvation Army! The Salvation Army provides a number of services to the local community including emergency housing, serving meals three nights a week, and running a food pantry. At this project we will be preparing Easter baskets with various treats and surprises which will then be handed out to families visiting the food pantry during the week leading up to Easter. This will be a fun way to spread some extra joy to families utilizing that service.

    What to expect:

    Upon arrival, families will sort all basket supplies they bring, along with any additional donations we've received ahead of time. We will have a simple Easter bunny craft station for kids to make cards to include in the baskets while we wait for everyone to arrive. We’ll do a quick intro to meet other SBK families, explain the project, and then we’ll get to work assembling the baskets!

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    All ages are welcome at this project. We have the ability to make this project as large as we want so we anticipate having space for 20 families -- members and  guests who want to try out a project are welcome!   

    What to bring:

    In order to make this project a success, we are asking all families who register to commit to bringing items to pack, no matter how big or small. Bringing supplies to donate helps kids personally connect to the project, knowing the item(s) they brought are helping other families. A great way to include kids is by asking what types of surprises they’ve been excited to receive in an Easter basket or treat bag. NOTE:  If you would like to participate but are unable to bring items please let us know via email (confidential) and we will buy supplies on your behalf. We just want to make sure we have enough supplies to pack.

    Please use this Sign Up Genius link to note what supplies you’ll be bringing in an effort to provide some variety. 

    Unable to attend?

    If you are unable to attend in person but would still like to contribute some basket packing supplies, we will have a bin drop off location in Pewaukee though 3/31. Please use the Sign Up Genius link above and include “bin drop off” in the notes. The drop off address is noted in the top of the Sign Up Genius. 

    Thank you for lending a little hand! 

    Katie Mleziva 

    Founder | Board President


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  • COMING SOON: Penfield Children's Center

    • 04/14/2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Penfield Children's Center - 833 N 26th St. Milwaukee, WI

    Spring Cleaning for Penfield Children's Center

    Overview:

    Join Sunbeam Kids at Penfield Children’s Center for some spring cleaning! Penfield provides early education, health services, and family programming for infants and children, many of whom have developmental delays or disabilities. They serve more than 1,500 children annually striving to help their clients meet their full potential. 

    What to expect:

    Sunbeam Kids families will be supporting the Penfield Children’s Center by performing school maintenance tasks. Exact needs will be determined at the time of the project, but possible tasks include painting, cleaning classrooms, and outdoor clean up. 

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    All ages are welcome at this project, and we are able to include as many Sunbeam Kids members as are interested in participating. 

    What to wear:

    As with any good spring cleaning project, expect to get a little dirty. It’s recommended you wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy. 

    Parking information:

    The facility is located on the corner of 26th and Wells. Please park wherever you'd like in their lot.


    Thank you for lending a little hand! 

    Katie Mleziva 

    Founder | Board President


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  • COMING SOON: Kinship Community Food Center

    • 04/18/2023
    • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 924 East Clarke St. Milwaukee, WI

    Food Distribution Support at Kinship Community Food Center

    Overview:

    Join Sunbeam Kids at Kinship Community Food Center (formerly Riverwest Food Pantry) to lend a little hand in the Food Distribution Center. Kinship works to end hunger, isolation, and poverty alongside neighborhood residents and volunteers. They served 14,933 people in 2022 and distributed over 290,000 lbs of food!

    What to expect:

    Sunbeam Kids families will be supporting Kinship by working in the Food Distribution Center as part of their regularly scheduled food distribution program. Exact needs will be determined at the time of the project based on what is most needed that day. 

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 10 need a parent with them at all times. Youth ages 10-13 need chaperones as well and will be assigned to jobs with chaperones nearby. We have space for approximately 2-3 families to sign up, dependent on the size of the SBK families attending (please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason). 

    What to wear:

    Wear comfortable clothing for indoor work. 

    Parking information:

    Please reserve the parking lot for the families Kinship serves. There is plenty of free street parking along Clark and Weil streets. Please enter through the doors facing Weil Street when you arrive. 

    Additional information:

    A waiver form will need to be completed ahead of time for any minors participating. We will e-mail the waiver to participants in the week leading up to the project. 


    Thank you for lending a little hand! 

    Katie Mleziva 

    Founder | Board President


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  • COMING SOON: ERAS Network Spring Birthday Card Making

    • 04/22/2023
    • 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
    • Waukesha Public Library: 321 Wisconsin Avenue Waukesha, WI

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    Birthday Card Making for Eras Senior Network

    Overview:

    Please join us to decorate spring and summer birthday cards for Eras Senior Network. Birthday cards are used by Eras Senior Network to celebrate their clients, including seniors and disabled adults, making them feel special on their big day. 

    The Eras Senior Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and support seniors, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in leading meaningful lives. Seniors and adults with disabilities are supported by volunteers of all ages to help them maintain their independence. Eras helps individuals 55 and older stay engaged in their community through a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities.

    What to expect:

    We'll start with a brief explanation of Eras and how we're supporting their work, then we’ll get to work making cards. All card-making supplies will be provided. Bring your creativity and lend a hand making and decorating birthday cards! 

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    All ages are welcome. We expect to have capacity for approximately 10 families.

    Additional information:

    This project will be held in Program Room B, straight back from the library entrance.

    Unable to attend but want to put your birthday card making skills to use for a good cause? Please feel free to make your cards at home and send to Eras directly at 2607 N. Grandview Blvd #150, Waukesha, WI 53188


    Thank you for lending a little hand! 

    Katie Mleziva 

    Founder | Board President

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  • COMING SOON: Street Angels' "Lunches for Later"

    • 04/30/2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Wauwatosa Library - Firefly Room

    Project details coming soon! Registration typically opens 2 weeks prior to the project date. Please sign up for our email list to know when the project goes live. 

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  • COMING SOON: Making Mercy Mats for People Experiencing Homelessness

    • 05/17/2023
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • West Allis Library (7421 W National Ave, West Allis)
    • 7

    Project details coming soon! Registration typically opens 2 weeks prior to the project date. Please sign up for our email list to know when the project goes live. 

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