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• Warriors for Wesley Benefit (Two shifts available!)

  • When
    09/07/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Fox River Church: S46W24130 Lawnsdale Road Waukesha WI 53189

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  Warriors for Wesley Benefit

  Overview:

  Together, let's celebrate the miraculous AVM journey Wesley Ulrich has come through. Ten year old Wesley experienced a life threatening brain bleed back in May while up north with him family. He was airlifted to the hospital in Madison where he underwent emergency brain surgery followed by a second brain surgery several weeks later.  Wesley will continue fighting with intense therapy schedules to overcome challenges with speech, mobility, memory and strength! #warriorsforwesley

  Join us on Sunday, September 7th as we provide additional support for this community event. Please note there are two different time slots available - you'll be asked to select a shift while registering (feel free to register twice if your family would like to volunteer for both shifts).

  What to expect:

  This public, family-friendly event will be fun for all ages—including the Hits for Wesley: Home Run Derby—all in honor of Wesley and his inspiring journey of healing.

  **More info to come on the Home Run Derby for all of you baseball fans young and old**

  Every dollar raised goes directly toward Wesley’s ongoing recovery: his therapies, his strength, and his fight.

  Sunbeam Kids will lend a little hand running games, booths, setting up, helping with the raffle, etc. To ensure everything runs smoothly, each family will be responsible for overseeing a specific area of the benefit (for example: the dunk tank, merchandise table, bounce house, set up, etc.). We'll make sure all activities are covered and make the event a success. 

  Your family is welcome to come early or stay after your shift to participate in the activities!

  Capacity & Age Recommendations:

  We have open capacity for this event, and registration will be open to both members and guests right away. All ages are welcome!
  

  What to bring:

  You don't need to bring anything - any needed supplies will be provided.

  What to wear:

  Sunbeam shirts or red shirts if possible (Red is Wesley's favorite color!).

  Location/Parking info:

  Event will take place at Fox River Church: S46W24130 Lawnsdale Road Waukesha WI 53189. Follow the signs when you arrive!

  Additional information:

  There are two time slots available for this project- you're welcome to register for either or both (just register twice, once for each shift, in that case). Shift one will be 12:00-2:00 pm and shift two will be 1:30-4:00 pm.

  Additionally, families should use the Sign Up Genius located HERE to select the area they would like to volunteer at the event. These sign ups are open only through SBK members/guests at this time, but they will be opened to all other volunteers later this week. 

  Project Leader: Melissa Bushman

  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

  This project is open to members* and guests. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up but they are counting on our hands, so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can work to fill your spot. 

  Thank you to our Project Leader Melissa Bushman for leading this project, and thank YOU for lending a little hand! 

  Amanda Barnhart

  Board President

  *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Fall Decoration Making for Kathy's House

  • When
    09/07/2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Wauwatosa Library - Firefly Room: 7635 W. North Ave, Wauwatosa 53213

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  Fall Decoration Making for Kathy's House

  Overview:

  Kathy’s House is a hospital guest house committed to providing affordable lodging and caring support in a “home away from home” environment for families who need to travel to Milwaukee for medical care.  There are 38 guest rooms for patients and families of patients to have a place to stay while receiving medical treatment in the greater Milwaukee area.

  Join Sunbeam Kids on Sunday, September 7 from 1:30-2:30 pm at the Wauwatosa Library to make fall themed decorations for Kathy's House. 

  What to expect:

  One way to make Kathy’s House feel homier is to have homemade decorations for the doors of all guest rooms. In this project, we will meet at the Wauwatosa Library to make fall decorations for the doors.

  Capacity & Age Recommendations:

  All ages are welcome and we have open capacity for this project.

  What to bring:

  No need to bring any supplies- just some creativity! Kids can wear their Sunbeam Kids shirts and bring their name tag lanyards to collect a ribbon.

  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

  This project is currently open to members* but we will be happy to open it up to guests if space allows after the first week of registration. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot and make arrangements to have any lunch packing supplies you signed up for covered. 

  A big thanks to our Board member Kristen Donlevy for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand! 

  Amanda Barnhart

  Board President

  *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask! 

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• Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden

  • When
    09/16/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189

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  Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden

  Overview:
  

  We're heading back to Green Power Garden on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30-6:30 pm to help in the garden. 
  

  Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program that donates all of their produce to area organizations to get fresh food in the hands of people who need it. One of their main recipients is HOPE Center. 

  What to expect:

  For this project, you will get your hands dirty weeding, harvesting, and tending a large community garden!
  

  Volunteers will help with any garden care that is ready to be done- we'll be flexible with whatever help is needed that evening. No gardening experience is necessary. The people that run GPG love to teach kids about gardening!
  

  Capacity & Age Recommendations:

  All ages are welcome at this project, and we are able to bring as many families out to the garden that day as want to join us! Guests are welcome to join us at this project.

  What to bring:

  Volunteers should bring their own gardening gloves if they have some (GPG has plenty to borrow if not) and water bottles. You may also want to bring bug spray and sunscreen since we'll be outdoors for the entire project.
  

  What to wear:

  Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty in the garden. Kids can wear their Sunbeam Kids shirts if they want!

  Additional information:

  The garden is located behind a personal residence. Volunteers can park in the driveway (there is space toward the back of the driveway and next to the pole barn), and the project leader will be on the lookout for everyone at the project start time. 

  Project Leader: Melissa Bushman
  

  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

  We're happy to welcome guests to the project. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot. 

  A big thanks to SBK Board Member Melissa Bushman for leading this project and thank YOU for lending a little hand! 

  Amanda Barnhart

  Board President

  *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask! 

  
  

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• COMING SOON - Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission & Diaper Collection

  • When
    09/17/2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    *NEW LOCATION ALERT!* 4900 S Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 200, Cudahy WI 53110

  Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

  Overview:

  Did you know... A third of 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 spend time packing diaper and baby wipe orders in the warehouse on Wednesday, September 17th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This trip will be especially timely as September 15-21st is National Diaper Need Awareness Week!

  What to expect:

  Join other SBK families at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission warehouse in Cudahy to pack diaper orders, wrap diapers for future orders, and restock diapers on shelves.

  Capacity & Age Recommendations:

  All ages are welcome. We have space for approximately 4 families depending on the size of families that register - please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason. 

  What to wear & bring:

  No need to bring anything to this project, but kids are welcome to wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they are willing. Closed toe shoes are required since this project takes place in a warehouse. 

  If you register for this in-person component of the project, please drop off any items you wish to donate in advance so they can be inventoried prior to our arrival at MDM- please note donations are optional and not required/expected for participation. Drop off locations will be included in the registration confirmation email. 
  

  Not able to attend but still want to participate?

  Register to drop off any of the needed items at one of our leadership team's porches. We have porch drop off locations located throughout SE WI! Drop off locations will be in Brookfield, Franklin, Pewaukee, Waukesha, and Wauwatosa- exact addresses will be provided upon registration. Requested items are as follows: disposable baby diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, and period products (pads, tampons, and liners - all period products must be individually wrapped). They need all sizes and styles of diapers but most critical items are larger diapers (size 4-6), baby wipes, pull-ups, and tampons. Have an open package diapers that your little one has outgrown? Bring that too!  Any clean/unused diapers are welcome - no need to have them in the original packaging. This collection runs Sunday, September 7 until Sunday, September 14th. Registration required in case we need to update you on anything - please use "drop off" registration type. All are welcome, please share! 

  Project Leader: Rachl Sweet

  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

  This onsite project is open to members* only at this time. We are happy to open any remaining spots to guests if space allows approximately one week prior to the project date. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot. 

  A big thanks to our Project Leader Rachl for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand! 

  Amanda Barnhart

  Board President

  *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask!

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• COMING SOON - Packing Hygiene Kits for Hanan Refugees Relief Group

  • When
    09/27/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Waukesha Public Library - 321 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186

  Packing Hygiene Kits for

  Hanan Refugees Relief Group

  Overview:
  

  Hanan Refugees Relief Group (Hanan RRG) is a Milwaukee-based nonprofit established in 2016 to provide long and short-term support services to the refugee population. Focus is on building trust by respecting and honoring the client's home culture and providing tools to succeed in their host community. Hanan RRG offers a wide variety of programs including resettlement services, ESL classes, mentoring programs, employment services, on-site food pantry, community events, and much more. 

  One of the services Hanan RRG provides is providing hygiene kits to refugees with some basic self-care items. We will gather on Saturday, September 27 from 10 am - 11:30 am to pack these kits together. 

  What to expect:
  

  We'll start with a brief explanation of Hanan Refugees Relief Group and how we're supporting their work, then we’ll get to work on the hygiene kits. The first portion of our project will be spent writing positive notes and drawings to include in the bags, and then we'll pack them assembly line style with the remainder of our time. Let's see how many kits we can make together! 

  Capacity & Age Recommendations:

  All ages are welcome and we have space for about 12 families at this project. Members* will be able to register for the first week, and then we will open any remaining available spots to guests one week prior to the project.  

  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. 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 to note what supplies and quantity you’ll be bringing. 

  Unable to attend?

  If you are unable to attend in person but would still like to contribute some hygiene kit supplies, we will have a bin drop off location in Waukesha though 9/26. Please register with the ticket type “We will drop off hygiene kit supplies!”. The drop off address is included in the confirmation e-mail. Use the Sign Up Genius link above and include “bin drop off” in the notes. Please note that anyone attending the project in person is welcome to bring their supplies along that day. 

  Project Leader: Umbareen Jamil

  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

  Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can allow others to fill the spot. 

  Thanks for lending a little hand!

  Amanda Barnhart

  Board President

  *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask! 

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