Sunbeam Kids upcoming events

Fashion Friends at Robyn's Nest (07/13/2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Sorting Clothes for Foster Children at Robyn's Nest

Overview:

Robyn's Nest is a program of Children's Hospital (CHW) that supplies new and gently used clothing, hygiene products, infant items, toys, books and other household goods free to the families within the foster care system as well as those identified to have unmet needs through CHW.

On Monday, July 13th from 4:30-5:30 pm SBK families will be lending a little hand at Robyn's Nest to sort donations for foster families.

What to expect:

Families will gather at Robyn's Nest to lend a hand by sorting items so kids & foster families can easily shop (at no cost!) for the supplies they need.

Capacity & Age Recommendations:

All ages are welcome at this project, but please note there are no restrooms readily available on site. We expect to have room for approximately 4-5 families. Initial registration will be for members only, but we are happy to open registration to guests if we have additional space one week prior to the project date.

What to bring:

The most needed items at Robyn's Nest right now are gently used boys' shorts in sizes 2T, 3T, 4 &5. Toiletry items (Toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, shampoo & conditioner and baby wipes) are always needed as well. You're welcome to bring any of these along if you wish, but no donations are expected/required for participation.

What to wear:

Kids can wear their Sunbeam Kids shirts/lanyards if they want.

Additional information:

A volunteer application is required to be completed and printed for each family attending. All registrants will receive the waiver links within the project registration confirmation email. Please bring the completed application with you to the project.

Project Leader: Emily Tigert

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

This project is open to members* only, but we will be happy to open it up to guests if space allows after the first week of registrations. 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 Project Leader Emily 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!

COMING SOON - Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden (07/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden

Overview:

We're heading back to Green Power Garden on Tuesday, July 21st 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 planting, weeding, picking ripe produce, 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

COMING SOON - Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission (07/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission & Diaper Collection

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, July 22 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

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.

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

COMING SOON - Street Angels' "Lunches for Later" (07/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

"Lunches for Later" Bag Lunch Packing

Overview:

Street Angels is a mobile outreach organization that provides assistance to those experiencing homelessness in Milwaukee. Three days a week, the two outreach buses serve dinner to 100-240 individuals. A bagged "lunch for later" is also provided to each person. On Thursday, July 23rd from 4:00-5:00 pm, Sunbeam Kids families will get together to make sandwiches and pack bag lunches as a group.

What to expect:

During this project, Sunbeam Kids will be decorating brown paper bags for the lunches, making sandwiches, and packing approximately 100 bag lunches which will be distributed to individuals experiencing homelessness during the Street Angels' outreach that evening.

*Please note that we will be using peanut butter to make the sandwiches at this project if your family has an allergy concern.*

Capacity & Age Recommendations:

All ages are welcome at this project, and we are able to include approximately 4 to 5 families from Sunbeam Kids.

Location:

We will be meeting in the Community Room at the Brookfield Public Library.

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 others. 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 the full amount of lunches needed.

Please use the Sign Up Genius Link HERE to indicate which items you plan to bring by Tuesday, July 21st.

Unable to attend?

If you are unable to attend in person but would still like to contribute some lunch packing supplies, we will have a bin drop off location in Elm Grove though Thursday 7/23 at noon. Please register with the ticket type “We will drop off lunch packing 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 lunch packing supplies along that day.

Project Leader: Nhu Arn

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

This project is currently open to members* but we will be happy to open it up to guests if space allows. 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 Project Leader Nhu for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand!

Amanda Barnhart

Board President

COMING SOON - At Home Project: School Supplies Drive for Shechem at Hope Street (07/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

At Home Project: School supplies drive for Shechem at Hope Street

Overview:

Hope Street describes itself as "The Greenhouse for People on 26th and Capitol" that provides housing and community to empower broken men, women, and children. Shechem is a community center next door to Hope Street with a gymnasium, café, classrooms, event space, and a resource room that has a thriving after-school program for middle and high schoolers.

SBK will be collecting school supplies for middle and high schoolers. Let's make sure all the kids that spend time at the community center are ready for the new school year!

Drop off details:

We have porch drop off options at various locations across SE WI. Specific addresses of all drop off locations will be e-mailed upon registration. You can drop off at any of the designated locations between Saturday, July 25 - Wednesday, August 5th. Any size donation is very much appreciated!

Needed items:

Shechem's wish list is as follows, with higher priority items listed first:

writing utensils (pens, pencils, highlighters)
folders
notebooks
pencil pouches
coloring items (colored pencils, crayons, markers)
loose leaf paper
binders
basic calculators
erasers
sticky notes
basic headphones
whiteout
water bottles

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To participate, please register with the link above- guests are welcome to participate as well. We will e-mail you a list of drop off addresses with your registration confirmation, and you can drop off any of the above items between 7/25 and 8/5.

Have a youth leader that wants to make a bigger impact? Kids can reach out to their sports teams, clubs, local groups, etc. to coordinate a snack drive within their group and deliver to one of SBK's drop off points by 8/5.

Project Leader: Vanessa Eisenmann

THANK YOU for lending a little hand and helping SBK provide school supplies to Shechem!

COMING SOON - Miracle League Baseball (Ages 10+ player partners; all ages to cheer) (07/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Let's Play Ball with Miracle League Baseball

Overview:

The Miracle League through the YMCA allows people of all ABILITIES play organized baseball. Players with diverse-ABILITIES dress in uniforms, make plays in the field, and round the bases, just like their peers in standard baseball leagues.

This is a great chance for our SBK kids who love sports to play with some new team members, however, no sports experience, equipment, or knowledge of baseball is necessary. Players will have a range of abilities and volunteers age 10+ are paired with a player to assist during the game as "player partners". In the past, we even had the chance to dress up as the mascot, Homer! It's all about making it a great experience for the players and their families.

This project has been a favorite among SBK families, and we are excited to be headed back on Wednesday, July 27th from 5:45 to 7:00 pm!

What to expect:

One of the most important elements of a Miracle League game is the player partner program. Each player is paired with a friend to assist them on and off the field during a two-inning game.

Check out this brief video from TMJ4 to see what you can expect.

Capacity & Age Recommendations:

Player partners must be age 10+ years per the YMCA, but all ages are welcome to come cheer! We have committed to bringing 16 player partners (kids or adults) and can bring as many fans for the cheering section as want to join in the fun.

What to wear:

Dress in clothes comfortable to play ball if you plan to be a buddy for this event- you will also receive a volunteer t-shirt. You can bring a baseball glove if you want, but this is not required.

Location information:

If you've been to this event in the past, please note that there is a new location this year (MSOE Raiders Stadium, 2200 W Bender Road, Glendale, WI 53209).

Details regarding specific meeting location will be provided in the days leading up to the event.

Project leader: Vanessa Eisenmann

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 fill your spot.

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

Amanda Barnhart

Board President

COMING SOON - Service Project at Shechem at Hope Street (08/09/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Service Project at Schechem @ Hope Street

Overview:

SBK will attend a live reading and discussion of "Well Moments for Kids," written by Hope Street CEO, Ashley Thomas, with a small service project to follow.

What to expect:

Our event will begin with a live reading and discussion of "Well Moments for Kids," written by Hope Street CEO, Ashley Thomas. After the book reading, SBK families will participate in a small service project.

Capacity & age recommendations:

All ages are welcome to participate in this project and we expect to have room for 12 families.

What to bring:

No need to bring anything. Kids are welcome to wear their SBK t-shirts if they would like.

Project Leader: Vanessa Eisenmann

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

This project is currently open to members* but we will be happy to open it up to guests if there is available space 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 Vanessa Eisenmann for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand!

Amanda Barnhart

Board President

COMING SOON - Serving Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul (Ages 8+) (08/11/2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Serving Dinner at St. Vincent DePaul (Ages 8+)

Overview:

St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Meal Program has provided hot and nutritious meals to children and adults in the Milwaukee community for the past 40 years. They operate two meal site locations in downtown Milwaukee where individuals can eat for free six nights a week.

Join us on Tuesday, August 11 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm to prepare and serve a meal to those visiting SVDP's Harambee meal site. We expect to wrap up around 6:30 pm.

What to expect:

We will begin by preparing the meal and getting ready for the guests to arrive. We will then serve dinner when guests arrive, followed by a quick clean up. Generally you can expect to be done with your volunteer duties by 6:30 p.m.

From SVDP: Each night we are open we do "Circle" all together in the dining room, this generally happens about 5:10 p.m. please try and attend that circle. You will be assigned your dinner duties there, meet all of the staff as well as your fellow volunteers & you will be given the opportunity to pray with our guests before the meal starts.

Capacity & age recommendations:

Ages 8+ are welcome to participate in this project. We have room for about 3 SBK families depending on the size of families that register (please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason).

What to bring:

No need to bring anything. Kids are welcome to wear their SBK t-shirts if they would like, otherwise just wear comfortable clothes for working in the kitchen and serving food.

SVDP dress code requires all volunteers to have their legs, feet and under arms covered. If you would rather not wear a hair net, please feel free to wear a ball cap or beanie that keeps your hair tucked into place. They also will require you wear an apron and will furnish you with a plastic disposable apron, if you would rather bring your own, that is wonderful.

Project Leader: Marlee Jansen

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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

Amanda Barnhart

Board President

COMING SOON - Serving Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul (Ages 8+) (10/13/2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Serving Dinner at St. Vincent DePaul (Ages 8+)

Overview:

Join us on Tuesday, October 13th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm to prepare and serve a meal to those visiting SVDP's Harambee meal site. We expect to wrap up around 6:30 pm.

What to expect:

Capacity & age recommendations:

What to bring:

No need to bring anything. Kids are welcome to wear their SBK t-shirts if they would like, otherwise just wear comfortable clothes for working in the kitchen and serving food.

Project Leader: Marlee Jansen

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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

Amanda Barnhart

Board President

COMING SOON - Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission (10/21/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission & Diaper Collection

Overview:

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:

Project Leader: Rachl Sweet

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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

Amanda Barnhart

Board President

COMING SOON - Serving Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul (Ages 8+) (12/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Serving Dinner at St. Vincent DePaul (Ages 8+)

Overview:

Join us on Tuesday, December 8th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm to prepare and serve a meal to those visiting SVDP's Harambee meal site. We expect to wrap up around 6:30 pm.

What to expect:

Capacity & age recommendations:

What to bring:

No need to bring anything. Kids are welcome to wear their SBK t-shirts if they would like, otherwise just wear comfortable clothes for working in the kitchen and serving food.

Project Leader: Marlee Jansen

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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

Amanda Barnhart

Board President