Sunbeam Kids upcoming events

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

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. Since 2020, MDM has given away over 4.6 million diapers and 2 million disposable period products! 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, October 21 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. Occasionally a group may also pack period product orders.

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

*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!

Serving Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul (Ages 8+) (10/22/2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 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 Thursday, October 22nd 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 2 to 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.

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 Marlee Jansen for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand!

Amanda Barnhart

Board President

COMING SOON - Making Mercy Mats for People Experiencing Homelessness (11/11/2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Making Mercy Mats for People Experiencing Homelessness

Overview:

On Wednesday, November 11th join Sunbeam Kids from 4:00-5:30 pm to assist the Mercy Mats volunteers at their regular weekly project preparing materials for sleeping mats for local people experiencing homelessness...made out of plastic bags that may have otherwise ended up in the landfill!

Volunteers from Mercy Mats of West Allis will help new volunteers learn how to do this work, and then they will later distribute the completed mats to a homeless shelter they work with in Milwaukee. Making one mat is quite labor intensive and takes multiple weeks, but what a difference a mat makes to the person who will receive it!

What to expect:

There is a job for everyone, including sorting bags, flattening bags, making plarn (you guessed it...plastic yard made from the plastic bags!). If you crochet and want to learn to assembling a full mat at home, please find Donna to request information.

Capacity & age recommendations:

We have space for 5 SBK families to join, and all ages are welcome (although project itself is generally best for age 3 or older)!

What to bring:

Feel free to bring along any single use plastic bags you have at home (optional).

What to wear:

No special requirements, but kids can wear their Sunbeam Kids 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 of 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.

A big thanks to our project leader Vanessa 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:

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.

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