The Shawnee County Christmas Bureau is an annual tradition that allows everyone in our community to make the holiday season brighter for our Shawnee County neighbors in need. United Way of Kaw Valley and other community partners connect thousands of individuals and families to a holiday meal and gifts by matching them with agencies or community “adopters.”
Scroll to the tabs below to see holiday help programs in other counties.
2025 Christmas Bureau application forms and information will be available in early October.
2025 Intake/Application Dates
At least one member of the household must apply in person during one of these opportunities.
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Wednesday, October 29, 10 am to 7 pm
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Monday, November 3, 10 am to 7 pm
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Thursday, November 6, 10 am to 7 pm
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Saturday, November 8, 10 am to 2 pm. This is the final day of intake. No applications can be accepted after 2 pm on November 8.
These Douglas County opportunities are not operated by United Way of Kaw Valley. Please visit the links for complete information.
Ballard Center Holiday Bureau
Applications closed November 8th, 2024.
https://www.ballardcenter.org/holiday-bureau-adopt-a-family/
Douglas County Salvation Army
Douglas County Angel Tree
Providing gifts for children 17 and under. Applications closed November 15, 2024.
1202 E 23rd St., Lawrence, KS
https://www.facebook.com/SalArmyLawrence
Eudora Lions Club Angel Tree
30-50 Eudora families, gifts for kids 18 and under and holiday meal items.
2024 application closed November 15.
More information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EudoraLionsClub/
Jackson County runs a separate Christmas Bureau program with a different application and process.
The Jackson County application deadline is Friday, November 14, 2025.
Please visit https://www.fbcholton.com/jcmachristmas/ for complete information.
The Christmas Bureau will be held Friday, December 12 and donations are greatly appreciated.
- Gifts for ages birth through high school senior
- Items for the essential bags (see link above for details)
- Non-perishable food items
- Monetary Donation
The essential bag items and food may be delivered to First Baptist Church (404 Juniper Drive).
If you have any questions, please please contact Gayle Moudlen office@fbcholton.com or 785-364-3423.