Make a Donation
Did you know that the federal government does not fully fund Head Start programs? Without the support of individuals and organizations in the community, our doors would close.
Extra learning opportunities help low income children get ready for school.
A charitable donation can help to provide early learning opportunities to our enrolled children and their families.
According to the United Community Services Johnson County, Kansas Children & Youth and Young Adults Trends that Impact Educational Achievement Report, people with low income are growing faster than the overall population, especially in the suburbs. Johnson County saw a 64% increase in people living at 100% of poverty from 2008-2009.
The current federal poverty level can be found here.
Financial support from you provides the extra learning opportunities to which children from low-income families normally lack access.
Your involvement impacts families who are our neighbors.
Head Start of Shawnee Mission relies heavily on contributions from individuals and volunteer support. The federal government requires a community match for its grants to our programs. Federal funds have been flat for the last several years, while the cost of living, transportation, and fuel continue to increase.
To meet the needs of our existing families and to add others to the program who are currently waiting and in need of our services, we reach out to you. Your partnership and support are so very important.
No contribution is too small or too large. We invite you to join us as we work to continue to bridge the gap in meeting the needs of an increasing number of poverty-level families in Johnson County. The charitable donation that you give today aids in our mission to empower children and families to success. To get started, send us a commitment email at info@smks-headstart.org and provide the following information.
Make a donation:
Donations can also be mailed to:
Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Inc.
8155 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66204
Attention: Development Coordinator
All donations will be acknowledged by mail with a written receipt.
Other Donation Ideas
Holiday adopt-a-family sponsor
During the holiday season, participate in our Adopt-A-Family Program and help make the holidays brighter for a Johnson County family in need! Contribute purchases made from a family’s wish list. Click here for the Adopt a Family Referral Form. Please email the completed form to this address.
Food donor
If you are short on free time but would still like to be involved, consider helping out as an occasional food donor for evening family programs and meetings. Contribute a gift card from a pizza restaurant or grocery store, a meal item or healthy snack. Your support goes a long way in assisting us as we work to meet family and program needs at parent trainings and agency events. (We offer small group parent trainings at the end of a day so parents can come right after they finish work. Providing a light meal helps stretch their very limited food budget.)
Wish list collections
Sponsor a drive for much needed agency items, such as a food drive for breakfast and snack items, a book drive, a collection for classroom art supplies, toothpaste/toothbrushes, diapers and baby wipes, or paper goods. Please check with us on what else is on our wish list this year and for more info on specific items needed!
For more information, contact Head Start of Shawnee Mission, 913-649-9714.
