Joplin: Comfort for Kids Kit

"Comfort for Kids" Care Kits for Children in the Joplin Area

The Council of Churches is collecting NEW donations for Care Kits that will be distributed to children in the Joplin area to assist in dealing with the stress of the recent tornado disaster. Additional basic coping tips will also be included. In just 2 days, nearly 5,000 of the Care Kits have already been requested by Jasper County Children's Division, Joplin area Childcare Providers & other Joplin area children's service agencies-with many more requests expected.  Our goal is 10,000 Care Kits & we need your help!  ITEMS NEEDED (printable flyer) Lotion (travel size) Bubbles (small) Play-Doh Crayons Stickers (scratch 'n' sniff preferred) Journals, Notebooks or Sketch pads  Pens Rubber balls or Stress balls Stuffed animals (small) Fruit snacks (individually packaged)  DONATION DROP OFF Council of Churches (627 N. Glenstone) Any Springfield-Greene County Library Old Missouri Bank (3570 S. National OR 1535 W. Sunshine) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We need help sorting donations & assembling the Care Kits June 6th: 8am-11am & 2pm-5pm (3 hour shifts) June 7th & 8th: 9am-5pm (2 hour shifts) *Council of Churches staff will deliver the Care Kits June 9-10th to Jasper County Children's Division, Joplin area Childcare Providers & other Joplin children's service agencies.   *To Volunteer or donate Money ($10 per Care Kit): Call 417-862-3586 or visit www.ccozarks.org