"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things."
– Mother Teresa
Our community Partners
Refuge Church
Where it all began! Refuge Church planted the seed for the Christmas Store more than 17 years ago and has proudly supported the mission and the families of the store ever since. Not only does Refuge support Serve St. Charles through their financial contributions and administrative tasks, it supports the organization and all its events through the heart of their membership. They fill tables at our trivia nights, boxes of toys in their lobby, and the volunteer roster on store day. We are thankful to call them partners and friends.
first capital lions
The Lions have become family to Serve St. Charles. Their tireless dedication to the families of St. Charles is unmatched and their tireless work for The Christmas Store is unparalleled. They regularly donate finances, innumerable volunteer hours, and provide a lobby full of FREE Christmas Store Day “extras” like wrapping supplies, new and gently used coats, school supplies, hygiene bags, cleaning supplies and household staples, stuffed animals and stocking stuffers galore! ROAR!
St. Charles City School District
Serve St. Charles works hand in hand with Care to Learn and more than 20 counselors and social workers in the St. Charles City School District to identify kids and families in need for the Christmas Store! We appreciate our counselor team so much and could not manage the referral process without them!
St. Charles City Police Department
St. Charles City PD stands alongside Serve St. Charles, serving our community and our team by providing safety and oversite for our events including Christmas in July and the Christmas Store. Thank you for keeping us safe and for your ongoing support!
ridgecrest baptist church
Ridgecrest Baptist Church has been home to The Christmas Store for more than a decade! Their spacious lobby, gym and kitchen facilities house the BIG EVENT, serving as a warm, welcome home to the families participating in the store. Their generous hospitality allows Serve to upend their facilities for the week leading up to store day. They also provide van transportation to families without access to the store! We are thankful for their leadership team and appreciate their partnership!
ray day
Honoring the legacy of Ray Hefti, Ray Day provides athletic shoes to students in need! RayDay is a reminder that we all have something to share, and that the light of generosity shines in all directions: On those who give. On those who receive. And on those who are inspired by seeing the difference a simple kindness can make! Ray Day locks arms with Serve St. Charles to distribute NEW SHOES to families on store day! It is the cherry on top of a beautiful store day experience!
Orchard Farm School District
Serve St. Charles works hand in hand with the counselors and social workers in the Orchard Farm school district to identify kids and families in need for the Christmas Store! We appreciate our counselor team so much and could not manage the referral process without them!
Duchesne High School
Duchesne High School is the gymnasium home of Christmas in July, Serve’s primary fundraising project! We are so grateful for the administrative and custodial team who make Christmas in July a success!
St. Cletus school
The administration, teachers, and students of St. Cletus serve selflessly throughout the Christmas Store season. Students are encouraged to shop for Wishlist items, create Giving Tree ornaments; teachers and administrators host toy and wrapping supply drives benefiting the Christmas Store. We love involving children and educators in the work of Serve St. Charles!
OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
AND… thank you to the numerous small businesses, families and individuals who contribute to our special events and store year after year! There is NO amount too small to make a difference!