Cedar Valley Jaycees

Happy Friday! Tomorrow is our annual Gift of Giving event where we take kids shopping to buy gifts for their families (and maybe surprise them at the end...)

Anyway - WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!! I want to invite more kids, but in order to do that, I need more helpers for each kid. I've got about 50 so far and about 50 kids so far - come help!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44ADA62EA6FB6-46306963-adult

We really do want to help more kids too, so if we keep getting volunteers, here's the link to sign up kids:
https://forms.gle/xcwAWHwxBgS66ipv6

https://forms.gle/1CWr5M4acHnqd1UX6

Sign your Elementary kiddos up!

Gift of Giving~ Dec. 2, 2023 UAW Hall Local 838, 2615 Washington Street, Waterloo, between 6:15 and 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Children to be picked up at UAW Local 838, Event ends promptly at 9:00 a.m.!

Cedar valley community; We need your help!!! This year the Cedar Valley Jaycees is doing something extra to help in the community!

Our first ever Gift of Giving Tree located at SingleSpeed Brewing Co.

How it works you may ask? Stop into Singlespeed for a bite to eat and a delicious beer and on your way out Grab a Gift of Giving Tag! Purchase the gift and bring it back to Singlespeed; wrapped or unwrapped by 12/20. All the gifts will be given to the Cedar Valley Elementary schools for families in need!

Huge thanks to our Proud Sponsors SingleSpeed Brewing Co. for making this possible! If you have any questions please feel free to message the page!

Happy Holidays and Please share!! 🎅🏼 🌲 🎁

**Help Us Make a Difference in Our Community - Donate to Support the 29th Annual Backpack Program**

Dear Potential Sponsors

We hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request to support the Cedar Valley Jaycees' 29th Annual Backpack Program, which aims to provide back-to-school supplies and backpacks to the children in the Waterloo, Iowa community. Our organization is driven by a small group of dedicated adults who are committed to giving back to the kids in our community.
*About Us**

The Cedar Valley Jaycees is a non-profit organization with a long-standing tradition of community service. For nearly three decades, we have been actively engaged in various initiatives to uplift the lives of children in the Waterloo area. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals by providing them with essential resources and opportunities to thrive academically and emotionally.
**The Backpack Program**

The Backpack Program has been a cornerstone of joint efforts for 29 years, and it has proven to be a crucial lifeline for many families in our community. Last year, thanks to the generous support of donors like you, we were able to achieve our goal of distributing 1,400 backpacks filled with school supplies. However, we are still facing a pressing need this year to increase the number of backpacks due to the astonishing amount of families who were not served last year.

The Back-to-School project was founded by Larry and Ruth Orth, who organized the event for 25 years up until 2019, and still enjoy helping with the project. After careful and calculated consideration, in 2019, the Cedar Valley Jaycees Board of Directors voted to take over leadership of the project and continue the work that its predecessors have started with the intention of continuing to grow the project and help as many area students as possible!

Over the years, the Back-to-School project has served 61,397 students, including those who served multiple years. The project provides all the items on school supply lists — pencils, glue sticks, notebooks and much more — for underprivileged elementary students in the Cedar Valley. The Backpack Program attempts to lessen some of that burden and provide the students with the supplies and confidence they need when entering the new school year.
**Why Your Support Matters**

While we are proud of our achievements, we still see many families in need of assistance. Our goal is to provide each child with high-quality supplies and backpacks, ensuring that they have the same opportunities as their peers. The lack of proper school supplies can have a detrimental impact on a child's self-esteem and academic performance. By contributing to our cause, you can help level the playing field for these young learners and give them the confidence they need to succeed.

**Our Other Initiatives**

In addition to the Backpack Program, we organize an annual event called "Gift of Giving" during the holiday season. This event teaches kids the importance of giving back to the community by taking 100 elementary students shopping for gifts to surprise their families. The children also enjoy a delicious breakfast and receive toys as a gesture of appreciation for their kindness.

Furthermore, we are dedicated to promoting literacy among children in our community. Through book donations and classroom reading sessions in Waterloo elementary schools, we strive to instill a love for learning and reading in young minds.

**How You Can Help**

Your contribution, no matter the size, can make a significant difference in the lives of these children. Here are a few ways you can help us achieve our goal:

**Monetary Donations**: Every dollar counts and will be put towards purchasing school supplies and backpacks for the children.

**Sponsor a Backpack**: You can directly sponsor one or more backpacks to ensure a child receives the supplies they need.

**Spread the Word**: Share our cause with friends, family, and colleagues who might be interested in supporting our efforts.
**How to Donate**

Donors can make their tax-deductible donation to:

“Cedar Valley Jaycees Charitable Fund”
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa:
3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls IA
Memo: Back to School Project

https://www.cfneia.org/giving/give-today?fund=655
**Thank You**

We sincerely appreciate your consideration in supporting our 29th Annual Backpack Program. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of these children, ensuring they have the tools they need to excel in their education and beyond. Your generosity will create a ripple effect of positive change throughout our community.

Thank you for being a part of our mission to make a difference in the lives of the children in the Waterloo, Iowa community.

Warmest Regards,

Abby Webb
President
Cedar Valley Jaycees

T-minus 2 weeks until the Waterloo Open!

Cedar Valleys own Abby Webb and Britney Calvillo were very busy Wednesday Delivering Books to Waterloo Elementary schools for Read Across America Day! We love our schools and our community!!

The Cedar Valley Jaycees have so many volunteer opportunities. It is a fantastic way to give back to your community. You make a positive impact on many kids lives by participating in events that provide books, Christmas presents, and school supplies. All of this is made possible by contributions made at events such as live to 9 and the Waterloo Open.
The Waterloo Golf Open and Live to 9 is right around the corner. 🌟

Ready to make a difference in a fun way for your community? Please consider joining us!!!! Please DM us today!

It’s a beautiful day to make a difference!!! We’re off to take the kids shopping!!!!! Santa by Starbeck is the best Santa in the Cedar Valley! 🎅🏼 🤶

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Gift of giving is coming up FAST! Sign your kids up for the Cedar Calley Jaycees Gift of Giving. We teach your kids the value that of giving to others! We provide breakfast, Santa will be there and a surprise for the kids at the end!

Gift of Giving~ Dec. 3 2022

Come see us at the and Live to 9 this week!

Waterloo Open Much of the Waterloo Open’s historic and continued success would not be possible without the generous contributions of the Molinaro family. 

Interested in joining us July 14-17 for the 89th ? ⛳️ Registration is now live!

Head over to Cedar Valley Jaycees' Waterloo Open for more information.

Great win for the Waterloo Black Hawks last night, and awesome time cheering them on with this group of Cedar Valley Jaycees!! 🥅 🏒

Gift of Giving 2021 was well worth the early morning alarm and snow covered drive. Thank you to Durham School Services and Blain's Farm & Fleet for waking up early with us to give these kids an amazing holiday experience!! 💕💕💕

Thank you Santa by Starbeck! All the kids, big and small, were filled with holiday cheer when they saw the guy in the red suit!

Thank you to our sponsors Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers for coming in with a hot breakfast to feed our shoppers! 😋

Gift of Giving is still on!

Taking volunteers for Saturday morning! Join us as we show children the true gift of the season, the Gift of Giving: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44ada62ea6fb6-adult

Cedar Valley Jaycees updated their information in their About section.

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Waterloo Open this weekend and we could use some more volunteers! Did you know, it’s the oldest and largest golf tournament in the state of Iowa! Tell a friend to sign up too- great chance to see some amazing golfers!!!

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/4090c44ada62ea6fb6-waterloo

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Waterloo Open 2019

We are not short on volunteer opportunities this month!

Sign-up today to help with the Cedar Valley Jaycees' Waterloo Open. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised allows us to host important community events like Read Across America, Cedar Valley Back to School Project, and Gift of Giving.

Note, you do not need golf knowledge or to be a JCI Member to help out. All are welcome!

signupgenius.com The Waterloo Open is Iowa's oldest and largest professional golf tournament, facilitated by JCI Cedar Valley (formerly known as the Jaycees).  Volunteer assistance is essential for the event's success. When volunteering, you will check-in with our volunteer coordinator to find out what specific tas...

SERVING THE STUDENTS OF THE CEDAR VALLEY

Have you heard, JCI Cedar Valley has agreed to take over the Cedar Valley Back to School Project?!

We will be collecting, organizing, and distributing supplies for 1,000 elementary students in August. So, as you can imagine, that means we need a lot of volunteers.

Help us spread the word AND sign-up today to positively impact youth across the Cedar Valley. In particular, we need people to work registration shifts next week.

cvbacktoschool.com

Let's hear it for the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa!

This morning, they approved a $7,500 grant to help us purchase new school supplies for 1,000 youth through the Cedar Valley Back to School Project. We are proud to partner with such an outstanding organization.

Cedar Valley Jaycees

2019 Bob Molinaro Scholarship Recipients Announced

Congratulations to our 2019 Bob Molinaro Memorial Scholarship recipients: Sam Potter and Julia Brenda!

Learn more at:
https://cedarvalleyjaycees.org/news/f/2019-bob-molinaro-scholarship-recipients-announced

cedarvalleyjaycees.org The Cedar Valley chapter of the Jaycees (Junior Chamber International) has announced Sam Potter and Julia Brenda as the recipients of the 2019 Bob Molinaro Memorial Scholarship.

Cedar Valley Jaycees's cover photo

We have a new look for our Live to 9 Concert Series!

New year, new look! What do you think of our new logo for Live to 9?

Jaycees Become New Organizers of Back to School Project

Exiting News! The Cedar Valley Jaycees will be the new organizers of the Back to School Project!

Special thanks to the Waterloo Schools Foundation and Waterloo Warehousing & Service Company for their support on this project!

Learn more at:
https://cedarvalleyjaycees.org/news/f/jaycees-become-new-organizers-of-back-to-school-project

cedarvalleyjaycees.org The Back to School project has been running for the past 25 years under the direction of Larry and Ruth Orth, who retired last summer.

Read Across America 2019

We still have open spots for Read Across America. It's a fun way to get involved and it's only 30 minutes of your day. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094cacaf2ca5fd0-read

signupgenius.com Thank you so much for your interest in participating in Read Across America!  Please sign up for your preferred time, grade and/or school.  Feel free to sign up for multiple time frames and have fun!  Please remember to check-in at the school office when you arrive to get your books for the class...

Thank you to all our members that helped our chapter earn the award for Top Economic Development Program at the JCI Iowa All-State Conference this weekend! We could not be more proud to give back to the Cedar Valley economy!

A couple of our board members are cheering on the Waterloo Black Hawks tonight!