Third Annual Johnston Alternative Gift Market: November 19, 2016!!
St Paul is pleased to sponsor the Third Annual Johnston Alternative Gift Market on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10:00 to 2:00. Last year about 200 "shoppers" experienced the joy of honoring those who have enough by giving to those who have too little. Together we raised $11,428 for worthy causes!! Of this, $6,311 was shared between over a dozen worthy local organizations and $5,117 went to over 22 worthy international projects coordinated by Alternative Gifts International, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization based in Wichita, KS. You can find many pictures from the day here. This year we have over a dozen different local organizations enlisted to offer alternative gifts: Animal Rescue League of Iowa Art for El Salvador ChildServe Cross Ministries Central Iowa Shelter & Services Don Justo Coffee with Dignity Freedom for Youth Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Hope Ministries Johnston Partnership Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines Rotary Club of Johnston As with last year, our youth will be offering pastries, hot beverages, and several delicious hot soups for lunch! Check Out our Facebook Page for the latest updates!!! CAN'T MAKE IT NOVEMBER 19? Can't make it on the day of the event, but still want to get some alternative gifts? Stay tuned for our new webpage with an online giving option that will go live the day after the event! |
Check out Sue Van Essen, our market registrar, on ABC5!
Following the event we also got significant airtime on WHO, Channel 13!
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One of over a dozen tables from local organizations!
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"Shoppers" can enjoy a delicious bowl of homemade soup.
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"Shoppers" check out in one easy location...and we take charge cards!
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