6th Annual Johnston Alternative Gift Market Will Be Here Before You Know It!!
St Paul is pleased to be sponsoring the Sixth Annual Johnston Alternative Gift Market on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 10:00 to 2:00. Each year we anticipate over 125 "shoppers" who will experience the joy of honoring those who have enough by giving to those who have too little. Last year we raised $15,054 for worthy causes!! The breakdown is: $10,528 for local mission organizations, $3,403 for Alternative Gifts International, and the rest for St. Paul Youth Mission Trip (Kitchen donations) and Many Hands 4 Haiti craft sales! Our best year ever! You can find many pictures from the day here. Our 2018 participants included: Animal Rescue League of Iowa Central Iowa Shelter and Services ChildServe Count the Kicks CROSS Outreach Genesis Youth Foundation Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Hope Ministries HopeStream Cancer Care Johnston Partnership Many Hands for Haiti Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines Rotary Club of Johnston Self-Help International Veterans in Agriculture We are no longer accepting groups to be part of the AGM, but if you have other questions, please contact Ian or Karli Mays here 
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CAN'T MAKE IT DECEMBER 7? Can't make it on the day of the event, but still want to get some alternative gifts? Visit our dedicated Johnston Alternative Gift Market web page where, starting on the day of the market, you will be able to make online purchases and download your gift inserts! |
Coverage of the 2017 AGM!
Preview of the 2017 AGM with
Sue Van Essen & Arla Darling! A good explanation from Sue Van Essen on ABC5!
Following the event in 2016 we 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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