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Ready to Lend a Little Hand? 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sunbeam Kids! While membership benefits go beyond just in person projects, they are the cornerstone of our work -- we love getting families of all types together to build community, show the kids their collective impact, and give them confidence that they can make a difference by lending a little hand.  

NEW! Our all-volunteer leadership team has been hard at work planning and listing projects here further ahead to give you more notice to save the date. Then, registration typically opens 2-3 weeks prior to a project start date. Most projects are open to SBK Member families first as a benefit of your membership*, and then we open the registration to guests a few days later if space allows. 

*while we rely on the $40/family/year donation to keep the good work going, we never want that to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If your family would like to request a waiver, we are able to do that no questions asked for a handful of families per year based on a private donation earmarked for that purpose. If that's the reason you haven't joined, please ask! 

Upcoming projects

  • Snack Bags & Tie Blankets for The Ronald McDonald House

    • 02/15/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Pewaukee Public Library - 210 Main St, Pewaukee, WI 53072
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    Craft Kits for Ronald McDonald House

    Overview:

    Ronald McDonald House (RMDH) is located near Children's Hospital in Milwaukee and provides a place for families to stay while receiving treatment at Children's and other area hospitals. It has 84 private guest rooms plus kitchens and other common spaces that allow families to stay at little to no cost. 

    Join us on Saturday, February 15th from 10:00-11:00 am as we pack snack bags for the families staying at RMDH to enjoy while staying onsite or take along for appointments. We will also work on some tie blankets which will be donated to RMDH as well.  

    What to expect:

    We'll start with a brief overview of what RMDH is and then families will spend some time either decorating snack bags or working on the tie blankets (or both!). Around 10:30-10:45, we will pack the snack bags. Any remaining time will be used to finish up the tie blankets. 

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    This event is open to all ages and we have room for approximately 12 families. Members* will be able to register for the first week, and then we will open any remaining available spots to guests one week prior to the project.  

    What to bring:

    Your registration confirmation email will contain a Sign Up Genius to sign up to bring some items for the snack bags. Any size contribution is welcome. NOTE:  If you would like to participate but are unable to bring items please let us know via email (confidential) and we will buy supplies on your behalf. We just want to make sure we have enough supplies to pack.

    What to wear:

    Feel free to wear your SBK shirt if you have one and bring your lanyard to collect your ribbon if you're a member. 

    Additional information:

    This project will be held in the Community Room of the Pewaukee Public Library. Enter the main doors off the parking lot and the room will be immediately to your left.

    Project Leader: Amanda Barnhart

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can allow others to fill the spot. 

    Thanks for lending a little hand!

    Amanda Barnhart

    Board President

    *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask! 

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  • (Waitlist) Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

    • 02/18/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • *NEW LOCATION ALERT!* 4900 S Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 200, Cudahy WI 53110
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    Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

    Overview:

    Did you know... A third of families in Milwaukee struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. Although 68% of families with children in Milwaukee qualify for low-income status, no state or federal government assistance programs (like SNAP and WIC) supply these families with diapers. That is why Sunbeam Kids is thrilled to be partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission to spend time packing diaper, baby wipe, and period product orders in MDM's NEW warehouse on Tuesday, February 18th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm!

    What to expect:

    Join other SBK families at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission warehouse in Cudahy to pack diaper orders, wrap diapers for future orders, and restock diapers on shelves.

    MDM also has a program to provide period products to individuals in need. When you register, you will be asked if your family is comfortable packing these types of items if needed during our visit. We know families/kids are ready for these discussions at different ages so feel free to select "no" if you would prefer to not have your family pack these kits and we'll make sure to split into two groups as needed. 

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    All ages are welcome. We have space for approximately 4-5 families depending on the size of families that register - please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason. 

    What to wear & bring:

    No need to bring anything to this project, but kids should wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they are willing. Please dress appropriately as it can be chilly. Closed toe shoes are required since this project takes place in a warehouse. 

    Other:

    If you've participated in this project before, please note the new address. This will be our first project at Milwaukee Diaper Mission's new Cudahy location. 

    Project Leader: Rachl Sweet

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    This project is open to members* only at this time. We are happy to open any remaining spots to guests if space allows approximately one week prior to the project date. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot. 

    A big thanks to our Project Leader Rachl for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand! 

    Amanda Barnhart

    Board President

    *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask!

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  • COMING SOON: Craft Kit Assembly for The Ronald McDonald House

    • 02/23/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • New Berlin Public Library - 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151

    Craft Kits for Ronald McDonald House

    Overview:

    Ronald McDonald House (RMDH) is located near Children's Hospital in Milwaukee and provides a place for families to stay while receiving treatment at Children's and other area hospitals. It has 84 private guest rooms plus kitchens and other common spaces that allow families to stay at little to no cost. 

    Days spent at the hospital often feel long and activity kits are one way patients/siblings/caregivers can pass the time. As a group, we will assemble individual craft kits which will be delivered to RMDH. Join us on Sunday, February 23rd from 1:30-2:30 pm as we pack kits for the families staying at RMDH to enjoy. 

    What to expect:

    We'll start with a brief overview of what RMDH is and then will get to work packing the kits. We may have two different types of kits so the group may split into two teams depending on the number of families that sign up. There will be various jobs available such as counting out the beads for each kit, cutting string, etc. 

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    This event is open to all ages and we have room for approximately 10 families. Members* will be able to register for the first week, and then we will open any remaining available spots to guests one week prior to the project.  

    What to bring:

    Feel free to wear your SBK shirt if you have one and bring your lanyard to collect your ribbon if you're a member. 

    No need to bring any additional materials for this event- we'll have all the materials on site to complete the kits. 

    Additional information:

    This project will be held in the Heritage Room on the first floor of the New Berlin Public Library. 

    Project Leader: Amanda Barnhart

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can allow others to fill the spot. 

    Thanks for lending a little hand!

    Amanda Barnhart

    Board President

    *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask! 

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  • COMING SOON: Sorting & Rescuing Food at Just One More Ministry

    • 03/08/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • JOMM: 4180 N. Lydell Ave, Glendale, WI 53212

    Sorting & Rescuing Food at Just One More Ministry

    Overview:

    Just One More Ministry (JOMM) is a food rescue program that began back in 2008. The organization receives prepared foods, bakery, produce, and nonperishable donations from numerous businesses and redistributes it to over 90 Milwaukee area churches, food pantries, and homeless organizations.

    This project has been a favorite among SBK families and we are excited to be back again on Saturday, March 8th from 9:00 to 11:00 am! 

    What to expect:

    Our tasks may change based on their most immediate needs to get food out the door, but we expect to be assembling outreach bags of food.

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    Any age is welcome at this project. We have space for approximately 3-4 families to sign up, dependent on the size of the SBK families attending (please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason). 

    What to wear:

    This is an indoor warehouse so dress light if it's warm. Kids are welcome to wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they would like.

    Parking information:

    The JOMM facility is located in an industrial park with warehouses. From Capitol Drive, turn north onto 1st St., which becomes Lydell St. Use your phone's navigation as there is not good signage from the road.

    Project Leader: Vanessa Eisenmann

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    This project is currently open to members* but we will be happy to open it up to guests of space allows approximately one week prior to the project date. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot. 

    A big thanks to our Project Leader Vanessa for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand! 

    Amanda Barnhart

    Board President

    *While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask! 

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PO Box 1854
Brookfield, WI  53008

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