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Students describe Sharejoys fundraiser's 75-year history and community impact
Summary
Student presenters described Sharejoys, a student-led fundraiser now in its 75th year, including activities, community business support and a reported cumulative impact of about $1.5 million and 300–385 children helped annually; students asked how freshmen could be more involved.
Student presenters outlined Sharejoys at the Nov. 12 meeting, describing it as a long-running, student-led holiday fundraiser that has evolved from toy drives to a program focused on buying clothing and other resources for district children. Speakers said the program began in 1949 and was reframed in 1965, and they listed typical activities (donation contests, raffles, concessions and student-run stations).
The students credited local businesses — for example, Donut Delight and Happy Joe’s — for donations of food and raffle items, and said Sharejoys has raised about $1.5 million since inception and helps roughly 300–385 children each year. Students also discussed ways to involve freshmen, noting National Honor Society membership limits participation to juniors and seniors but suggesting freshmen could staff stations or help publicize events.
Student clubs also reported recent community service totals: a student organization reported collecting about 19,000 pounds of food in a recent drive. Board members and staff encouraged student planning and said staff would explore additional freshman involvement in age-appropriate roles.
