Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund

Christmas Tree Fund Logo




During the holiday season, our thoughts turn to the many, many blessings we enjoy as a community and to the charities who work tirelessly to give hope and encouragement to those less fortunate. For many years, the Olathe Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund has supported those charities that help us meet the most critical needs in our community.

In 2007, we announced a new Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund Board, comprised of community leaders and friends dedicated to Olathe children and families. Their commitment increased awareness of the Fund and more than tripled the amount of support we received from the community from the year before!

On behalf of our Board, I urge you to consider supporting the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund. Your donation will help us touch the lives of countless Olathe children, giving them hope for a brighter tomorrow. And, it's important to know that 100 percent of the Fund proceeds stay right here in our community!

This year's Fund recipients include:

  • Catholic Charities
  • Children's Shoe Fund
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)
  • Cypress Recovery, Inc.
  • Kansas Foster & Adoptive Children
  • KVC Behavioral HealthCare
  • Salvation Army
  • TLC for Children and Families, Inc.
  • SAFEHOME
  • Olathe Special Olympics

Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund donations will be collected from October 1 through December 31 this year and will be distributed to beneficiaries early next year. Our goal for 2008 is to raise $50,000, and I know that with your support, that goal is within reach!

Checks should be made payable to the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund and sent to the City of Olathe, Office of the Mayor, P. O. Box 768, Olathe, KS 66051-0768. Donors also have the option of making contributions on line using a credit or debit card. Donations are tax-deductible, and all donors will receive an acknowledgement of their contribution.

Thank you for being part of our great community and for helping us make a real and lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors!

Michael E. Copeland
Olathe Mayor

On-line donations are made with a credit/debit card through PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account to donate). PayPal levies a transaction fee of 2.9% + 30 cents, which will be automatically deducted from your on-line donation.

Corporate Sponsorship Levels

Platinum - $5,000
Gold - $2,500
Silver - $1,000
Bronze - $500
Partner - $250

Board Members

Michael E. Copeland
Honorary Chairman
Mayor, City of Olathe

Ruth Nelson
Chairman
Olathe Noon Optimist Club
(913) 780-8181

Mark Bersted
ALDI

Frank Carter
Systems Material
Handling Company

Sandy Feeney
Feeney's Hallmark Shop

Beth Felski
Olathe Chamber
of Commerce

Jean Garten
Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation

Jim Hutchinson
United Office Products, Inc.

Ron Jackson
MidAmerica Nazarene
University

Cliff Joyner
Farmers Insurance Group

Mike Knop
Federated Mutual Insurance Co.

Laurie Minard
GARMIN

Harlan Parker
Harlan C. Parker Insurance Agency

Denise Phillippi
Peoples Bank

Dan Simon
The Olathe News

Jim Smith
Olathe District Schools