JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF TANEY COUNTY MISSOURI INC

Programs

1. Tender Critters Project: This project provides new stuffed animals for children who are brought to the emergency room and/or admitted to Cox Hospital in Branson. At times this project will provide stuffed animals to Police, Sheriff, Fire, Emergency Responders, and/or any other organization in Taney County that needs to provide comfort for kids in a stressful situation. This wagon full of critters is located at the Taney County Health Department where children receiving vaccinations can choose one to hold and then keep after the experience of receiving a shot. Serves approx. 1000 children.

   $2,616 spentof which $500 as grants
   9% of program spending

2. Santa's Gift House: The holiday season started early at the fiSanta's Gift House hosted by the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County (JATC). Santa's Gift House provided approximately 325 Taney County children with an opportunity to experience the joy of giving gifts during the holidays. They "shopped" with the help of JATC elves and selected up to four items. Children were charged 50 cents per item at the December 14 event, a nominal charge for the huge variety of gifts. The December 18 event was held at Bradleyville Elementary School where there was no charge for the kids to shop

   $4,665 spentof which $1,000 as grants
   16% of program spending

3. School Supplies: This project provided supplemental school supplies and sanitizing supplies to elementary schools in February, 2025 for distribution to students on an as-needed basis. This year supplies were delivered to Bradleyville, Hollister, Kirbyville, Mark Twain, and Taneyville. Teachers at these schools also received $50 gift cards to purchase supplies for their individual classrooms. Teachers purchased supplemental items for class supplies, prizes for student rewards, math manipulatives, items for Valentine's parties, etc Serves 5 schools and 100 teachers.

   $6,900 spentof which $6,500 as grants
   24% of program spending

4. The CELEBRATE READING Project's Primary Goal is to get a variety of books into the hands of young children and to get parents more involved in their child's reading adventure. Junior Auxiliary members distribute collections of books monthly for children to read at different locations in Taney County. One of our goals is to continue "Read Alouds" at White River Apartments, Sycamore Springs, Plato's Cave, and the Penleigh. Serves approx. 150 children.

   $2,365 spentof which $1,500 as grants
   8% of program spending

5. Christmas Assistance Project:JATC provided gifts to 96 children, ages 3 months to 5 years. All children attend OACAC's Head Start, Early Head Start, or Home-Based programs. It was a Merry Christmas, 2024 when each child received a gift bag containing a hooded coat, an outfit, a pair of gloves, a book, and a toy. Sponsors for Christmas Assistance for 2024 were Ozark Family Vision Centre who held a toy drive for us, and a $1000 donation from a local business. We're working on Christmas Assistance for 2025 and have received a grant from Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake.

   $3,031 spentof which $1,000 as grants
   10% of program spending

6. Scholarship Program : Joan Anderson Scholarship: Joan Anderson, Life Member of Junior Auxiliary of Taney County, passed away on May 12, 2022 after a brief illness. Joan was passionate about JA and enjoyed being part of a group of women dedicated to helping the children of Taney County. Joan was an active volunteer for JATC and contributed many hours of volunteer work to the organization. Among other things, Joan held the offices of Treasurer, Vice President, and President for the organization. The family asked for donations to be made to Junior Auxiliary of Taney County, and JATC has chosen to dedicate that money to a $500 Joan Anderson Memorial Scholarship which is being matched by the family of Joan Anderson for a total of $1000. The 2024-2025 school year will be the second year for this scholarship, and it will be dedicated to students who plan on pursuing a career in Business, IT, or Accounting. Scholarship: This project provides a $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from one of the four county high schools (Branson, Bradleyville, Forsyth, and Hollister). Scholarships are awarded on the availability of funding and on the basis of demonstrated initiative and commitment to…

   $9,000 spentof which $500 as grants
   31% of program spending

7. KINDNESS EFFECT CARDS: This project began in October, 2020, when we delivered cards full of creative, tender, humorous, and heartfelt messages to 7 Taney County Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities. Christmas , 2023, we delivered over 500 cards

   $218 spentof which $100 as grants
   1% of program spending

8. Halloween Grape Stomp: JATC provided a "fun" Halloween course where kids could play Pumpkin Mini Golf, at the Grape Stomp Festival in Hollister, MO. Kids also enjoyed having their picture taken inside the truck and pumpkin. Serves approx. 50 children.

   $247 spent
   1% of program spending

9. Elevate Branson: This project is in partnership with Branson Schools. The school district provides one teacher for every 10 kids. The After School program meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 and provides a snack and three 30 minute rotations-game room, sensory room, and art. The program focuses on homework completion, group play, sensory needs, art, using kind words and keeping hands and feet to self. Our JA volunteers assist a teacher or another volunteer in one of the rooms. Extra hands are always needed. The Summer Program provides breakfast and lunch for the kids who will rotate six- 30 minute sessions. Rotations will include: Gym, Phonics, Art, Science/Writing, Daily Living/Math, and Sensory Room. This program is held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the summer from 8:45 am- 12:45 pm. JA volunteers will assist teachers and other volunteers with a subject of interest. Serves approx 20 children.

   $123 spent
   0% of program spending

The 9 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $29,165.