City of Olathe, Kansas

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.

Our Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund Board, comprised of dedicated community leaders and friends, invites you to support the charities who serve Olathe children and families.  In these difficult economic times, your caring donation will make a significant impact!  Your contribution 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!  

Our 2009 Fund beneficiaries:

  • Catholic Charities
  • Children's Shoe Fund
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)
  • Cypress Recovery, Inc.
  • Health Partnership Clinic of Johnson County
  • Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network
  • Kansas Foster & Adoptive Children
  • KVC Behavioral HealthCare
  • Olathe Special Olympics
  • SAFEHOME
  • Salvation Army
  • Sunflower House
  • TLC for Children and Families, Inc.

For more information about our beneficiaries, please see our Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund brochure.  You can also contact the Mayor's Office at 971-8500, or e-mail us at mctf@olatheks.org.  Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund donations will be collected through December 31 this year and will be distributed to beneficiaries early in 2010.  While the 2009 campaign goal is $50,000, the need in our community is greater than ever.  With your support, we can reach and even exceed that goal, knowing that every penny donated to the Fund will help those organizations who serve our children!

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
Co-Chairman
Olathe Noon Optimist Club

Matt Vaupell
Co-Chairman
RED Brokerage, LLC

Mark Bersted
ALDI

Frank Carter
Systems Material
Handling Company

Scott Case
First National Bank of Olathe

Sandy Feeney
Feeney's Hallmark Shop

Jean Garten
Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation

Jim Hutchinson
United Office Products, Inc.

Ron Jackson
MidAmerica Nazarene
University

Cliff Joyner
Farmers Insurance Group

Dana Ketterling
Olathe Chamber
of Commerce

Mike Knop
Olathe Noon Optimist Club

Laurie Minard
GARMIN

Harlan Parker
Harlan C. Parker Insurance Agency

Denise Phillippi
Peoples Bank