JOI Media presents

JOI to the World

The focus of the JOI to the World campaign is to spread happiness and hope to individuals currently facing difficult circumstances in their lives. With the amount of support that we have received from our mentors, family members and friends, we would like to reciprocate by helping those in need in our community during the holiday season.

Objective

The objective is to fill as many gift filled boxes as possible for individuals currently facing difficult situations. Specifically, this campaign is centered on providing basic necessities and gifts to a number of local shelters that aid homelessness and family abuse. These shelters include:

Awo Taan Healing Lodge
Brenda Strafford Center
Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
Inn from the Cold
Kerby Centre
Mary Dover House
Sheriff King Home
Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary

How to Fill Your Good Will Box

You can pick boxes up at JOI Media (1305, 210 15th Ave S.E.) and large quantities (over 10 boxes) can be delivered to you.

Step 1

Create your "JOI to the World" campaign box by folding the cardboard provided along the appropriate seams.

Step 2

Determine whether your gift will be for a male or a female, and select an age category. Clearly mark the correct age category you have selected on the label on the lid of the box: Child 2-4, Child 5-9, Youth 10-14, Adult, or Senior.

Step 3

Please use the guidelines below to ensure the box is filled with a well-balanced variety of quality items that will bring JOI to the recipient. Try and put yourself in that person’s shoes and think what they would enjoy this holiday season. Here are some ideas as to what you can fill inside the boxes:

Toys: Small cars, balls, dolls, action figures, stuffed animals, toy jewelry, etc
Baby Items: (For guests that have small children and infants we suggest items for baby care): Sleepers, age-appropriate diapers, baby wipes, diaper cream, pacifiers, baby wash and lotion, formula, Q-tips, bottles, socks and slippers, teething ring, disposable diapers.
School Supplies: Pens, pencils and sharpener, pencil cases, binders, crayons or pencil crayons, writing pads or paper, art kits and supplies, art pencils & sketch pads, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, backpacks, geometry sets, calculators, erasers, one or two inch binders, rulers, highlighters, etc.
Hygiene Items: Chapstick, toothbrush, dental floss, tooth paste, mild bar soap, body wash, comb, washcloth, tampons, sanitary napkins, moisturizer, shampoo, nail clippers, deodorant, new undergarments for men, women, and children, shaving cream, razors, lotion, band-aids, cologne, perfume, etc.
Other: Warm gloves, hats, scarves, toques, candy, transit tickets, phone cards, new clothing (t-shirts, socks, ball caps, hoodies, pants, etc), hair clips, watches, water bottles, thermal mugs (tea bags, hot chocolate packages, cup of soup packages), pocket warmer's, flash lights, PJ's, small fleece blankets, purse size calendars, alarm clocks, books, journals, hair accessories, make-up, purses, wallets, etc.
Passes/Certificates: Restaurant vouchers (McDonald’s, Tim Horton's, etc), swimming pool passes, zoo passes, movie passes, grocery store vouchers, clothing stores, department stores (Wal-Mart), etc.

Please do not include used items, breakable items, or items that can scare or harm a child.

Step 4

Drop your box off at one of the following locations before December 15, 2009 or arrange pick-up for larger quantities.

JOI Media: 1305, 210 15th Ave SE
Ottica Fisaly: 103, 1039-17 Ave SW
Race Trac Gas: 1936, 30 Ave NE
Watch Out: 628, 17 Ave SW

Thank you for your continued support during the holiday season.

For more information visit www.joimedia.com or call us directly at (403) 457-8008