YEAR-END UPDATE: Dec 4th Gift Drive & Downtown Clean-Up Report

Greetings, Community Members! 

The November Update Main Street Saint Joseph brings lots of fun things to report and a new VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! We will take a break from our monthly update in December, but look forward to resuming blog updates in January 2022! Read on for more information about November and December happenings...

REPORT: DOWNTOWN CLEAN-UP NOV 20th

The Downtown Cleanup event was a great success and brought together volunteers from--in alphabetical order--the Downtown Association, Ecumenical Eco-Justice (EEJ), and Main Street Saint Joseph!

Nearly 20 volunteers spent time in the park, gazebo area, concession stand, and along the route for upcoming holiday carriage rides removing trash and dog waste, weeding, collecting leaf debris, and planting many new trees to replace the dead ones that were recently removed. 

Special thanks to every individual and organization that dedicated their time and love to make sure downtown public spaces are ready for holiday activities and visitors this weekend... and throughout December!

Volunteers with Ecumenical Eco-Justice (EEJ) ensure a newly planted tree is straight and stable.


Volunteers with Main Street Saint Joseph and Downtown Association pose with leaf debris they collected around the gazebo.

Volunteers with the Downtown Association prepare a hole for a new tree to be planted.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Downtown Holiday Gift Drive, Saturday, Dec 4th, 2021

With so many fun activities happening Downtown this holiday season, Main Street Saint Joseph decided to join in the merriment with a Downtown Gift Drive that supports the AFL-CIO Adopt-A-Family Program!

Main Street Saint Joseph is seeking "Gift Attendants," for 1-hour shifts at the Downtown Concession Stand on Saturday, December 4th from 10am-8pm. This volunteer role is a great opportunity to support Main Street Saint Joseph, the AFL-CIO! Complete event details can be found on the Facebook event page.

Here's some more info on what volunteers can expect:

• VOLUNTEER TIME COMMITMENT: Volunteers are asked to sign up for a 1-hour shift but may sign up for multiple hour-long shifts if desired!
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Stand or sit in the temperature controlled concession stand and direct gift donations to the gift bins provided by AFL-CIO. There will be no physical labor involved. 
• IDEAL VOLUNTEER: Friendly and welcoming demeanor is desired! An adult must be present at all times, but volunteers may be individuals, friends, or families looking for a way to get involved downtown and spread some holiday cheer! The concession stand is temperature-controlled, handicap accessible, and has bathrooms on site, making it a great volunteer opportunity for just about anyone. Seating will be provided, as well as information materials and signage. Festive attire encouraged but not required.
• SIGN-UP: To volunteer for a 1-hr Gift Attendant shift, click here: https://volunteersignup.org/CFHCE

If you are able to contribute one hour to this cause, we would be incredibly grateful! Thank you for your consideration.

HOLIDAYS DOWNTOWN - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27th, DEC 4th, DEC 11th, DEC 18th

Main Street Saint Joseph encourages you to enjoy the sites and sounds of the season DOWNTOWN! This weekend kicks off Holidays Downtown with a lighting ceremony, deals with your favorite downtown merchants and restaurants, carriage rides, hot cocoa and more! For complete information and schedule visit https://downtownstjoemo.com/events/holidays-downtown/.

DECEMBER AND BEYOND...

We will take a break from our monthly update in December, but look forward to resuming blog updates in January 2022! In the meantime, watch our Facebook page for intermittent updates, and as always, reach out with any questions you may have about Main Street Saint Joseph.

If you would like to direct someone you know to get on our email list, you can send them to our Volunteer & Interest Form, which will get them on the monthly update list. 

Until next year, have a wonderful, safe, and joyous holiday season with the ones you love, and thank you for your continued support of Main Street Saint Joseph.  

We are going to do more amazing things together in 2022!

Warmest Regards,

Dana Massin, President

dana.m.massin@gmail.com