The Joy of Sharing
This year, Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County celebrates 60 years of
Community giving. We will be publishing a commemorative book, “The Joy of Sharing”
this fall. In this book we share our history, some heartwarming stories, and our
supporters share their favorite Christmas recipes!
Please consider supporting the mission of Christmas Clearing Council through a
business or personal advertisement in our 60-year anniversary commemorative book.
We hope you will be excited to include a business or personal message to make
our “Joy of Sharing” book a wonderful success.
Download order form here.
Mission of Christmas Clearing Council
The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County promotes and coordinates giving
to families in need during the Christmas season. We provide a clearinghouse that matches
these families with area groups, families, businesses, etc. who wish to help people less
fortunate on a person-to-person basis.
The Christmas giving program includes sponsorship, a Toy Shop and gift certificates
mailed directly to older children, (ages 12-18), who were not matched with a sponsor.
Each eligible child receives the value of about $60 in gifts. All of this is accomplished
with the help of hundreds of volunteers, three part-time staff members and many generous
donors throughout the county. In 2008 we coordinated giving to more than 4500 children
in 1900 families in Waukesha County.
History
In 1949, radio station WAUX began the Empty Stocking Club, an organization that collected
money, clothes and toys for distribution through the City Welfare Office to needy families
during the Christmas season. By 1955, with more than 81 families receiving help, the Waukesha
Service Club and Jaycettes, working with the Health and Welfare Section of Waukesha County
Council of Social Agencies, managed this program. Within a few years, it was operated as an
independent organization, now called Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County.
There are many ways YOU can get involved:
Sponsor a family
Volunteer
Donate money
Donate new toys
Get others involved