Celebrate the Joy of Holidays

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Dear Grain Valley Businesses and Friends, 

Most of you are aware of the annual tradition of the GV Santa Bus. This year will set another milestone 30 years of this cherished tradition. For those that aren’t aware this is a tradition that started a couple years before I took it over in 1996. We drive up and down every street in Grain Valley giving out toys and candy to all the kids plus taking their picture with Santa at no cost to them. When I first started doing this we did the entire town in one day. We’re now doing four 10 – 12-hour Saturdays and four 9 – 10-hour Sundays.   

Since this event started local businesses and myself have funded this event. We are asking all businesses in Grain Valley and Friends of the Santa Bus for their assistance in defraying our costs. Normally we incur cost between $3,000 to $4,000 a year. Unfortunately last year because of some unexpected costs and inflation we were short funds and I made up the shortage in excess of $1500. While I want to do everything I can to keep this tradition going I can’t keep on incurring this type of shortages on my own. I’m asking for additional funding from the community either from new donors or the current donors increasing their amount. All donations can be made tax deductible as an advertising expense because all donors are recognize on our web page <GVSanta.com> as donors.  Checks can be made payable to GV Santa and mailed to GV Santa 611 SW Cross Creek Dr. GV Mo. 64029. Or if you would like me to stop by and pick up any donation, please call me at 816-309-4167. No donation is to big or to small everything adds up and helps us to continue.  Please visit our websites or follow us on FB GV Santa Bus to find out more about us. This year I have also added Venmo to make it easier for those that would like to donate Venmo @GVSanta96. Age is starting to catch me but I'm trying to keep this going as long as I can, any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Platinum Sponsors -  $1,000 and above

Gold Sponsors – $500 and $999

Silver Sponsors – $250 to $499

Bronze Sponsors up to $249

We need the continued support of those that donated in the past and new donors that want to help continue this wonderful tradition.  Thank you in advance for your support.

Wishing you all the best for the 2025 Holiday Season 

Chuck Johnston

aka  GV Santa

This is a privately run event made possible by the businesses and generosity of those that contribute, with no connection to the City of Grain Valley. Please check our sponsor list and keep those businesses in mind when in need of the type of services they provide.