Distribution of food and toys will take place on December 17, 2011 at the Northeast Arkansas District Fairgrounds (2731 E. Highland Drive). In 2010 we executed a split-distribution strategy for Friday evening for families and individuals participating in Goodfellows only. This Friday evening distribution will take place this year as well. If chosen for a Friday distribution you can still come on Saturday if you cannot make it for Friday, however, the wait will be longer.

Families accepted into the program will receive a letter in the mail prior to the distribution telling them when to arrive. They must bring the letter and a photo ID to the Fairgrounds in order to receive their food and/or toys.

Please send any questions to us via the Contact page or by leaving a message in the General Mailbox at (870) 931-5252.

To register your group for the 2011 Christmas Parade, click the image on the right side of any JonesboroJaycees.org page.

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You can help by donating and sharing this information with your friends and family on Facebook and by e-mail.

Come one, come all to the Jonesboro Easter Egg Hunt. We’ll be there with 20,000 eggs for all the little boys and girls. Children will be separated by age group to avoid the little kids getting hurt by the big kids and there will be SPECIAL eggs with prize tickets inside! It’s from 10am-12pm at Southside Softball Complex on April 16 so come by and see us!

Today we give thanks for the food on our table and for the friends and family that surround us. Keep those spending their Thanksgiving away from their friends and family serving their country in your thoughts and prayers.

A great many of us lead blessed lives; a great many of us do not. Remember today those who are less fortunate. In this economically uncertain time, people and companies are giving less and less to charities. Agencies and organizations that help the underprivileged are stuggling to continue the same level of assistance that they have traditionally provided.

The Jaycee Creed states that, “Service to humanity is the best work of life.” Service can mean a lot of things. It can mean donating money or in-kind donations but it can also mean donating your time. Often, an hour or two of your time can have as much impact as if you had donated twenty or thirty dollars and in many cases, a greater impact. Today we lead incredibly busy lives. Between work and sometimes school, family and children’s activities, it can be difficult to find an hour of free time to just sit and relax in your week, and that is what makes donating your time so much more valuable.

As we enter the Christmas season, I encourage you to reach into your pockets or your day planners and do something good. Through the dedication of the people of Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas, we can make our community a better place to live and help our neighbors when they need a hand.

I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with your family and friends. Don’t eat too much!

In Jaycee Spirit,

Jeff Taylor
62nd President

For just $5, you can get your child a “Letter from Santa” and benefit the American Cancer Society of Craighead County at the same time! Everyone has had their lives affected by cancer in some way and for just $5 you can help find a cure for cancer!

The deadline is December 12 so get the form today!

This year, in addition to taking part in the Relay for Life event itself, we’ll also have a booth at the NEA Flea Market hosted by KFIN. We’ll be selling items donated by members and the public with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

The NEA Fair Market will be on Saturday, May 30th at the NEA District Fairgrounds (map).

This year alone, Jaycees across America have raised more than $90,000. Let’s see what we can do about increasing that amount!

If you would like to donate to the Relay for Life, please visit our team page and click the Donate button. You can also use that page to purchase a Luminaria in honor of or in memory of a loved one who has overcome cancer, is still battling cancer, or has lost their battle with cancer. If you would prefer, you can download the Luminaria Order Form and mail it in along with your payment.