Cheer Box Program

For those that have lost a loved one, the holidays can be especially difficult. Cheer Boxes are a holiday box of family-friendly gifts that go out to all families that have felt the pain of losing a loved one; during the holiday season, we want to remind them that they have our support and care. EveryStep Grief & Loss Services hopes to provide Cheer Boxes to hundreds of families each holiday season.

Cheer Box Wrapping Event

Week of November 18th in Urbandale (help with moving, set-up, assembly, or wrapping!)
If you are interested in volunteering for the Cheer Box event, please follow the sign-up genius link below to see the dates/times available to sign up for.

Wrapping Opportunity Sign-Up

Cheer Box Delivery

Pick Up – November 21st or 22; Deliver within 2 weeks - (pick up will be in Urbandale)
If you are interested in delivering Cheer Boxes, please follow the link below to see the different locations available to sign up for.

Delivery Sign-Up

Nominate A Family to Receive a Cheer Box

Do you know of a family or individual who has lost a loved one this year? Nominations are accepted year-around and are completely anonymous.  Nominate them today to receive a surprise Cheer Box from EveryStep! Simply click the link below and fill out the form.

We are currently accepting nominations on a wait list for 2024.  Anyone unable to receive a Cheer Box in 2024 will be added to the top of the list for 2025.

2024 Nomination Form

Wrap and Deliver Gifts

A lot of love and hard work goes into our holiday cheer boxes, and that’s why we need your help! Volunteers can help wrap gifts, assist with the inventory process, and deliver boxes to families. No skills necessary and we’ll provide all the materials and instructions. This project begins in mid-November and ends in early December. You can volunteer as an individual or work with our team to organize a volunteer event with your business, church, or community group. To get more information about volunteering, contact Amanda Fagen at afagen@everystep.org.

Help Provide Cheer Box Gifts

We collect gifts for Cheer Boxes year-round. You can view a list of gifts we are looking for below. We invite you to shop at stores in person or check out our Wish List on Amazon and help us stock up on needed items. If you or your company would like to provide financial support or host a donation drive, contact Amanda Fagen at afagen@everystep.org.

Amazon Wish List

Questions

Please call 515-223-4847 or email griefandloss@everystep.org.  

Sponsorship Information