Rosewood Miracle Workers Aktion Club’s “Coloring Book and Crayon Drive” is now a decade strong. During that span, Aktion Club members have donated thousands of coloring books and crayons to area children in need. They hope to continue their successful drive this year, once again, with the help of the community.

Rosewood Aktion Club is conducting its drive from now through Nov. 30. Upon completion of the drive, club members will distribute the donated items to Saint Francis Community Services, Great Bend, and Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. If enough items are collected, Rosewood Aktion Club will also donate to other community charities. The goal is to deliver the items to the local organizations during the Christmas season.

“It’s amazing to consider that we’ve conducted this drive for a decade,” said Rosewood Aktion Club sponsor Frankie Pelster. “Some of our Aktion Club members have been a part of every drive that we’ve had. It’s just as important today for them as it was the first year, knowing that what they do directly benefits children in our community.” 

People can drop off coloring book and crayon donations, along with monetary donations for the purchase of coloring books and crayons, to two locations in downtown Great Bend: Rosewood Furniture Gallery, 1607 Main, and Rosewood Bargain Barn, 1215 Main.

For the sixth consecutive year, Rosewood Aktion Club is in a friendly competition with Rosewood Services employees to see which group can raise the most items. Rosewood Aktion Club receives the help of community donated items counting toward its numbers. Rosewood Day Services has won most times, but Aktion Club has proven victorious the past two years.

“The competition is fun, but the most important thing is that we bring a lot of coloring books and crayons to the children in need,” explained Pelster. “This community drive is always a labor of love for our members. They’ve brought thousands of smiles to children’s faces over the past decade and they are looking forward to continuing that tradition.”

For questions about Rosewood Aktion Club’s Coloring Book and Crayon Drive, contact Pelster at 620-792-2536; employmentspecialist@RosewoodServices.com.