Charity Beneficiaries
Every year, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee choses a group of Douglas County area children’s charities as the beneficiaries of the funds we raise at a variety of fundraising events, all leading up to Parade Day. Once we have our beneficiaries selected, the work really begins. Charities are involved in every aspect of running our parade and the many charitable events we hold each year.
In 2025, we are very excited to be raising money for:
100 Good Women
100 Good Women is a volunteer-run organization that acts as support and backup for local services agencies to provide short-term needs in our community, providing necessary items like clothing, toys, bicycles and bedding.
ECM: Ecumenical Campus Ministries
The Lawrence chapter of ECM is working to expand their youth services by continuing to provide a multi-generational space that offers a reliable and safe source of food and companionship for the youth of our community year-round.
Theatre Lawrence
Theatre Lawrence partners with volunteers to provide children of all age groups with opportunities to engage as audience members, actors, and writers of productions in many youth programs throughout the year.
We have a complete list of the St. Pat's Beneficiaries since 1988!
From a past charity:
To say that we have already benefited from our experience with the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee would be an understatement. The committee and its “friends in the community” have shown Lawrence Youth Football and its family of friends what wonderful things that can happen when everyone works together for a common cause. The effort put forth by your group is an amazing thing to see and ultimately be a part of. We are forever grateful and thankful to be a benefactor of the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee."
—Bret
