From the moment she opened her doors in 2019, Scoobie owner Sarah Jabbour dreamt of her small business making a big impact in her community. With the generous spirit of Prairie Village shoppers supporting her vision each year, she is entering her sixth holiday season fulfilling Christmas wish lists for the Rose Brooks Center.
“I’m so blessed to have the shop in an area surrounded by wonderful families that truly care about community and supporting local. I wanted to return the favor and support those in our community who need our help the most.”
Rose Brooks is a safety center for those caught in the cycle of domestic abuse. Each year, they serve over 14,000 individuals and pets around the Kansas City Metro by providing shelter, education, community programs and much more. Jabbour learned about the mission of Rose Brooks in high school, and it broke her heart. That experience motivated her to provide a glimmer of light to these women and children each Christmas.
“The most wonderful time of year is, unfortunately, not always the case for everyone,” Jabbour said. “These mothers and children are facing extreme obstacles and darkness when it is supposed to be a happy and joyful time of year. Those blessed enough to be able to help brighten their spirits by donating in any way is what the holiday season is all about.”
Rose Brooks creates a holiday wish list every year based on the needs of those they are currently serving. They collect brand new, unwrapped personal and household items at their holiday store on Ward Parkway. Some of the common, needed items include undergarments, shoes, over-the-counter medicines, and socks. Jabbour makes it simple for her shoppers by posting the complete list on the shop’s Instagram. She also hosts a donation drive at Scoobie twice a year and offers 20% off an item of choice with every donation.
“My heart is always beaming when I go to drop off items that have been donated. So many of our customers are moms, and I know they care and feel the same way about mothers and children in need of help. I can donate more using the store as a platform than what I could donate single-handedly. It’s an amazing feeling, and it’s what community is all about.”
If you want to make a difference and partner with Rose Brooks this holiday season, participate in donation week at Scoobie this December 6-10. View the complete wish list online at rosebrooks.org/event/holidaystore/