Christmas Bureau couple: volunteering together is part of the fun

Published on December 2, 2025

Lenny and Joe Kostelecky have been volunteering at the Christmas Bureau together for the past 12 years, making the event an important part of their holiday celebration.

The Christmas Bureau, now in its 79th year, is a joint effort by Catholic Charities, Volunteers of America and The Spokesman-Review to provide a grocery store voucher to families in need, along with a book and a toy for each child.

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