November Happenings at The Giving Tree!

   
Working Hands 2017 Event  
   
Join us Saturday November 11th at the Wissahickon Middle School from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our 8th Annual Working Hands Project.  
 
The day will be filled with hands-on projects  
and activities that support our mission of
 
 
teaching children about giving back and
community service.  Register below. 
There is a $5 fee per participant.  
   
 
Register Here!
 
Coat Drive for Kids
   
Donations of children's coats will be collected at Working Hands on November 11th.  All sizes are appreciated.  Donations will go to the Mitzvah Circle Foundation, benefiting kids in crisis.    
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World Kindness Day
November 13th    
Let your compassion shine through!  This day dedicated to acts of kindness was started in 1998 and has since spread to 28 countries!  It doesn't have to be elaborate and grandiose actions.  Just a little gesture of kindness goes a long way!  Hold the door, give a compliment, reach out to an elderly neighbor, leave a note for someone that says 'I think you are awesome'.  Share your acts of kindness with us for our next newsletter!   Have fun!  Kindness does feel good!  
 
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Update: First Responders  
Letter Writing Campaign   
200 cards & letters poured in from all over for  
our First Responder Letter Writing Campaign!  
Heartfelt messages of appreciation and gratitude
came from scouting groups, classrooms and  
groups of kids from neighborhoods near and far (even from students in Michigan!).     #hurricaneharvey  #hurricaneirma #thankyoufirstresponders  
 

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How will you give back?  What will you do on Giving Tuesday?   
 
Among all of the spending launching into the holiday season, it is important to also focus on the giving.  This year consider a special project for the homeless, the elderly or kids in need.  Talk to your kids.  Find out who they want to help.  What your focus will be.  Then contact us to find the perfect project for your family.
   
 
    
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Did You Get Your Tickets?!  
Don't Miss Out! 
 
Raffle tickets are just $5 for 1... and $20 for 5!   
This is your chance to win great gift cards to various area restaurants.  Winners names will be drawn at the event on November 11th.   

 
       
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MLK Day Challenge
Are you ready for the MLK Day 2018 Challenge??  Last year various schools, groups and individuals rallied and created close to 3,500 sock rolls for the homeless!  Can we beat that number this year???  You bet we can!  We are looking for groups both big and small.  Join the challenge! 
 
Corporate Sponsor  CorporateSponsors
Thank you to our corporate sponsor US Bank for their continued support!  Click here  to check out other supporters of The Giving Tree!

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