February Happenings at The Giving Tree!

    
 
Looking Back... Looking Ahead 
We are overwhelmed with joy at the amount of giving & kindness our Giving Tree kids have spread in 2017!

 
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Save the Date!  
Helping Hands 2018
 
Our next public giving event is set for  
Saturday March 17th!  Mark your calendars 
for Helping Hands 2018.  The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will be held 
at the Wissahickon Middle School. 
Watch for more details.
 
  
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  Some things to Celebrate in February...


National Canned Food Month  
 
Yes... that really is a thing.  This is good time to think of frequent guests of local food pantries.  Food Pantries tend to get flooded with food donations between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but by February... the shelves tend to get a little sparse.  Pick up some canned foods today and make a delivery as a family.

National Shut-In
        Visitation Day
Visiting someone who is shut-in and not able to get out and about can make such a positive impact on that persons life.   
February 11th is National Shut-In Visitation day.  It's the perfect time to take the the kids to visit with an elderly friend, family member or neighbor.  Or perhaps visit an area nursing home.   Members of our Ambassador's Club will be visiting Ft. Washington Estates this month to spend some time with the residents.

National Dog Biscuit Day 
February 23rd is National Dog Biscuit Day!    
Bake a batch of yummy biscuits for some  
four-legged friends.  Deliver them to a local  
animal shelter or rescue.  Or... sell the biscuits  
and donate the money to your favorite animal charity. 
 
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Can We Have Your Vote? 
 
The Giving Tree has been nominated for the Montco Happening List 2018 in the Charity Category.  We would appreciate your vote.  And please feel free to share the link with friends!

 
 
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Sock Roll Challenge Update 
 
Our MLK Sock Roll Challenge exceeded our expectations.   Over 6,000 sock rolls are being delivered to those in need in Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia counties as well as Florida, Maryland and New Jersey!  Wow!

Fun fact:  Over 1,600 students participated in the challenge!  Now that's impressive!  #mlksockrollchallenge

   
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Ambassador Update 
  
Gwynedd Mercy University Early Education Club once again hosted our monthly Ambassador's meeting.  This month the teens came together to create Valentines for Veterans and created sock rolls for homeless individuals.  #kidscangiveback #helpingothers 
 
 
    
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Take Your Child to Work Day
 
 
Thursday April 26th is 'Take Your Child to Work Day'.  Many companies incorporate a community service segment into the day for the children.  Contact us for information bringing  Giving Tree projects to your company.
 
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