Updates from The Giving Tree
- April 2021 -
In this issue:
  • Sign up for our next Virtual Workshop
  • Project Drive Helping Local Kids
  • Grants NOW Available
  • We love our Volunteers... the Earth... & Veggies!
Virtual Workshop
Saturday, April 10 - 10:00 AM

Kids... Join us for our interactive workshop Saturday April 10th at 10:00 AM.

Workshop focus: children in need

Our discussion will include:
  • Children in the hospital
  • Foster care situations
  • Food insecurity among youth.

The cost is $25 for the service kit and link to the 30 minute workshop.
Meals-4-Kids Drive
Now thru May 14

Join us in tackling food insecurity among youth in our area. Now thru May 14th we will be collecting Meals-4-Kids Bundles (see below for instructions). This assortment of snacks will be delivered to various Boys & Girls Clubs and food assistance programs.

If you are interested in being a part of this effort, please reach out to us. We will coordinate tags and ribbons for you.
#MontcoServes
Grants Available

Sign your child's school up today!
Community service project grants are available for Montgomery County Elementary & Middle Schools under our #MontcoServes Campaign. Contact us for more details or to bring a project to your child's school.
National Volunteer Month
 
April is National Volunteer Month. This month is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism throughout the year.
 
Our amazing Giving Tree volunteers are THE heart of our organization. We simply could not function without them. We thank each of them for their dedication to our mission.
Celebrate Earth Day
April 22nd
 
April is the perfect time to remind ourselves of how we can do our part in taking care of this amazing planet we call home. Check out this list of ways to do our part in taking care of Mother Earth. 
  • Plant a Tree
  • Start a Garden
  • Make Your Yard Creature-Friendly
  • Add Plants to your Home
  • Leave the Car at Home
  • Go paperless 
  • Recycle your Cereal Boxes for our Peace & Smiles Boxes
National Gardening Month

April is National Gardening Month. Are you planting a vegetable garden this summer? Please consider growing a little extra to share. Food pantries and soup kitchens are always in need of fresh produce for their clients.

If you need help finding a local organization, please reach out to us. And if you are a beginner vegetable grower, checkout the article below for tips. Happy planting!
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Corporate Support... Partner with Us
Thank you to Univest for their continued support of our mission.
Please visit the Corporate Support tab on our website for ways
your company can become a Giving Tree partner.
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