Updates from The Giving Tree
- October 2019 -
In this issue:

  • Community service opportunities November 2nd...
  • Trivia Night a success!
  • Raising awareness for some important causes...
  • We want the scoop on Acts of Kindness...
  • Supporting our mission...
  • … and more!
Working Hands 2019
Saturday, November 2nd


J oin us Saturday November 2nd at the Wissahickon Middle School from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
for our 10th Annual Working Hands Project.
 
·       open to the public
·       groups welcome
·       hands-on service projects & activities
·       storytime & open discussion time (check flyer for times)
·       $5 fee per participant
 
A great opportunity for kids who need service hours.... or for kids who just want to spread some goodness that day. Register TODAY!
Fun Fundraising...
Trivia Style!
 
It was a battle of the brains as 18 teams put their minds to the test! It was a night of fabulous raffles, great food, challenging trivia questions and lots of laughs.

A special shout out to the winners of the night:
Table #8 "Eight is Enough"! (pictured below)
 
 A special thank you to our featured sponsor, Hulton Contracting of Chalfont, PA for their support of our second annual Trivia Night. And thank you to our volunteers, board members and attendees for making the evening such a
huge success!!
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is the perfect month to raise awareness about adopting animals from area shelters. To honor these four-legged pups, consider:

  • donating supplies to an area shelter
  • posting on social media using the hashtag #AdoptAShelterDogMonth
  • making dog toys (click below for instructions)
  • making a batch of Finn's Famous Dog Biscuits (click below for the recipe)
World Homeless Day
October 10th

This day is a reminder to all of us that the homeless population has many needs and to keep in mind the many opportunities that are there for all of us to help.   Consider a family project to bring awareness to your children. We have several projects that benefit the homeless community. Even something as simple as a card of encouragement to lift an individual's spirit. What a great learning opportunity.   #homelessday
Kindness in Action
We know your kids are out there spreading kindness... please tell us about it!  Send us an email to let us know who your child helped and how. Send us a picture and they just might get a special shout out in a Giving Tree future communication piece. 

Teens & Tweens
 
The next Ambassador meeting is
Thursday October 10th 4:30 to 6:30 PM at
St. Rose of Lima parish center in North Wales.

A great opportunity to meet other preteens and teens! Open to students in grades 6 - 12. The cost is just $50 for the school year. (Fall & Winter/Spring sessions are available.)

Need service hours?? Contact us with questions. Click below for information and to register for the program.
Bringing Service Learning
to your School
Community service opportunities can empower our youth to make positive and authentic changes in the community.  Hands-on activities, open discussion and reflection are just a few pieces of our program that get students thinking and motivated.  Click the link below for more information on bringing our program to your child’s school.

Nonprofit Spotlight
A Woman's Place
A Woman's Place (AWP), located in Doylestown, is a nonprofit organization committed to the empowerment of women and to ending domestic violence. For 43 years, AWP has served Bucks County by providing free, confidential and comprehensive services and support to victims of domestic violence, their children and the community.

The Giving Tree provides AWP with our signature project of Peace & Smiles Boxes for the children of the individuals experiencing domestic violence. We hope these boxes of crafts and activities can provide a bit of a distraction for the children and brings them warm wishes during an otherwise difficult time.
Ways to Support Us...
Let Us Count the Ways

There are so many ways you can join our efforts and support our mission. Click below to get a few ideas.

Corporate Support... Partner with Us
Thank you to US Bank for their continued support of The Giving Tree.
Please visit the Corporate Support tab on our website for a variety of ways
you and your company can become a Giving Tree partner.
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