Updates from The Giving Tree - December 2019 -

In this issue: Sock Challenge helps the homeless... Operation Stuff a Shoebox Bring the magic back into your holiday We're bigger & better... because of YOU! Kindness, spotlights and more!

2020 MLK Sock Roll Challenge Get involved in making a difference this MLK Day!   Register your school, class, team or group for our 4th Annual MLK Sock Roll Challenge . Socks are the number one most requested item in the homeless community... be a part of the solution!   Click the link below for more information and to sign up your group for the Challenge! There is a $25 donation to join the Challenge (to help us cover the cost.)

Sock Roll Challenge Details

Operation Stuff-a-Shoebox There's still time to build-a-box    "Operation Stuff a Shoebox" benefits individuals experiencing homelessness.  Fill a shoebox with toiletries and essentials like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, tissues, gloves, hat or hand sanitizer. Be creative! Have your child draw a special picture to place inside. Include a thoughtful note of encouragement.   Return your filled shoebox to us. We will deliver the boxes to those in need. Deadline is Monday December 16th!

Stuff a Shoebox Instructions

Focusing on the Giving... Not the Getting During the holiday season it is easy to get wrapped up in the hustle bustle, the shopping, planning and running around. With such focus on “stuff “we can easily forget that the holiday is about giving… Not just receiving. Over the next several weeks take a step back, take a breath and spread some kindness together. Check out our list of ways to bring some of the magic back into your family’s holiday.

Holiday Kindness Ideas

Year-End Giving Thank YOU for making us stronger   It has been such an amazing year here at The Giving Tree! We are 10 years old... and still going strong! Our vision continues to broaden as we look to the future. Reaching more youth…..Reaching more individuals in need. Please consider making a donation today. Thank you!

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Kindness in Action Did you know?? The Giving Tree website has a dedicated area simply to 'brag' about all of the amazing things our Giving Tree kids do! Individuals and groups of all sizes are out there doing lots of good in our community... and we want to make sure you know about it! Check it out! Kindness in Action!

 Nonprofit Spotlight Hope Gardens Hope Gardens is Inter-Faith Housing Alliance’s transitional housing program for low-income families with children. This program provides a secure home for families for up to two years while they gain the tools they need to become financially stable and self-sufficient. Families living at Hope Gardens receive support services to help ensure their long-term success. The Giving Tree has provided Hope Gardens with various gifts and donations over the years. We are delighted to be a part of such an important organization of our community.

Visit the 'Inter-Faith Housing' website

Corporate Support... Partner with Us A special thank you to Bombas for their continued support of The Giving Tree. Their donation of socks have been a part of thousands of gifts created and donated to the homeless community. Thank you Bombas! Please visit the Corporate Support tab on our website for a variety of ways you and your company can become a Giving Tree partner. Corporate Support

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