February 2026 Newsletter

As a special incentive, if 2 or more people from your club, team or organization attend this event, we will gift a $25 valued service project to you.

2026 Gala Impact Service Award Winners

Congratulations to our Service-Learning Champion Award Winners,

who were recognized at our recent Sip & Savor Gala!

We were honored to recognize Linda Reeves of Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary as our Service-Learning Champion, and The Giant Company, as our Community Impact Leader.

We are thankful to both Linda & GIANT for their continued support,

partnership & friendship on this journey.

Linda Reeves

Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary

The GIANT Company

Kayla Tiley, Joe Carwithin

& Angie Harrison



Thank you to Event Sponsors,

for their generous support of our Sip & Savor Gala.

Valentines for Seniors

Now - February 9th

There's still time! Spread some love this Valentine's Day! We are collecting hand-made cards with positive, uplifting messages for our friends of the

elderly community.

Cards will be sent to residents of area assisted-living facilities.

Use our message suggestions below or come up with some of your own!

Send your cards to: The Giving Tree,

PO Box 823, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437

Meals-4-Kids Drive

March 13th - May 29th

Join us in tackling food insecurity among youth in our area. March 13th thru May 29th we will be collecting Meals-4-Kids Bundles benefiting local Boys & Girls Clubs and food assistance programs.

The Giving Tree will provide tags, rubber bands, ribbons and learning material with registration. You provide the food items or you can purchase from us for an additional charge.

Click below for information on the project and a link to register.

Project of the Month

Kolbe Kids Bag

Our Kolbe Kids Bags benefit the Kolbe Hopeful Nights program through the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund.

Order our service project of the month and turn a simple activity into a powerful lesson of kindness and giving for your children.

Your students’ hands will create a gift for pediatric patients visiting local hospitals.

All projects come with project pieces

and learning materials.

Contact us to order your kits today!

Notes for the Teacher

Standardized Testing Weeks

Consider a service enrichment activity

during this week of testing.

Engage students in projects keeping with the values of giving & service to the community.

Schedule a Zoom

Schedule a Zoom with us to plan out your Spring service projects.

Now - March 30th

There's always a reason to say thank you to the men and women of our military. Now through the end of March we will be collecting cards of gratitude for those who serve this amazing country of ours.

Click below for message suggestions. Contact Doris with questions.

Student Community Impact Award Nominations

Now Open - April 15th

Our Student Community Impact Award honors youth (grades 7 - 12) who are making a difference in our community.

Nominations can be made by school staff, family members or fellow students. 

Contact us with questions. Check out our website for more information

Take Your Child to Work Day

Thursday, April 23rd

Many companies incorporate a community service segment into

Take Your Child to Work Day

for their young visitors.

Take a look at our website for more information or contact us with questions about bringing hands-on Giving Tree projects to your company. We are happy to customize projects for you.

10th Annual MLK Sock Roll Challenge Recap

15,000 Sock Rolls have been delivered

... and we're still counting!

To date, 73 nonprofits have benefited from the work of close to 6,000 students.

A big shout out to all of the participants of the Challenge! Thank you for making an impact on individuals of the homeless community.

Congratulations to the winners of the

10th MLK Sock Roll Challenge!

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Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary

&

Cub Scout Pack 410

Feeding Minds, Filling Bellies Campaign Winner

Our Lady of Mount Carmel of Doylestown

Thanks to our partnership with The GIANT Company, many area schools took part in our Feeding Minds, Filling Bellies Campaign this past fall. Students and families from area schools assembled Full Belly Bags for individuals experiencing food insecurity.

As an extra incentive, we added a fun, competitive element. The school that assembled the most bags, enjoyed a very special surprise visit from the Phillie Phanatic!

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel community assembled 1,889 bags!! Students and staff were treated with a visit from our favorite furry, green friend at the end of January.

The room was filled with high-fives, hugs and squeals of joy!

Please visit the Corporate Support tab on our website for ways

your company can become a Giving Tree partner.