Event Planning Committee - The Giving Tree

13,547 Food assortments have been delivered to the hungry

35,372 Individuals have received a Sock and Snack Roll

11,372 Seniors received a Morning Munchie breakfast bag with their Meals on Wheels delivery

9,610 Underprivileged school students were given a pack of supplies

9,388 Peace and Smiles Boxes have brightened the day for a child in the hospital

6,231 Personal Care bags have helped to restore dignity to Homeless individuals in our community

2,495 Projects benefiting kids in need

5,864 projects & crafts benefiting senior citizens

2,724 Dog Toys were made with love for dogs waiting for their forever homes

9,788 After-School Snack bags have been given to students at local Boys and Girls Clubs

9,890 Handmade cards of gratitude & encouragement to our community

1,750 Infants in need were helped with our Baby Bundle Bags

Event Planning Committee

Throughout the year, we host two public events. These events provide an opportunity for children of all ages to participate in various service projects. Assembly lines are set up and children can travel through the line filling bags and projects for children in hospitals, the homeless, the elderly and other individuals in need in our community.

Hundreds of students participate in these events. Many, many volunteer hours are needed to make it all happen. Here is how YOU can help!

Volunteer Opportunities

Phone Calls – Reaching out to possible corporate contacts requesting corporate sponsorship of the events. Calls are also made to many local nonprofits to find a need and to arrange deliveries of the projects.

Prep Work – This involves everything from counting items and boxing projects up to cutting ribbon. We literally fill a UHaul the day before the event filled to the top with items for the projects the kids assemble. So there is much to prepare for the events.

Day of Event – Volunteer to work the day of the event. Work the registration table or supervise a project. 200 to 300 students are usually expected at each of these events. There is always something for the adults to do!

After the Event – Each project that is completed at event, comes back to The Giving Tree headquarters and needs to be counted, and boxed up for delivery.

Brainstorming – We need your input… support and fresh ideas! We are always open to suggestions on growing The Giving Tree and making our events even more fabulous!

Be a part of the team!

Give us a call at 215-872-9328 or email us at info@givingtreefamilies.org

Testimonials

Prior to meeting with Lauren Kormanick, a representative from Interfaith Housing Alliance, I was unaware of how much they do for the homeless people in close proximity to where I live. When Lauren explained what they go through on a daily basis, I was able to comprehend how much support the organization provides. The snack bags we assembled were only a small part of it. It was interesting to learn about how Interfaith helps these families in their transition out of homelessness. They offer educational classes and help people become more independent. I now understand the necessity of this charity and am excited to help them.

Connor

The Giving Tree has provided my children such an awesome opportunity to help others. It is so important to me that they learn about giving and recognize the needs of those around them in their community. We are so grateful to have such a unique charity right in our backyard.

Michele

My three year old granddaughter was in the Einstein Montgomery ER recently for a minor abrasion which needed staples. While waiting to be treated, the nurses gave her a box donated by your organization. It was filled with crayons, markers, Playdoh and stickers. She was so busy, she didn't even feel the staples! I was touched to learn that kids put the gift together. What a wonderful organization! Thank you.

JR

Giving others a helping hand when they need it is important and makes me feel good inside.

Jack

The people involved in The Giving Tree made our community service projects not only meaningful but also easy to implement. After our initial brainstorming meeting, The Giving Tree completely took the reins and organized all the activities for each grade level. My entire school community was impressed! Our partnership with The Giving Tree was exactly what we needed. I look forward to many more years of collaboration with The Giving Tree!

Tami Wunder-Italia, M.Ed., NCC

I really enjoy doing the sock rolls. It makes me feel like I am helping my community and that is very important to me.

Sydney

What an amazing group to be apart of. I have been fortunate enough to see how my daughter can volunteer and help others in addition to bringing the program into my educational work environment. The Giving Tree provides children with a safe way to contribute to helping people in our society. My students were able to support food pantries, bring a smile to a senior citizen and contribute to students on food assistance. They displayed how service and kindness can be rewarding.

Stacey

At first, it was about earning service hours for school..... but then I realized how much I could help out people in my own community. It feels good to make a difference.

Allie