Project Parties - The Giving Tree

2,494 Dog Toys were made with love for dogs waiting for their forever homes

9,570 Underprivileged school students were given a pack of supplies

5,271 projects & crafts benefiting senior citizens

2,280 Projects benefiting kids in need

7,776 Handmade cards of gratitude & encouragement to our community

23,239 Individuals have received a Sock and Snack Roll

5,401 Personal Care bags have helped to restore dignity to Homeless individuals in our community

9,188 After-School Snack bags have been given to students at local Boys and Girls Clubs

10,047 Seniors received a Morning Munchie breakfast bag with their Meals on Wheels delivery

11,638 Food assortments have been delivered to the hungry

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

8,602 Peace and Smiles Boxes have brightened the day for a child in the hospital

Project Parties

Throughout the year, The Giving Tree provides service activities for children to take part in. These activities and events are great tasks that ask children to give of themselves and think about others by offering so many needed items to various charities in the area. Here are some of our most popular choices.

Animals

Dog Toys

Children

Individuals in Transition

Bags of Sunshine

Babies

Baby Bundles

Homeless

Senior Citizens

Service Spotlight

Adding an educational component to The Giving Tree project brings an even more meaningful experience for participating youth. It is important for the children to understand ‘why’ they are doing a project…. and ‘who’ are they helping.

Our Service Spotlights provide an informative piece focusing on specific projects, community needs, and hardships individuals may face. When purchasing a project, Service Spotlights are available for discussion with your group. When our volunteers are a part of your project on-site, open discussion and reflection are facilitated by the volunteer.

Here is an example of a Service Spotlight

As you plan your “project party”, please keep in mind that everything can be customized to meet your needs. Contact a Giving Tree Representative to discuss your group and what type of service might be of interest to you. We will then work together to bring that project to life. Your budget needs will be considered and we can design the party that you wish to present.

At The Giving Tree, we like to look at all service time as a party because this get-together will bring great feelings of satisfaction as children GIVE to others. This type of education is priceless and the lessons our children will learn from doing these activities are priceless.

Scout service
Church/Synagogue lessons
Sports teams
Running groups
Honor Societies
Family Birthday Parties
Family Reunions
Corporate Family Picnics
Mom’s Clubs

Testimonials

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

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

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

Jack

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

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