Working Hands Archives - The Giving Tree

5,864 projects & crafts benefiting senior citizens

2,495 Projects benefiting kids in need

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

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

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

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

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

35,372 Individuals have received a Sock and Snack Roll

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

13,547 Food assortments have been delivered to the hungry

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

2017 Working Hands Event Photos

November 29, 2017

Thank you to all who joined us for
Working Hands 2017!
We accomplished a lot in 4 hours!

Everyone worked together, showing compassion & generosity
for those in need, right here in our community.
Touching the lives of hundreds Continue reading →

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2016 Working Hands Event Photos

November 30, 2016

Thank you to all who joined us for Working Hands 2016!
It was a huge success.

Everyone worked together, showing compassion & generosity for those in need, right here in our community. Touching the lives of hundreds of individuals in Continue reading →

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2015 Working Hands Event Photos

December 10, 2015

Thank YOU for yet another SUCCESSFUL

Working Hands PROJECT!

What happens when you gather

300 children & teens in a room for 4 hours??

A whole lot of GOOD!!

Here are the results of the day…

300 Continue reading →

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2014 Working Hands Event Photos

August 5, 2014

Another amazing event! Thank you everyone for coming out to our event and working to complete our many projects!

At the end of 4 short hours, we are proud to say our many helping hands came together to Continue reading →

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2013 Working Hands Event Photos

June 10, 2013

Our 4th Annual Working Hands Project was the biggest event yet! We had many groups come and support our efforts and work to complete our tasks.

Filling Baskets of Sunshine

MMR Cheerleaders making Baby Bundle Bags for the Baby Bureau!

MMR Cheerleaders making Baby Bundle Bags Continue reading →

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Testimonials

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack