Schools, nonprofits/NGOs, social services agencies, shelters, houses of worship, and other community-minded organizations
Hello and thank you for your interest in The Giving Trees!
As we prepare to deliver Christmas tree (plus stands, lights, and ornaments) to individuals and families in need around the world this holiday season, The Giving Trees relies on school social workers / family support teams, nonprofits/NGOs, social services agencies, shelters, and other community-minded groups to connect with those who'd benefit from a little extra joy in the form of a free Christmas tree.
🌲 In 2020, our first year, we delivered 117 free Christmas trees around the Pacific Northwest
🌲 In 2021, we delivered 721 free trees across 12 US states
🌲 In 2022, we delivered 2,327 free trees across 32 states and 11 countries
🌲 In 2023, we delivered 931 free trees worldwide
🌲 In 2024, we'll deliver 1,000+ free trees
In 2024, we are focusing on serving families in the greater Portland area, including the counties of Multnomah, Washington, Polk, Marion, Clackamas, Benton, and Hood River and, in Washington, Clark County.
If you and/or others in your organization are interested, here's how it works:
Express interest: Complete the form below so we know you're interested in inviting individuals/families who'd like a tree.
Await more info: By September, we'll follow up with you to discuss how we might support your organization and those you serve.
Identify families: You spread the word to those who might like a tree.
Recipients submit form: By 10/30/24, those who want a tree complete the Tree Request Form (You may complete the form on the recipient's behalf.)
Coordinate: We reach out to the recipient to coordinate delivering their tree between Nov 25-Dec 3 (we do our best to support multiple languages).
Deliver: We deliver the tree at the pre-arranged time.
Good for you to know:
The Giving Trees is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit that, thanks to private funding, provides this service - including Christmas tree, accessories, and delivery - at no cost to those receiving this gift.
We do not promise that everyone will receive a tree until we confirm with them (one way or the other), which is no later than 11/15/24.
If we are unable to deliver to someone who has registered for a tree, we notify them asap (on or before 11/15/24).
We take everyone's privacy extremely seriously. All personal information shared with us is used solely by The Giving Trees team for fulfilling tree requests. We never share or sell any personal information outside of The Giving Trees project.
If you'd prefer we deliver the tree(s) to a central location rather than directly to the recipients home, we are happy to work with you on that. Where possible, we like to deliver the trees directly. We also deliver to shelters and group homes.
You'll see photos of tree recipients in some of our materials. Recipients have sent us these photos and feedback, granting us permission to include their images. However, we never require anyone to take or share photos.
If you'd like a sense of the registration process for those requesting a tree, visit www.gtrees.org/xmas
If you'd potentially like to volunteer for The Giving Trees, either to deliver in your area or in some other way, please visit www.gtrees.org/volunteer
The Giving Trees team is grateful for your commitment to our community and we'd love the opportunity to partner with you.
For more partner feedback, click here.
For additional information about The Giving Trees:
To invite families to receive a tree, complete the form below by 9/1/24.
If you experience difficulty accessing the form below, go here.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to collaborating with you.
The Giving Trees Team