The Giving Tree Project places fully decorated Christmas Trees in the homes of Veterans in need.We need your decoration donations to make it possible.
Ready for Decoration Saturday, November 29th.
Twenty trees will be at their business foster sites and ready for public decorating from November, 29th until December 9th .
Giving Trees can be identified by the green or red tree shaped poem tied to the boughs.
Last Day to Decorate Monday, December 9th
Beneficiary
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
HOW YOU CAN HELP WITH THE GVING TREE PROJECT & THE MACV TOY DRIVE
Giving Tree Public Decorating
Giving Tree decoration angels (you) are encouraged to place your ornaments and tree trimming on the trees.
New, handmade, or ornaments and tree trimmings with previous tree experience are accepted.
These tiny 3 to 5 foot trees stand outside and are exposed to the elements, ornaments, or cards should be placed in sealed plastic bags.
Giving Trees Donations
WE HAVE 2 DROP OFF SITES:
- Gary’s Frist Class Car Care, 366 Highway 7, Excelsior convenient
8:30 am-4:00 pm M-F
- Excelsior Fire District Stations No.1, 24100 Smithtown Road, Shorewood
8:30 am-4:00 pm M-Th
GIVING TREE NEEDS
- Glass bulbs
- Ornaments
- Tree Trimmings
- Tree tops
- Working Lights
- Tree stands for trees 3-5 inches.
- Tree bags
- Tree Skirts
- Please no candles
HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN ADOPT A TREE TO DECORATE
- Your group can adopt a tree to personalize and make special for the family receiving the tree.
- Nothing adds to a tree more than ornaments and trimmings placed by the hands of someone who cares. Decorations can be handmade, purchased, or have previous experience.
- We encourage groups to write their names, and/or group names on the ornaments.
- A ribbon or banner with your group’s information is also welcome. These tiny 3 to 4-foot trees stand outside and are exposed to the elements, the ornaments or cards should be placed in Ziplocs or plastic bags
- Contact Kellie at 952-960-1692 or e-mail kmurphyringate@excelsiorfire.org for more details and to be assigned a tree.
Contact Firefighter Kellie at 952-960-1692 to adopt a tree to decorate.
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Dunn Brothers Coffee | 11 Water Street |
| Excelsior Bay Books | 36 Water Street |
| Lakes Area Realty | 37 Water Street |
| Fleurish | 40 Water Street |
| Martins | 212 Water Street |
| Re/Max Advantage Plus | 216 Second Street |
| Lake Effect | 219 Water Street |
| Amore & Fede | 226 Water Street |
| Excelsior Eye Care | 228 Water Street |
| Leipold’s | 239 Water Street |
| Ooh La La | 274 Water Street |
| TaVor | 266 Water Street |
| South Lake Cycle | 344 Water Street |
| Truffle Hill | 345 Water Street |
| The Guest House | 371 Water Street |
| Excelsior Real Estate | 386 Oak Street |
| State Farm Insurance | 378 Oak Street |
| Excelsior Paint and Design | 701 Highway 7 |
| Gary’s First Class Car Care | 366 Highway 7 |
| Minnesota Inboard | 720 Galpin Lake Road |
BECOMING A FOSTER SITE
Great News, the 2024 Giving Trees all have Foster Sites.
If have a business in downtown Excelsior and you would like be a Giving Tree Foster Site in the future, call Kellie at 952-960-1692 or e-mail at kmurphyringate@excelsiorfire.org to be placed on the waiting list.
THINK OF THE GIVING TREE PROJECT WHEN…
- You’re downsizing your tree trimmings, ornaments, and tree bling.
- You do not know what to do with those ornaments you received as gifts that are just not your style.
- You just don’t know what to do with those ornaments from your x-spouse.
- You have talented children that want to help, have them make ornaments.
- Your Christmas boxes are outgrowing their storage space.
- You are writing up your holiday invites and ask for donations for the Giving Tree Project in lieu of hostess gifts.
MACV TOY DRIVE DONATIONS
Toy Collection for Veterans
Thursday, November 21st – Monday, December 9th
Ages Pre-K to 18
WE HAVE 7 CONVENIENT DROP OFF SITES:
- Gary’s Frist Class Car Care, 366 Highway 7, Excelsior convenient
8:30 am-4:00 pm M-F
- Excelsior Fire District Stations No.1, 24100 Smithtown Road, Shorewood
8:30 am-4:00 pm M-Th
- Dunn Brothers Coffee, 11 Water Street
- Lakeshore Market & More, 4812nd Street
- Excelsior Real Estate, 386 Oak Street., Excelsior
- State Farm Insurance, 378 Oak Street, Excelsior
- Joey Nova’s, 5655 Manitou Road, Tonka Bay
List of suggested toy donations below:
Ages 0 – 4
- Toy Tool Sets
- Fischer Price Toys
- See & Say Toys
- Musical Toys
- Tyco Toys
- Educational Play Sets
- Duplo Play Sets
- Wooden Block Sets
- Books
Ages 5 – 10
- Multicultural Dolls
- Tonka Trucks
- Art & Craft Sets
- Sporting Goods
- Model or Construction Sets
- Science Kits / Sporting Items
- Educational Play Sets
- DVDs / Board Games
- Books
Ages 11 – 18
- CDs / DVDs / Video Games
- CD Players / Electronics
- Jewelry / Books
- Sporting Items
- Sport’s Team Apparel
- Board Games
- Digital Cameras
- Ridgedale Mall Gift Cards
- Target/Best Buy Gift Cards
- The average price of a donated toy is $10 – $30.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Twenty trees will be at their business foster sites and ready for public decorating by Saturday, November 29, 2024
- Toy Collection begins, Thursday, November 21st
LAST DAY TO DECORATE OR DROP OFF TOY DONATIONS
- Monday, December 9, 2024
TO BE ADDED TO OUR EVENT LIST
To be added to our event mailing list or the Giving Tree Project mailing list contact Kellie with your e mail.
The Excelsior Fire District does not sell or share our lists.
Contact Kellie at 952-960-1692 or e-mail at kmurphyringate@excelsiorfire.org
PICK UP DATE
The Giving Trees will be picked up by Ridgewood Church Volunteers on Tuesday, December 10th .
Toy donations will be collected by volunteers on Tuesday, December 10th.
Giving Tree Project Donations
Donations are accepted all year round.
Note: The Giving Trees will be picked up on Tuesday, December 10th.
Donate Tree Trimming or your Troop, Group, neighborhood
organization can adopt a tree to decorate.