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2024Giving Tree Project
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 Giving 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 3to 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 2Drop 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 952-960-1692to adopt a tree to decorate.
2024 LOCATIONS
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.orgto 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 until Monday, December 9th
Ages Pre-K to 18
We have 6 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
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/BestBuy 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 upon Tuesday, December 10th.
Donate Tree Trimming or your Troop, Group, neighborhood
organization can adopt a tree to decorate.
Sponsors
Giving Trees : Gary’s First Class Car Care
Trees: The Garden Patch
Pickup: Ridgewood Church
Tree Stand: The Excelsior Lions Club
Oddand Ends: Gary’s First Class Car Care
Foster Sites: The Excelsior Merchants & Business
Toy Drive Collection Sites: Merchants & Business in the Excelsior Fire District
The Excelsior Fire District brings them all together and ties up the loose ends.
Thanks to ALL OF our volunteers
