See what the people we’ve helped have to say
“Chris from Tough Tool Rental said, "I had someone call me today and say she just needed a small tree because her little girl didn't think Santa would come if a tree wasn't in the house."”
“There was a young couple with five children and another on the way (due Christmas day!) who needed a tree and ended up with a wonderful nine-and-half-foot tree. They said their children would just not believe they had such a magnificent tree. By the looks on their faces and the bounce in their stride, I don't think they would have been happier if they had won the lottery.”
“Paula Dosen, a local physician saw the Gazette article and called asking to help. She headed the tree pickup team and spent days driving from one end of town to the other picking up and delivering over 25 trees. Her efforts were clearly a mission of caring that went way beyond simple logistics.”
“An elderly woman just returning from the hospital called to make sure someone could pick up her tree because she wanted to make sure it was part of the "Christmas Tree Project." The tree was fully decorated and was one of the most beautiful that was donated. That tree ended up being the answer to a grandmother's prayer.”
“The injured solider who (we couldn't help but notice) had a Purple Heart license plate, was happy to get a tree for his family. He was the only person we did not give a pre-addressed card to so he could write a note of thanks to all the people who worked on the Christmas Tree Project It seemed so obvious that we all owed him and his family infinitely more than they owed us.”
“There was a single mother living with her young son in a motel. She contacted us and wanted a "small" tree that would fit in the motel to brighten up their Christmas. (One of our delivery "Elfs" made sure her son had the skateboard he so much wanted for Christmas.)”
“There was a wonderful woman from the West Coast who was recently relocated with her children because she was a victim of extreme domestic violence. She had a new job, a new house, and nothing for Christmas for her young children. She was so grateful to have a tree and decorations. When we asked her if she wanted some wrapping paper, she started to say "yes" but when she realized she wouldn't have any presents to wrap, she declined, saying just having a tree would be good enough.”
Heartwarming Stories
“Chris from Tough Tool Rental said, "I had someone call me today and say she just needed a small tree because her little girl didn't think Santa would come if a tree wasn't in the house."”
“There was a young couple with five children and another on the way (due Christmas day!) who needed a tree and ended up with a wonderful nine-and-half-foot tree. They said their children would just not believe they had such a magnificent tree. By the looks on their faces and the bounce in their stride, I don't think they would have been happier if they had won the lottery.”
“Paula Dosen, a local physician saw the Gazette article and called asking to help. She headed the tree pickup team and spent days driving from one end of town to the other picking up and delivering over 25 trees. Her efforts were clearly a mission of caring that went way beyond simple logistics.”
“An elderly woman just returning from the hospital called to make sure someone could pick up her tree because she wanted to make sure it was part of the "Christmas Tree Project." The tree was fully decorated and was one of the most beautiful that was donated. That tree ended up being the answer to a grandmother's prayer.”
“The injured solider who (we couldn't help but notice) had a Purple Heart license plate, was happy to get a tree for his family. He was the only person we did not give a pre-addressed card to so he could write a note of thanks to all the people who worked on the Christmas Tree Project It seemed so obvious that we all owed him and his family infinitely more than they owed us.”
“There was a single mother living with her young son in a motel. She contacted us and wanted a "small" tree that would fit in the motel to brighten up their Christmas. (One of our delivery "Elfs" made sure her son had the skateboard he so much wanted for Christmas.)”
“There was a wonderful woman from the West Coast who was recently relocated with her children because she was a victim of extreme domestic violence. She had a new job, a new house, and nothing for Christmas for her young children. She was so grateful to have a tree and decorations. When we asked her if she wanted some wrapping paper, she started to say "yes" but when she realized she wouldn't have any presents to wrap, she declined, saying just having a tree would be good enough.”
Emails of Support from around the US
“"The Hebron Lions Club has approx 25 trees left from our tree sales that we would be willing to donate to needy families in the Hartford Ct. area. Let me know " (We were able to give them some advice about getting the trees to families in Hartford.)”
“"Hi There. We are From New York (Long Island Area). Please let me know how we can help, do you have any needy families in our area? I think it is really great of you guys, and what a symbolic idea, not to just give gifts or monetary donations or even clothes. Thank you for this idea."”
“"Maybe there is hope for the human race."”
“"What you guys are doing is so wonderful and I thank you for the generosity you show to the community."”
“"Already told u guys how great this is, lost my wife, I'm still not feeling the spirit this year, but, to think about making someone else smile, and maybe their wee ones too, best present I could give myself, maybe I got a little of that christmas spirit after all, thank you."”
“"Until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living things, he will never himself, know peace." • "He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor. Proverbs 22:9. God Bless You. Your simple acts of kindness are extraordinary. Thank you."”
“"It's a great thing you are doing. I'm out of town this week but will bring $200 in cash to Sammy's Organics before noon on Saturday; you can bank on it!" (The $200 did show up at Sammy's.)”
“"What a fantastic idea! My girls and I are so moved. We would love to help."”
“"What a blessing you are to our community..."”
“"Tell me what you need most: Cash donations, assistance obtaining/decorating trees, delivering? We'll do what we can!" We told some friends about the Craig's list ad, the trees we gave away, how much the boys home appreciated the tree.”
Emails From Families Requesting Trees
(the reason we do this)
“"The Hebron Lions Club has approx 25 trees left from our tree sales that we would be willing to donate to needy families in the Hartford Ct. area. Let me know " (We were able to give them some advice about getting the trees to families in Hartford.)”
“"Hi There. We are From New York (Long Island Area). Please let me know how we can help, do you have any needy families in our area? I think it is really great of you guys, and what a symbolic idea, not to just give gifts or monetary donations or even clothes. Thank you for this idea."”
“"Maybe there is hope for the human race."”
“"What you guys are doing is so wonderful and I thank you for the generosity you show to the community."”
“"Already told u guys how great this is, lost my wife, I'm still not feeling the spirit this year, but, to think about making someone else smile, and maybe their wee ones too, best present I could give myself, maybe I got a little of that christmas spirit after all, thank you."”
“"Until mankind can extend the circle of his compassion to include all living things, he will never himself, know peace." • "He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor. Proverbs 22:9. God Bless You. Your simple acts of kindness are extraordinary. Thank you."”
“"It's a great thing you are doing. I'm out of town this week but will bring $200 in cash to Sammy's Organics before noon on Saturday; you can bank on it!" (The $200 did show up at Sammy's.)”
“"What a fantastic idea! My girls and I are so moved. We would love to help."”
“"What a blessing you are to our community..."”
“"Tell me what you need most: Cash donations, assistance obtaining/decorating trees, delivering? We'll do what we can!" We told some friends about the Craig's list ad, the trees we gave away, how much the boys home appreciated the tree.”
