The Giving Tree
It began as an Angel Tree one December, collecting items for a community group. But we realized that this group, and others like it, had needs all year long, not just at Christmas. And so was born our Giving Tree.
Several times a year, we select a nonprofit to support. Previous trees have sponsored homeless families, parenting, early education, troops in Afghanistan and animal shelters, to name a few. Tags listing the needs are hung on a tree in the Parish Hall. Keep a lookout on the Sunday bulletin and website for Giving Tree announcements.
Our September Giving Tree benefits El Pueblo Unido, a mutual aid organization which directly assists immigrants and their families who have suffered hardship due to detention and/or deportation. All proceeds directly support these individuals in the Sarasota-Manatee community. Many children are left without parents at home, or with only a single parent.
An all-volunteer staff helps those in need with immigration check -in appointments, translation and notarization of documents, food, diapers, hygiene products, school supplies, toys, utility bills, medications and gas cards.
El Pueblo Unido is a grass-roots organization dedicated to working through education, resources, and collective action to advocate for human rights in our community.
Much needed items:
- Grocery Store Gift Cards (Aldi & Walmart preferred by families)
- Gas cards
- Diapers
- Wipes
- NIDO (Toddler formula)
- Healthy snacks
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Trash bags
- Hygiene products - shampoo, condotioner,toothpaste,body wash, deodorant, etc.
Items should be placed under the Giving Tree in the Parish Hall by Sunday, October 11. Thank you!
