TCF Holiday Giving Tree

[NariaDreaming]

Tis the season!

After the success of our diaper drive, we knew we couldn't let the holidays go by without giving back to those in need. Because there has been so much news coverage of fraud and deception of angel trees and other adopt-a- Family programs, we knew we would want to work with a reputable organization .

Naria's mom has organized the St. Vincent DePaul giving tree at their church for the past 25 years. While this program is run through a church in rural NW Indiana, the 300 children and families that are referred to the program each year come through the Township trustee and local school districts, and all are served regardless of personal belief.

The biggest need to each year for the giving tree are socks, hats, gloves, and feminine hygiene products. If we can help this group meet the needs with these basic necessities, members of the church will be able to focus on the requested clothing and toy items from each individual family.

We have once again put together an Amazon shopping list, and Mama Dreaming is so thankful that we are willing to help meet these needs.

Because Mama Dreaming Will be putting together the cards for the giving tree the weekend of Thanksgiving, we ask that you please complete your purchases by 11/25.

SHOP THE TCF GIVING TREE

ps- please don't skinsuit Naria's mom.

UPDATE: WOW! 180 gifts purchased so far! (11/11)

[sstwinklinglites]

NariaDreaming

Can you confirm is these items are shipping to Valparaiso, IN? I just want to make sure that's the address for this registry, and not the one from the Diaper Drive.

Thanks!

[PepperPottsJ]

NariaDreaming, is the correct shipping option PT's Gift Registry Address, I can't recall the diaper drive address and don't want to send to the wrong place! Thank you

[NariaDreaming]

Yup. Pam Takacs in Valparaiso, IN.

She's a good mom. Would make a terrible skin suit though

[sstwinklinglites]

Nov 9, 2015 20:09:34 GMT -5 NariaDreaming said:

Yup. Pam Takacs in Valparaiso, IN.

She's a good mom. Would make a terrible skin suit though

Thanks!

[theophania]

Done. I'm really glad we're doing this.

[PepperPottsJ]

Done, thanks so much NariaDreaming and Mom Dreaming!!

[caer]

Done. Thanks for organizing!

[sarahchrismck]

This is awesome! I'll be contributing by the end of the week!

[mrsmuq]

Nov 9, 2015 21:02:48 GMT -5 caer said:

Done. Thanks for organizing!

^^^^^ this.

[bootsorhearts]

Mischief managed

[teraiin]

What a great idea. Yay NariaDreaming and Mama Dreaming.

[NariaDreaming]

So mom and I are both dealing with insomnia, and I just showed her the list of what's already been purchased.



She told me that she's going to stop bitching about me being on the phone all the time.

Seriously, the generosity of this community never ceases to amaze me

[lolacachia]

Will definitely try to do my part! And srs lol @pls don't ski suit narias mom!!

[abvintage]

I somehow managed to choose that one of the items gets giftwrapped so your Mom may be getting one nicely wrapped package of pads.

[dharmachick]

Done. Love to you and your mom for organizing this!

[Ann612]

Done! Please send thanks to your mom for organizing.

[NariaDreaming]

so my mom is freaking out over the generosity.

she also didnt realize we have 9,000 members.

she is starting to realize why i want to make this place my full time job

[mom2boxers]

Done.

If you search for the Wish List via the Amazon Smiles Link, you can also benefit the charity of your choice with a percentage of your purchase (dependent on the items you select).

[NariaDreaming]

Nov 10, 2015 10:32:47 GMT -5 mom2boxers said:

Done.

If you search for the Wish List via the Amazon Smiles Link, you can also benefit the charity of your choice with a percentage of your purchase (dependent on the items you select).

Good time to add our requisite disclaimer. Because we participate in the Amazon Associates program, we do earn a referral bonus off of the purchases of items made through the link above. Because none of us feel right profiting off of everyone's generosity, we will be subtracting our commission earnings from all giving tree items and writing a check to the organization to help them cover any unmet needs

[DanaScullyX]

Nov 10, 2015 8:31:34 GMT -5 abvintage said:

I somehow managed to choose that one of the items gets giftwrapped so your Mom may be getting one nicely wrapped package of pads.

Literal LOL.

[butlerfan]

Nov 10, 2015 8:31:34 GMT -5 abvintage said:

I somehow managed to choose that one of the items gets giftwrapped so your Mom may be getting one nicely wrapped package of pads.

That is hilarious!

[butlerfan]

I love that you put this together. I'll have to talk to H to see if we can participate in this one as well as the one we do at church. But I love this and how much has been purchased already. Great job at putting this together.

[NariaDreaming]

Nov 10, 2015 11:54:43 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Sounds great! NariaDreaming, Is there a way to set up the link where we are taken to smile.amazon instead of amazon.com?

Let me see what I can do

[pdxlaurens]

Done!

[oldbaylover1024]

Done. What a great idea! Thanks, NariaDreaming

[ellabee]

Done. Thanks for organizing!

[♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪]

Done. And would love to see more opportunities for helping out various organizations.

[liziz]

Nov 10, 2015 11:54:43 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Sounds great! NariaDreaming, Is there a way to set up the link where we are taken to smile.amazon instead of amazon.com?

You can always add to your cart from Amazon.com and then go to smile.amazon.com to purchase.

[NariaDreaming]

So it begins



ETA- Half of those packages were from one very generous member. I'm not going to call you out publicly because I don't know who you are, but I am literally in tears at your generosity. Thank you kind anonymous Internet stranger for being awesome.