The Giving Tree
United Way Volunteer Center teams up with Corporate Volunteer Council to collect gifts for needy children

United Way’s Volunteer Center will again host “The Giving Tree” this year, before the Christmas holidays.  This event is sponsored by the Greater Chattanooga Corporate Volunteer Council to collect donations of gifts and toys to distribute to families in need during the holidays.  Families who are unable to meet agency program registration deadlines and those who have adult age children (who do not qualify for any program assistance) are referred to “The Giving Tree” for last minute help through United Way’s 2-1-1 Call Center.  Last year 79 families received last minute assistance through this volunteer effort.

You can help by hosting a gift and/or toy drive at your office. Look below to see a list of suggested gifts. Gifts are especially needed for both boys and girls ages 13 and up.

BREAKING NEWS - THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!

All donations should be delivered to United Way’s Volunteer Center, 630 Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 by Tuesday, December 20. 

For more information contact United Way’s Volunteer Center at 423-752-0316 or email Center Director Windy Brooks at windybrooks@uwchatt.org.

Other Items needed:

1. Tissue paper
2. Wrapping paper
3. Bows
4. Ribbons
5. Tape

Please remember these age groups as you make your selections:

• Infants to age 3
• 3-5 yrs old
• 6-8 yrs old
• 9-12yrs old
• 13-17 yrs old
• Adults-18 years and older