Foster Tree

December 7, 2020 12:00 pm - December 7, 2020 1:00 pm

Did you know there are kids in our community who face Christmas without a family? For the hundreds of kids in the
foster system in our county, this is their reality this holiday season. These are kids who have suffered from abuse,
neglect and the trauma of being removed from their homes through no fault of their own.

Together we can transform Christmas for children in need through the Foster Tree.

The Foster Tree is an annual tradition of purchasing Christmas gifts for local children in the foster care system. Local
citizens, businesses and churches partner with DCFS and The Center for Youth and Family Services each Christmas to
bless children who are facing rough circumstances and can often feel forgotten this time of year.

This year we have over 200 kids with nearly 1,200 requests including both needs and wishes, and this is just a small
portion of the overall need in our country. We are inviting you to partner with us to get the word out and help this cause
by promoting this on your radio station.

From now until December 7th, we are asking people to go to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.forstertree.online&c=E,1,ypqfit03KCE7mkATG3Mkdcby2jTkMUfHSvhHkz-JaL1dqpEIUANXnb4AVvhQA-LGIcdDAxWHB81lLi6b6tcYyiXEjqnemq4MhI02lelJ9GlIDdm2A5K-9T96dw,,&typo=1 and help with gift requests. At the
Foster Tree online, you can help by:
• Selecting a gift to buy yourself. Once purchased you can drop it off for us to deliver.
• Giving toward the purchase of a specific gift. We will do all the work for you!
• Donate directly to fund the Foster Tree.

We can change Christmas for a child in need. Will you help us to make a difference this holiday season?

If you have any questions please contact Lisa at [email protected].

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