EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso is inviting the community to help others this holiday season by providing a gift to someone in need as part of its ‘Giving Tree Program’.
The city has provided a list of those who will benefit from gifts this year. Those are the following:
Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health
CASA of El Paso-Court Appointed Special Advocate
Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
City of El Paso Department of Public Health
Department of Family and Protective Services
Department of State Health Services- Children with Special Health Care Needs
El Paso Animal Services
Opportunity Center-Magoffin Veterans Emergency Shelter
Opportunity Center-Magoffin SRO
Opportunity Center-Veterans Rapid Rehousing
Opportunity Center-Veterans Transitional Living Center
YMCA Armed Services
Ysleta Senior Housing
YWCA Transitional Living Center
“For many, these gifts will be the only present they receive, and will truly bring joy during a lonely time in the recipient’s life,” the city said.
To choose a gift to purchase for someone less fortunate this holiday season, visit the ‘Gift Giving Tree’ online by clicking here: 2023 Gift Giving Tree – Things To Get Me.
Tags or descriptions on the ‘Gift Giving Tree’ website represent a gift for a child, senior or veteran.
All gifts should be wrapped and dropped off before the deadline, which is Friday, Dec. 8.
All gifts can be dropped off on the following locations:
Fire Station #3; 721 Rio Grande
Fire Station #16; 2828 Hercules
Fire Station #22; 6500 N. Mesa
Fire Station #29; 11977 Pellicano
City Hall; 300 N. Campbell (first floor near security counter)
City 3; 801 Texas (first floor, next to security desk)
The City of El Paso’s Department of Community and Human Development’s Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) says they have hosted the ‘Gift Giving Tree’ for over 30 years with the help of city employees and community members.
For more information on the ‘Gift Giving Tree’ program, click here: Annual Gift Giving Tree (elpasotexas.gov).
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