EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The community is invited to share the spirit of the season with those in need by participating in the virtual Gift Giving Tree.
To participate, visit the Gift Giving Tree online, select a tag, and purchase a gift to support someone less fortunate. Wrapped gifts should be dropped off by Dec. 5 at one of the designated drop-off locations listed below:
Gift drop-off locations:
- Central – Fire Station #3: 721 Rio Grande
- Northeast – Fire Station #16: 3828 Hercules
- Eastside – Fire Station #27: 6767 Ojo De Agua
- Westside – 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)
Gifts will benefit:
- 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 w/Special Health Care Needs
- El Paso Animal Services
- Opportunity Center – La Casa de las Abuelitas
- Opportunity Center-Magoffin SRO
- Opportunity Center-Magoffin Veterans Emergency Shelter
- Opportunity Center-Veterans Transitional Living Center
- YMCA Armed Services
- Ysleta Senior Housing
- YWCA Transitional Living Center
According to the City of El Paso, by choosing a gift, you can provide joy and comfort to a child, senior, or veteran who may otherwise go without.
“For over 30 years, the Gift Giving Tree, organized by the City’s Department of Community and Human Development’s Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), has relied on the generosity of City employees and residents to bring holiday warmth to our most vulnerable neighbors. Each tag represents a gift that will brighten the holiday for someone facing challenging times,” read the news release by the City.
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