Giving Tree Program
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Joy, Dignity & Choice
These are the gifts that the Giving Tree families receive. Parents experience Joy when buying gifts for their children. Seniors have a sense of Dignity when making their own purchase. A family has a Choice to select the items that their family needs the most.
THE GIVING TREE RETURNS!
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton is pleased to once again sponsor a Christmas Giving Tree (Adopt-a-Family) program. We will be collecting monetary donations as we have done the last two years and then use those donations to purchase gift cards for the families. "The amount of gratitude in the world increases one thoughtful person at a time."
- From one of the parishes that participates in the Giving Tree program.
DATA BY THE NUMBERS:
HOW DOES IT WORK?
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
We hope that you will continue supporting this wonderful ministry with as much love and generosity as you have in the past. We have provided a Q&A section that may answer some questions. Please contact Roxanne Rasmussen at roxanneras@gmail.com with any other questions. |
OUR GOAL
$103,250.00 
CURRENT TOTAL
$25433.03 |
WHAT YOUR INVOLVEMENT MEANS TO OTHERS
"...abundant thanks for your generous offering to advance this beautiful program that will be wonderful to our families and will be a ray of hope for all."
"...this WAS the Christmas that she and her husband would not have been able to provide for their children."
"...the smile on their faces even just for a moment is a joy to see. Thank you and God bless you and the Catholic Community of Pleasanton for all you do."
"the families are thrilled with their gifts, and the children especially. What a beautiful expression of love from your congregation."
"Some simply said, "Thank you" for their gift cards, and I'm sure they, too, had a much better Christmas than they would have otherwise."
We do thank each of the CCOP parishioners and families and your team who delivered the gifts for helping to bring the Light of Christ's love, caring and hope to needy families and for making their lives much brighter.
"...this WAS the Christmas that she and her husband would not have been able to provide for their children."
"...the smile on their faces even just for a moment is a joy to see. Thank you and God bless you and the Catholic Community of Pleasanton for all you do."
"the families are thrilled with their gifts, and the children especially. What a beautiful expression of love from your congregation."
"Some simply said, "Thank you" for their gift cards, and I'm sure they, too, had a much better Christmas than they would have otherwise."
We do thank each of the CCOP parishioners and families and your team who delivered the gifts for helping to bring the Light of Christ's love, caring and hope to needy families and for making their lives much brighter.
FAQs (Frequently asked questions)
Why the change from adopting families to asking for monetary donations?
The families that are supported in the nine parishes have requested gift cards again this year. We can imagine the joy that parents feel when they can buy their children gifts.
How can I decide how much money to donate?
You can contribute as much as you are willing or capable of at this time. All contributions regardless of amount are welcomed. A good guideline would be to donate as much money as you would normally have spent on the family that you would have adopted.
How can I be sure the gift cards given to the families will be used for the intended purpose of purchasing Christmas gifts for their families?
We give our gifts freely out of love for God and our neighbor. We can only control our giving; we trust the recipient to use the gift card wisely in a way that is the most helpful to them. Given the economic difficulties many people are facing, these gift cards can be a blessing beyond just Christmas gifts for their family.
How will these gift cards be distributed?
Giving Tree Core Team members will personally deliver each parish’s gift cards to the parish contact person. We plan to include a Christmas card or note to each family from CCOP with the gift card. The parish contact will then organize the delivery to the families. This maintains the anonymity that has always been an important part of the Giving Tree ministry.
How much money is needed to purchase a sufficient number of gift cards?
We have about 2000 individuals among our 454 Giving Tree families. If we plan for $50 in gift cards for each person that bring us to our goal of $103,200. We will keep the parish informed of our progress through our website, Flocknotes, and other platforms.
How can I donate?
You can donate through the parish website via tithe.ly by clicking on the "DONATE NOW" button below. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SELECT "The Giving Tree" in the Give To field. You can also drop off a check through the mail slot at the St. Augustine rectory. Please write “Giving Tree” in the memo line, if dropping off a check. We will accept the donations through Thursday, December 1st.
The families that are supported in the nine parishes have requested gift cards again this year. We can imagine the joy that parents feel when they can buy their children gifts.
How can I decide how much money to donate?
You can contribute as much as you are willing or capable of at this time. All contributions regardless of amount are welcomed. A good guideline would be to donate as much money as you would normally have spent on the family that you would have adopted.
How can I be sure the gift cards given to the families will be used for the intended purpose of purchasing Christmas gifts for their families?
We give our gifts freely out of love for God and our neighbor. We can only control our giving; we trust the recipient to use the gift card wisely in a way that is the most helpful to them. Given the economic difficulties many people are facing, these gift cards can be a blessing beyond just Christmas gifts for their family.
How will these gift cards be distributed?
Giving Tree Core Team members will personally deliver each parish’s gift cards to the parish contact person. We plan to include a Christmas card or note to each family from CCOP with the gift card. The parish contact will then organize the delivery to the families. This maintains the anonymity that has always been an important part of the Giving Tree ministry.
How much money is needed to purchase a sufficient number of gift cards?
We have about 2000 individuals among our 454 Giving Tree families. If we plan for $50 in gift cards for each person that bring us to our goal of $103,200. We will keep the parish informed of our progress through our website, Flocknotes, and other platforms.
How can I donate?
You can donate through the parish website via tithe.ly by clicking on the "DONATE NOW" button below. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SELECT "The Giving Tree" in the Give To field. You can also drop off a check through the mail slot at the St. Augustine rectory. Please write “Giving Tree” in the memo line, if dropping off a check. We will accept the donations through Thursday, December 1st.