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This year has brought significant economic challenges to residents in Midland County. Gifts under the tree at Christmas may, unfortunately, not be at the top of the list this year.
We know the joy a child feels when there is a special gift just for them under the tree.
The United Way of Midland County Sharing Tree program helps our community fill the local holiday wishes of those in need. Now in its 19th year, Sharing Tree strives to ensure that every person feels the touch of our caring community this holiday season and throughout the year.
New for 2009 is the opportunity to help meet two targeted needs in Midland County. Supplies for ABC Kits will provide parents and area preschoolers with activities and tools to make education fun. In addition, one of our areas biggest unmet needs is transportation. Requests for gas-only cards and Dial A Ride and County Connection vouchers will help provide the resources for many hard working families and individuals throughout the year.
There are Sharing Tree tags out on trees throughout the community, including area churches, businesses, corporations, and at United Way. The Midland Mall will also have their traditional tree near the information booth. This year, Dream Tracers, near Sears, has graciously agreed to accept Sharing Tree gifts at the mall.
Wrap the gift so that it can be opened during gift-check in, securely tape the tag to the gift and return your gift to any Sharing Tree location by Saturday December 5th. Gifts will continue to be accepted at United Way right up until Christmas eve.
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