Target Donating Decorated Christmas Trees to Families in Need

Editor’s note: provided this information to Patch via a news release.

From Dec. 18 to 22, Target stores across the country will celebrate the season of giving by donating 2,790 decorated holiday trees to United Way as part of the Target Share-a-Tree Program.

United Way volunteers will distribute the decorated trees—worth an estimated $500,000—to families in need and partners such as shelters, community centers and childcare programs. This is the 21st consecutive year for this outstanding holiday partnership.

Three Waukesha County Target stores will be collectively donating seven to 10 decorated trees.

“We value our relationship with Target,” said United Way in Waukesha County Executive Director Jayne Thoma. “For more than 20 years, this partnership has enabled us to create memorable holiday experiences for individuals and families throughout the Waukesha County community.”

As further demonstration of Target’s commitment to partnering with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for all people, Target and its team members pledged more than $14.3 million through their 2010 United Way workplace giving campaign.

“Giving to others, especially those in need, is a part of the holidays at Target,” said Laysha Ward, President, Target Community Relations. “With our partners at United Way, Target is honored to continue our tradition of donating holiday trees to families across the country to enjoy this holiday season.”