Welcome
Adding passion and spirit to the holiday season
Get to know us and what we want to do for the community and beyond.
Mission Statement
The Treesgiving Foundation was created with the purpose of sprucing up the holidays for children and families in the local and surrounding communities. We would like the opportunity to assist those who are in unexpected situations and need some holiday cheer. Whether in the hospital, shelter, or struggling to keep it going during the holiday, Treesgiving is here to let you know, WE CARE. Let us spruce up a tree for you, your child(ren), family, neighbor, or entire community. No children, families, individual, or senior should go without a Christmas tree for the holidays.
Treesgiving is recognized as a 501(c)(3) as of January 2019
EIN/Tax Identification number: 84-2075711
Our Story
Treesgiving was created for a 7 year-old (2018) who wanted to provide all children with a mini tree for the holiday like he had.
"My son had a little mini blue Christmas tree on his dresser in his room. It only had lights on it and he wanted ornaments. My husband took him to the store and they picked some out. After we finished decorating, we discussed being thankful. We spoke how he was fortunate to have his own mini tree because many children do not. This made my son sad. He asked if there was was a way to provide other/all kids with trees. In the moment I told him it was a very nice genuine thought but no. The next day, I thought, I can make that happen for him, and Treesgiving was formed."
- Andrea, Founder of Treesgiving
Who We Are
Andrea
Founder and President of Treesgiving. Having always wanted to make a difference, Andrea is excited to see Treesgiving grow and be able to give holiday cheer to those in the local and surrounding communities.
Jacob
The boy who asked his mom how he could provide trees to everyone who doesn't have one during the holiday season.
Anna and Earlene
As Vice Presidents of Treesgiving, they are excited grow our foundation and bring new ideas of how to spread holiday cheer to more families and seniors throughout our local community.
Our Youth Ambassadors
Caitlyn Evans
Allison Fischer
Caitlyn Evans
A recent graduate of Waterford's Durant High School, Caitlin has been an ambassador throughout 2022-2023 attending our Board Meetings and sharing ideas from a youth perspective. She assisted at Canterbury-on-the-Lake in which residents decorate
trees for themselves or
donate to others who may be in need of a holiday boost. She has been vo
A recent graduate of Waterford's Durant High School, Caitlin has been an ambassador throughout 2022-2023 attending our Board Meetings and sharing ideas from a youth perspective. She assisted at Canterbury-on-the-Lake in which residents decorate
trees for themselves or
donate to others who may be in need of a holiday boost. She has been volunteering with the Treesgiving Foundation since 2021 when she helped assembled over 400 tree kits during our first annual "Build Trees for Kids" event.
Ellie Fischer
Allison Fischer
Caitlyn Evans
Ellie is a sophomore at Waterford Kettering High School. Ellie started as an ambassador in 2022 and is highly involved with the Treesgiving Foundation. She attends Board Meetings, assists with set-up/tear-down of our table at trade shows as well as speaks with potential donors about Treesgiving. Ellie took part in speaking and providin
Ellie is a sophomore at Waterford Kettering High School. Ellie started as an ambassador in 2022 and is highly involved with the Treesgiving Foundation. She attends Board Meetings, assists with set-up/tear-down of our table at trade shows as well as speaks with potential donors about Treesgiving. Ellie took part in speaking and providing all students at Donelson Elementary with a tree kit this past holiday season. She also assists with our annual "Build Trees for Kids" event. Ellie has been volunteering with our foundation since 2021.
Ellie is also a part of the Kettering High School choir.
Makenzie Evans
Allison Fischer
Allison Fischer
Makenzie is an 8th grader at Waterford Mott. She became a youth ambassador in 2022. In 2022 she volunteered at our 2nd annual "Build Trees for Kids" event where over 800 tree kits were assembled. From there she spoke about our foundation to the students at Donelson Elementary in Waterford where she provided every student, 378, with a t
Makenzie is an 8th grader at Waterford Mott. She became a youth ambassador in 2022. In 2022 she volunteered at our 2nd annual "Build Trees for Kids" event where over 800 tree kits were assembled. From there she spoke about our foundation to the students at Donelson Elementary in Waterford where she provided every student, 378, with a tree kit. Mackenzie started volunteering with our foundation in 2021.
Mackenzie is also a member of the Lakeland Players where she played the role of Sebastian in "Little Mermaid Jr."
Allison Fischer
Allison Fischer
Allison Fischer
Allison is a 7th grader at Pierce Middle School in Waterford. Allison became a youth ambassador in 2022. After volunteering at our "Build Trees for Kids" event in 2021 she decided to get involved. Throughout 2022 she volunteered with our "Stuff a truck" bottle and can drive which helped raise over $1200 for our foundation. She attende
Allison is a 7th grader at Pierce Middle School in Waterford. Allison became a youth ambassador in 2022. After volunteering at our "Build Trees for Kids" event in 2021 she decided to get involved. Throughout 2022 she volunteered with our "Stuff a truck" bottle and can drive which helped raise over $1200 for our foundation. She attended Board Meetings, assisted with set-up of trade shows, spoke to students at Donelson Elementary and handed out tree kits to all students who attended the assembly. She also helped deliver 400 tree kits to the Detroit Institute for Children who work with Children with special needs.
Outside of Treesgiving, Allison is a very talented artist.
Help fund our mission
Your generous donation will help us spread cheer and spirit during the holiday season. Thank you.
