Giving Tree 2026
Arcola's Giving Tree: Sharing Hope, Love, and Joy This Holiday Season!
The Arcola Giving Tree is an annual holiday outreach program that brings our church and community together to share God's love and make the season brighter for local families in need. This year, we are partnering with Creighton's Corner Elementary, Elaine Thompson Elementary, Brambleton Middle, Watson Mountain Middle, and Independence High School to provide Christmas gifts for more than 500 children, youth, and adult family members. With your generosity and support, we can ensure that every individual is remembered, celebrated, and blessed this Christmas. There are several ways to get involved, and every act of kindness makes a difference!
Adopt Someone — Make Their Christmas Brighter!
Help spread Christmas joy by adopting a child, youth, or adult family member from our Giving Tree! Choose an individual from our list and purchase gifts to help make their holiday special. With over 500 individuals to support, every adoption brings us one step closer to ensuring no one is forgotten.
Schedule Your Gift Drop-Off
Once you've purchased your gifts, please sign up for a time slot to drop them off at Arcola Church. Scheduling your drop-off helps our Giving Tree team organize and prepare gifts for distribution to our school partners and families.
Make a Monetary Donation
Want to support the Giving Tree but don't have time to shop? Monetary donations are a wonderful way to help! Your generosity allows our team to purchase additional gifts, fulfill last-minute requests, and ensure that every individual receives something special this Christmas.
Please select "Giving Tree" from the dropdown menu when making your donation.
Volunteer — Be Part of the Joy!
It takes many helping hands to make the Giving Tree a success! Volunteers are needed to help collect, organize, sort, and prepare gifts for distribution. Whether you have a little time or a lot, your willingness to serve helps bring this special ministry to life.
Together, We Can Bless Over 500 Lives This Christmas!
Whether you adopt someone, make a donation, drop off gifts, or volunteer your time, you are helping share the true spirit of Christmas with our neighbors. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ and helping Arcola spread hope, love, and joy throughout our community!
Questions? Contact Stephanie Slocum, Director of Serve.
