Get Involved | Festival of {Giving} Trees

Create something unforgettable

Donate a decorated tree

Businesses, organizations, groups, schools, families and individuals are invited to donate a new artificial tree with a holiday or organization-inspired theme. Display it at the Festival, online or both.

Register by November 10 to be listed in the program
Submit online tree photos by November 15
Set up at La Salle on December 1 or 2

See Tree Options & Guidelines

Give your time

Volunteer with us

Hundreds of volunteers help welcome guests and keep the Festival running. Opportunities include admissions, raffle sales, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, banquet serving, setup, cleanup and year-round events.

See Opportunities & Volunteer

Every gift makes a difference

Donate to the Festival

There are many ways to help. We gratefully accept monetary gifts as well as donated items, gift cards, supplies and services that support our Festival, raffles, auctions and year-round events.

Make a monetary donation

One-time gifts of any amount help cover event expenses and allow us to give more to the cancer organizations we support.

Donate an item or service

Businesses and individuals may contribute raffle or auction items, gift cards, food and beverages, event supplies, printing, professional services or other useful goods.

Not sure whether your donation is a good fit? Please contact us—we are happy to talk through what would be most helpful.

Complete the Donation Form

Community Partner Packages

Looking for year-round recognition?

Businesses and organizations can also choose a Community Partnership package, with recognition and benefits shared across our events throughout 2026.

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Giving Trees for Life, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID: 04-3528815.

Share the celebration

Attend, participate and spread the word

Bring friends to the Festival, join a year-round event, purchase raffle chances and share Festival announcements. Every new person who discovers the mission strengthens it.

See Year-Round Events →