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GIVING TREE

The PNRC Giving Tree, a program coordinated by the PNRC Community Outreach Committee, is a cherished holiday tradition. We connect member nonprofits with generous businesses and individuals to fulfill the holiday wishes of children, seniors, and families in need throughout the Chamber’s footprint.

On this Page:

  • How the Program Works
  • Our Community Impact
  • Program Timeline
  • Get Involved
  • Giving Tree in the News

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How the Program Works

We serve as the bridge between those who need help and those who want to give:

 

  • Nonprofit Partners: Current nonprofit PNRC members may apply for inclusion and once approved, submit wish lists for physical gifts for their clients.
  • Ambassadors: Local businesses (members and nonmembers alike) host a minimum of 25 Giving Tree tags at their place of business and serve as convenient gift drop-off locations OR support the program financially with a $200 donation, which fills up to 8 wishes.
  • Donors: Community members select a tag, purchase the item, and return it to the Ambassador’s business for collection by the nonprofit.

Our Community Impact in 2025

Gifts

Non-Profit Partners

Program Abassadors

2026 Program Timeline

  • September 17: Nonprofit and Ambassador Applications Open
  • October 2: Nonprofit Application Deadline
  • October 12: Ambassador Application Deadline
  • October 9: Approved Nonprofits Notified
  • October 23: Wish Lists Due from Nonprofits
  • November 6: Tags Prepared & Distributed to Ambassadors
  • December 7: Final Day to Return Gifts to Ambassadors
  • December 7–11: Gift Pickup at Ambassador locations by Nonprofits

Get Involved

Application links for Nonprofit Partners and Ambassadors will be live on this page on September 17, 2026.

For more information or to get started, please contact:
Sheila Talarico | Community Outreach Committee

Giving Tree In the News