(note - all time slots for trees are currently full @ Valley. Coopersville United Methodist church, our partner location, has AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS HERE >)

Saturday, Dec. 3rd

9:00am - Noon (specifically for special needs families) 

Noon - 2:00Pm (for any family in need)

Driving to the lot. Searching for the perfect tree. The joy on the kids' faces when you load it on the car. The memories of setting it up in the perfect place with the finishing touches! 


Most of us have memories like this from our childhoods. But, for special needs families, it can be hard to make these memories in regular Christmas Tree Farms. 


We're partnering with Coopersville UMC Church and community partners to help change that. 


There will be tons of artificial trees to choose from -all for free- plus festive snacks, cheerful Christmas music, a photo booth to remember your trip, and more fun and surprises!

Special Needs Families can schedule a time slot from 9am-Noon just for their family to build some special memories. We will make as many accommodations as possible to ensure that your family has a wonderful time searching for the right tree, sharing tasty treats, and taking your own special "artificial" Christmas tree home to decorate!

Then from Noon - 2pm, we will have an open lot, welcoming families in need to come and make their own memories selecting a tree (our gift to you.) There is no sign up needed for this time - we just want to bless our community!

 



get a time slot

9am to Noon is blocked off specifically
for Special Needs Families to schedule a time and make some memories. Make sure to include any ​special requests or needs in the comments box when you sign up!

Click here to sign up!


How  can  you be involved? 

Here's how you can help:


Set up for the event:
We need help to set up trees, plus to string lights, set up tables and such, and then set up decorations and lights to be shopped inside.  Setup date to be announced! 


Day of the event:
We are looking for...

6 morning workers (9:00-Noon), 

6 afternoon workers (12-3pm including cleaning up)
​2-3 people to make and serve hot chocolate, snacks, and take pictures at a photo booth.

We need lots of help to make this event a success-
Click here to volunteer!



We need Sponsors!  We are accepting monetary donations that will be used to purchase gas cards for families, assist us in purchasing new Christmas tree lights and decorations and refreshments.

Click here to donate

donate

While this is a totally free event offered to Special Needs Families and those in need, we still need your support.

We are collecting NEW or GENTLY USED Christmas trees

Preferably table top size up to 8 ft. 

Drop off on Sunday mornings at church or office hours Mon & Wed 9am to Noon, or email us to make special drop-off arrangements, or to request a local pickup.  

valleyoffice@valleychurchallendale.org

We will be accepting donations of homemade baked goods and prepackaged treats too. Click here to sign up!

We are also collecting gas cards, NEW Christmas tree lights and decoration, and we are accepting financial donations. Use the online giving link to make a 

monetary donation. Click here.