The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current, October 30, 2015, Image 62

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    Wishing Tree Program
Wishing Tree Program
4914 Lief Erikson Dr.
Astoria OR, 97103
Mission Statement:
Our mission since 1982 is to
furnish children 0-18 yr (if in H.S)
gifts during the Christmas season!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
We receive applications from families/ adults that need gifts and /food help for the current season!
Applications will be at the local food banks, schools, and First Lutheran Church on 33rd st. The family,
listing children's gift suggestions in turn go on the yellow bells on trees in the local banks, C.U in Ast and
Warr, Safeway, Fred Meyers, Video Horizon, Aquatic Center, bell placement will be Week of 11- 16.
Choose a bell of choice ! Coast Rehab and volunteers will pick up gifts daily. We then organize gifts by
number to ensure each child's privacy.
The names are placed on the gifts, family packed and placed with the food baskets. If one is requested!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Steve and Barb Roberts
4914 Lief Erikson Dr.
Astoria, OR 97103
Cell 503-791-8773
astoriawishingtreeadoptions@gmail.com
Adoption email: adoption@gmail.com
Thank the team members, C.C.Fairgrounds and Sheriff , Moose Lodge, Anchor Graphics/Red Hare,
Classic Car Club, S.Jetty Dining Room for their Oct 29th Karaoke and costume party gift and food drive, I
Pad Air 2 fundraiser tickets $5, Astoria Bar Pilots, Senior Student projects, 4 H and Girl/Boy Scouts and all
the sponsors that help us!
The baskets are picked up at the Fairgrounds on December 19th or are delivered by the 116th National
Air Guard and the Astoria Rotary on Dec 20th to those in Astoria and Knappa who doesn't have
transportation!
We have an adoption program for families or businesses to provide gift and food for the whole family!
Email: adoption@gmail.com
The donated funds is used to purchase gifts and or gift certificates for any child whose bell was not
chosen from the trees by the return date 12/17! Thank you for your participation; which we feel is a
worthwhile project!
Come to the fairgrounds between the 9 thru the 16th of December if you would like to help us out!
SPONSORED BY:
Classic Towing
GIVING BACK 2015-16 • 41