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angstlessk

(11,862 posts) Wed Dec 16, 2020, 10:06 PM Dec 2020

When people used to go shopping at a mall [View all]

there was a tree from which one could pick a wish and fulfill it by putting the gift under the tree, to be delivered to the wisher.

Where does one go now to help those in need for a gift?

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When people used to go shopping at a mall [View all] angstlessk Dec 2020 OP

Call your local school, church or food pantry. They'll know. KentuckyWoman Dec 2020 #1

one of our local walmarts had a tree,,,,, truly it's nearly too late,,,, KarenS Dec 2020 #2

Our public library always has a tree like that. Ohiogal Dec 2020 #3

Here's how you can help: USPS 's Operation Santa FSogol Dec 2020 #4

The Post Office used to keep letters to Santa you could read and pick from. I did that one year c-rational Dec 2020 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author WhiskeyWulf Dec 2020 #13

Check your local newspaper. GoCubsGo Dec 2020 #6

A Goodwill or Salvation Army. Doreen Dec 2020 #7

goodwill makes management rich bedazzled Dec 2020 #11

Good point Doreen Dec 2020 #14

My YMCA has a tree like that. nt Nay Dec 2020 #8

We looked around and found one in our family. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2020 #9

Wow great glad you are so kind angstlessk Dec 2020 #10

Everyone is so excited! Cracklin Charlie Dec 2020 #12