Needs From: United Way of Central Massachusetts

Spread holiday cheer by organizing a gift drive or giving tree to support our Club kids and families. Volunteers collect new, unwrapped gifts or essential items, then deliver them to the Club to help ensure every child experiences the magic of the season. Perfect for workplaces, community groups, or families looking to make a meaningful impact this holiday season.

Help fund our holiday celebration for Club kids with a financial donation, and join us to set up for the big day! Volunteers will decorate, prepare activity stations, and help create a festive, joy-filled event for our youth.

Be part of one of the area’s most exciting holiday happenings! The Festival of Trees is a family event featuring a unique display of beautifully decorated trees, a variety of entertainment, and fun for all ages. Join us by sponsoring a tree, which can be decorated reflecting your interests, your business, or a holiday theme. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your company’s visibility and image. The only cost to you is your donation of a tree, lights, decorations, and some gifts. Our sponsors will include individuals, families, civic and social organizations, hospitals, schools, and businesses.

•    ARTIFICIAL TREES ONLY! Non-tree displays will also be accepted (e.g. menorah, winter scene, etc.)
•    Trees/displays can range from 4-8 ft. tall 
•    Trees must have a skirt and lights
•    Do not glue anything onto the tree/display 
•    Do not include anything perishable or edible on the tree/display
•    Do not include any liquor, cannabis, liquor/cannabis paraphernalia, adult-only content, weapons, illegal items, or gift cards/certificates for these or similar items 
•    Be mindful of heavy objects on your tree/display that might make it unstable/top-heavy 
•    Maintain a list of wrapped items that will be included with your tree to be displayed 
•    Create “ghost” gift certificates on the tree/display to ensure against loss; real certificates will be given to the Club staff to secure and distribute to raffle winners when the event ends

•    Tree/display donor will be directed to assemble their trees in a designated location indoors•    Do not hang or connect objects to the walls or ceilings at the venue 
•    Boxes or storage containers for trees, display items, gifts, or decorations should be clearly marked with donor name and brought to set-up; boxes will be stored and used by raffle winners to take items home
•    All trees must be ready for display by 9pm on December 3 so that the Festival workers can prepare the space 
•    Bring ALL supplies needed to set up tree/display: scissors, tape, wire, hooks, step-stool, extension cord, batteries, etc.
•    All items on and around the tree/display will be given to the raffle winner, do not include any items in the display that you would like returned to you after 
 

All items on and around the tree will be given to the winner of your tree. Do not include any items you would like returned.

The Boys & Girls Club of Worcester will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items!

Select window of time to drop off and set up at Worcester Area Mission Society: *

Please submit a video reading your favorite book for us to add to our YouTube channel and to play for our members!

To learn more about this opportunity please email Leah Motsis at lmotsis@bgcworcester.org