The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree is a ministry of First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. FUMC BR is working with Dufrocq Elementary and the Gardere Initiative to ensure that children receive gifts for Christmas!

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How to participate:

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1. Choose a student to sponsor.
    

2. You will receive a confirmation email from givingtree@firstmethodist.org.
    

3. Purchase gifts for the child using their wishlist as a guide. Other gift ideas include:

   • Action Figures

   • Books

   • Colors/Markers

   • Dolls/Barbies

   • Football/basketball/soccer ball

   • Games

   • Legos

   • Puzzles

   • Remote control car/truck

   • Reusable water bottles

   • Clothing is also a great gift. Some ideas are below

     • Athletic shoes

     • Gloves/Hat

     • Jacket

     • Jeans/pants

     • Jewelry/hair accessories

     • Shirts

     • Socks

     • Sweatpants

     • Sweatshirts

     • Underwear
        

4. Wrap each gift separately and place them ALL in a plastic trash bag. Be sure to tie the bag closed and use an additional bag, if necessary. Gifts are given anonymously. 
    

5. On the bag, please put a piece of paper that clearly states your student's name and identification number (for example: DE 26 or GI 43).
    

6. Return the gift sack to the Conference Center before December 14. You may also return the gifts to the front office.
    

7. Gifts will be delivered to both schools on Monday, December 15. You are welcome to help load the truck with all the presents and bring the gifts to the schools! Email us to learn more about this opportunity! Please note: you will not be allowed to give your gift directly to you Giving Tree Child.