The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree is a program that provides gifts for local children who may otherwise go without this holiday season. The Giving Tree project is coordinated in partnership with Judi Lindgren, Island Market, and the Orcas Community Resource Center. This program is funded by Orcas Island community members (that participate in or donate to the project,) and the Orcas Lions Club. The Giving Tree itself will be on display at Island Market in November and December. All forms will remain confidential, and there is no screening for eligibility.

The qualifications are as follows:

• The child may not be older than 18 (19 if they still attend high school)
• The child must be a full-time resident of Orcas Island
• Items listed for each child must not exceed a total of $125
• Gifts must be picked up at the Orcas Community Resource Center no later than December 21

Islanders interested in supporting the Giving Tree may do so in the following ways:

• Pick out a tag on the Giving Tree, purchase the gifts that this child has requested, then return the wrapped gifts to the Orcas Community Resource Center, via our no-contact drop-off and pre-arranged drop-off/pick-up times. Simply call to arrange a time for a no-contact gift drop-off. Once you arrive at the Resource Center, please ring the front video doorbell. A staff member will then be alerted to take the gift(s) inside for safekeeping until they are distributed to the child or sibling group you’ve selected.
• If you would like to shop for a child, or sibling group, but are unable to stop by Island Market and select a tag yourself, you may contact Jana Daniel-Webb at OCRC (jana@orcascrc.org / 360-376-3184) and she will select one for you. 
• Make a cash donation at any Island Market cash register using the donation tags located next to the Giving Tree. Any amount helps, and will go directly towards the cost of procuring gifts for our Orcas youth in need.
• Donate directly to the Orcas Community Resource Center using our online donation form via the blue 'Donate Now!' button on this page. Be sure to specify that your contribution goes to “The Giving Tree”, in the 'Comments' box located at the bottom of the form.
• Shop local! You’re encouraged to shop locally to support our Orcas businesses. Many businesses would be happy to help select a gift if you are unable to shop in person. Let’s support our island during this holiday season with our Orcas Strong can-do attitude!