Helping local families in crisis or transition
The Giving Tree of Hummelstown and Hershey have supported local families in crisis or transition for over 20 years. Thanks to our committed volunteers, valued relationships, and community support, we help an average of 150 families each year in Lower Dauphin and Derry Township school districts.
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JANUARY THROUGH MARCH ACTIVITY
2026 Projects
Dental Health Kits: 250 dental kits delivered to Lower Dauphin elementary school nurses. Kits included a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental booklet and stickers.
Books for Communities That Care Study Buddy Program: 72 books were provided to Lower Dauphin Communities That Care’s Study Buddies program for elementary students in grades 3-5.
Support to families in need
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Pest control services for family with school age children and pest infestation
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VisionWorks eye exam/glasses for high school student
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Food gift cards were provided to two families with high school students
The Giving Tree was the March sponsor of Lower Dauphin Communities That Care “Do The Right Thing” program. The winner was Senior Alex Griffith who was recognized for his bravery while volunteering at Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association. When a horse fell through the ice, Alex was the first to respond, putting himself in harm’s way to help with the rescue. We are very proud of Alex!
From the Advisory Board of The Giving Tree
Our thanks and recognition to Beth Klahre who has served for over ten years as our Public Relations/Newsletter Chair. We appreciate her talent and skills in creating our newsletters. Beth was a loyal supporter of our organization, and we wish her all the best in the years ahead.
APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER COMMUNITY PROJECTS
June - Jump Start: Provide ABC books for all participating preschoolers in Lower Dauphin’s kindergarten readiness program.
July/August:
Hygiene kits: We will accept donations of shampoo, bars of soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, and toothpaste to fill kits for families in Lower Dauphin schools.
Female sanitary supplies: All the donated sanitary pads and tampons are distributed to the school nurses to keep them available when the need arises.
Delivery address for items: Kim Balog, 40 Waverly Drive, Hummelstown, PA, or Carol Galllerizzo, 1124 Edgewood Drive, Hummelstown, PA 17036
October/November:
Coat Drive: To support our families in need alongside several other nonprofits in our Lower Dauphin community.
December Fruit Baskets:
Baskets to be delivered to the Food Banks in Grantville, Hummelstown, and Hershey.
Please continue to think of The Giving Tree during the year. When you read our newsletters, emails and Facebook posts, please consider helping out. Any amount makes a difference.
Use the DONATE link. Our new link is through Humanitarian Social Innovations, a 501(c)3 public charity, (46-4779591).
Contact Giving Tree at givingtreeofhummelstown@gmail.com
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Giving Tree is a nonprofit program through fiscal sponsorship with Humanitarian Social Innovations, a 501(c)3 public charity. (46-4779591) Questions regarding the relationship should be directed to office@hsifiscalsponsor.org. Login not required on donate page.