Give with Heart. Make the Season Matter.
Giving Tree
Brighten the Holidays for a Neighbor in Need
The Giving Tree Holiday Program
The Giving Tree is a holiday gift program by Tri‑Lakes Cares that connects generous donors with local families in need. You can sponsor a child, teen, or senior and help bring warmth, dignity, and joy during the holiday season. Each ornament represents a real person in our community — someone who could use a little extra light this time of year. Your gift reminds them they’re not alone.
How the Giving Tree Works
Families Register with Tri‑Lakes Cares
Eligible neighbors provide gift wish lists for children (0–17) and seniors in their household.
Select Ornaments from Giving Trees
Community members, businesses, and faith groups can pick ornaments representing individuals and their holiday wishes. Gifts and gift cards are requested to be a $25 value.
Donors Purchase Gifts or Gift Cards
Donors shop for the requested gift or gift card and return items to Tri-Lakes Cares (Monday-Thursday 9 am to 5 pm) by Dec. 9th. Please bring the item or gift card UNWRAPPED with the ORIGINAL ORNAMENT.
TLC Distributes the Gifts
Our team ensures every gift received between Oct 28 and Dec 9 reaches the intended family (based on the ornament code) — just in time to brighten the holidays.
Important Dates
Ornament Pickup Starts – Oct 28, 2025
Gift Drop-Off Dates – Oct 28 thru Dec 9, 2025
Distribution Dates – Dec 16 and Dec 18, 2025
*Please note* – we cannot guarantee gifts will reach the intended families if dropped off after Dec 9, 2025
Ready to Spread Holiday Cheer?
Sponsor a Gift Recipient
Pick up a Giving Tree Ornament in person and shop for a child or senior. Return the unwrapped gift or gift card with the original ornament between October 28 and December 9 to Tri-Lakes Cares, and we will deliver in time for the holidays.
Gift Drop-Off Location
Tri-Lakes Cares, 235 N Jefferson St, Monument, CO 80132 – Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm
Become a Giving Tree Recipient
If you would like to be a Giving Tree recipient, please contact your Case Manager.
Your Giving Tree Impact
One tag
One gift
One life touched
That’s the power of your giving
