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The Christmas Spirit Foundation joined forces with state Christmas tree associations, such as the Michigan Christmas Tree Association, to provide fresh, farm-grown Christmas trees to the men and women serving and defending our country.  Delivering a fresh, real Christmas tree lets us share the holiday spirit with these brave men and women who sacrifice for our freedom.  


What Can I Do to Show My Support?

  • Visit the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Web site to learn more and leave a message for the troops.
  • Make a donation, either online or by mail, to the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation to support programs such as Trees for Troops.
  • Purchase a Real Christmas Tree for the troops at one of 40 participating farms or lots on Trees for Troops Weekend, Dec. 5-7, 2008. (More info coming soon!)
  • Visit select FedEx Office locations during the holiday season to sign a card to be sent along with a tree. (More info coming soon!)
  • Make the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation your "Friend" on Facebook or MySpace to get the latest updates and talk with other supporters. 
  • Donate items (such as sporting tickets or autographed merchandise) to be auctioned off to raise money for the Foundation. Call or e-mail to donate.
  • Search or shop online using Goodsearch, powered by Yahoo! Just designate the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation as your preferred charity, and a certain percentage for each search or purchase you conduct online will go back to the Foundation. Download the tool bar for easy access.
  • If you are a Federal employee, you can donate through the Combined Federal Campaign, CFC#12283.
  • Spread the spirit by forwarding this newsletter along to your family, friends and colleagues.

2008 Final Numbers

Number of trees

  • Delivered 17,082 trees

Number of farms donating trees

  • More than 700

Number of states from which the trees came

  • 29 states

Number of Trees for Troops Weekend Locations where consumers could purchase trees and donate to Trees for Troops program

  • 45 retail locations and farms

Number of bases to which the trees were delivered

  • 53 (including 2 bases overseas)

Number of countries to which trees were shipped

  • at least 3 (including U.S.)

 

2007 Trees for Troops Program was a huge success!

  • Number of Trees Delivered: nearly 17,000

  • Number of Trees Shipped Overseas: 400

  • Number of Countries: 7

  • Number of Participating Farms/Lots: 750-800

  • Number of Participating States: 29

  • Number of Trailer Drop Locations: 40

  • Number of Military Bases: 37 (all branches of service, including National Guard and Coast Guard)

  • Number of FedEx air miles (for overseas shipments): 17,000

  • Number of FedEx over-the-road miles: more than 51,000