Nov 14, 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso is inviting the community to participate in this year's virtual gift-giving tree by choosing a gift for a child, senior, or veteran who is less fortunate, the City said in a press release. Residents are encouraged to visit the gift-giving tree online, select a tag, and purchase a gift to support someone who is facing challenging times this year. Each tag on the tree represents a gift that will make that person's holiday a bit brighter. Wrapped gifts should be dropped off by Dec. 6 at one of the designated drop-off locations listed below: Fire Station #3: 721 Rio Grande Fire Station #22: 6500 N. Mesa Fire Station #23: 5315 Threadgill Fire Station #29: 11977 Pellicano City Hall: 300 N. Campbell (First Floor, near Security Counter) City 3: 801 Texas (First Floor, next to Security Desk The City has also provided a list of those who will benefit from the gifts: Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health CASA of El Paso-Court Appointed Special Advocate Center Against Sexual and Family Violence City of El Paso Department of Public Health Department of Family and Protective Services Department of State Health Services-Children w/Special Health Care Needs El Paso Animal Services Opportunity Center-Magoffin SRO Opportunity Center-Magoffin Veterans Emergency Shelter Opportunity Center-Veterans Transitional Living Center YMCA Armed Services Ysleta Senior Housing YWCA Transitional Living Center "For over 30 years, the Gift Giving Tree—organized by the City’s Department of Community and Human Development’s Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)—has relied on the generosity of City employees and residents to bring holiday warmth to our most vulnerable neighbors," the City said.
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