MEDIA CONTACT:
Faithe Colas (414) 302-4300
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Mary Anne McAndrew (847) 540-6000
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AREA RESIDENTS INVITED TO ‘TRADE-IN’ THEIR ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES TO BENEFIT FAMILIES IN NEED
Donated Trees to be accepted October 1-31
MILWAUKEE, WI (October 8th, 2012) At Christmas, for many families it’s difficult to afford toys and gifts for children to put under the tree, let alone the Christmas tree. Requests to The Salvation Army for food, clothing and toys were up last Christmas, and 2012 promises to be another difficult year for many families.
Treetime Christmas Creations, a national premium artificial tree and
decor company, is teaming up with The Salvation Army this year to help
Milwaukee area families in need with its “Tree Trade-In” program
for the month of October. This is the first year the program will include
the Milwaukee area, as it was unveiled in 2011 for the Chicago and suburban
areas in Illinois.
Milwaukee area families are invited to donate their gently used
artificial Christmas tree (3-feet and larger) to families in need by scheduling
a pick-up at 1-800-SA-TRUCK or visiting www.satruck.org. Area residents who donate a tree will
receive an online coupon code for an extra 10 percent off any new online
Treetime artificial Christmas tree purchase (which includes free shipping), to
be redeemed by October 31. For more information, visit www.treetime.com.
The collected Christmas trees will be donated to The Salvation Army
for distribution to area families in need, and in time for the holiday this
year. The first annual Tree Trade-In program in 2011 benefited nearly 200
families in the Chicagoland area. Last year, The Salvation Army in
Milwaukee County distributed 100,000 toys to needy children of low income and
unemployed families.
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“With so many people
wanting to celebrate the holiday season, it’s hard to imagine Christmas
time without a decorated tree,” says Laurie Kane, Owner, Treetime
Christmas Creations. “We are thrilled to partner with The Salvation
Army to help bring joy to families this holiday, while providing a
‘greener’ way for residents to pass on their Christmas trees for
more years of enjoyment, rather than adding trees to landfills.”
“Many families simply can’t afford a Christmas tree, or
could better spend the money on food and clothing,” said Captain Gerhard
Scheler, The Salvation Army. “Plus, they can continue to use an
artificial Christmas tree year after year. More than 56,000 families shop in
our Milwaukee retail stores in the months leading up to the holiday season, and
thousands more request toys and clothing through our Corps community
centers. We are pleased to partner with Treetime Christmas Creations to
bring the joy of Christmas into the homes of families in need.”
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the
largest social service organization in the world. In Milwaukee County,
The Salvation Army operates 85 programs, including disaster relief, shelter,
meals, rehabilitation programs, child care and head start, senior services and
Christmas assistance. For more information call 1-800-264-6412 or
visit our website at www.SAmilwaukee.org.
About Treetime
Christmas Creations
Treetime Christmas Creations features more
than 200 varieties of Christmas trees, as well as wreaths, garland, storage
containers, accessories and other holiday décor. Treetime
artificial Christmas trees are designed exclusively by seasoned designers that
understand the importance of style, beauty, reliability and quality
craftsmanship. Owned and operated by Joe and Laurie Kane, Treetime
products are available to customers across the country via online, telephone
ordering or at their 50,000 square foot showroom in Lake Barrington, IL (suburb
of Chicago). Showroom and tree donation hours through October 31
are: Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, and Saturday/Sunday
10:00am-5:00pm. For more information, please call 847.527.8880 or visit
www.treetime.com.