City of Cincinnati Kicks Off Holiday Season with Giving Tree

Mayor John Cranley, First Lady Dena Cranley and CRC Director Daniel Betts gathered in the lobby of City Hall on Friday, Dec. 2 to launch the fourth annual City of Cincinnati “Giving Tree” holiday project. As in years past, the Giving Tree is decorated with paper ornaments. The back of each ornament lists an item that a local family needs. Items requested range from toys and books to socks and underwear. Those who wish to participate can stop by City Hall and pluck an ornament off of the tree, purchase the listed item for donation and then place the item unwrapped under the tree. Items will be picked up from under the tree at the end of the day on December 20th. 

This year’s beneficiary is the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC), which has identified seven families from recreation centers throughout the city to support this holiday season. You can watch the press conference here: https://vimeo.com/194063156 

Beyond the Giving Tree, the City of Cincinnati and The Office of Human Relations are teaming up to host the annual "Hats, Gloves and Scarves ... Oh My! drive. Donations are being accepted through Friday, Dec. 9 in the City Hall lobby. All donations will be distributed to area drop-in centers.