More than 120 Christmas trees were donated to The Salvation Army in Chicagoland as part of a first-of-its-kind program led by TreeTime Christmas Creations of Lake Barrington. Chicago and suburban residents jumpstarted their holiday giving in October by donating gently used artificial Christmas trees. TreeTime owners Joe and Laurie Kane (of Lake Zurich) presented the large assortment of donated trees to Envoy Dennis Earnhart of The Salvation Army, which were then transported to their thrift stores for distribution to area families in need.
TreeTime Christmas Creations recognized there are area families that don’t have the financial means to purchase a Christmas tree this season and wanted to lend a hand. The Salvation Army has more than 5,000 Chicago area families that regularly visit their local retail stores for household items to make ends meet, and many have to go without decorations for the holiday. Chicago area residents who brought in trees during the month of October received 15% off a new tree purchase at TreeTime Christmas Creations during their “Tree Trade-in Sale”.
“It has been a great and spirited kick off to the holiday season with our first “Tree Trade-in” offer,” says Laurie Kane of TreeTime. “It was amazing to see the outpouring of generosity from Chicago area residents and we hope this donation of artificial trees will help support The Salvation Army in all of the great work that they do, while highlighting the sharing and re-use of Christmas trees.”
TreeTime Christmas Creations, 22N102 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, 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 Lake Zurich residents Joe and Laurie Kane, TreeTime products are available to customers across the country via online or telephone ordering. Showroom hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm, and Saturday/Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm. For more information, please call 847.527.8880 or visit www.treetime.com.
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