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The Giving Tree

"Bringing Joy to Families in Need this Holiday Season"

Overview: Join us in making a difference! This year, The Sonnentag is excited to announce our Annual Giving Tree Campaign, a heartfelt initiative to provide gifts to families in need in our community. Help us spread joy by nominating families and adopting families to make this season truly special.

How It Works:

  1. Nominate a Family - Do you know a family in need? Submit a nomination to bring them holiday cheer.
  2. Adopt a Family - Open your heart and bring joy by adopting a family. You’ll receive a wish list to fulfill their holiday dreams.
  3. Give a Donation - Can’t adopt a family? Consider donating toward gifts and essentials.

Contact Us: For questions or more details, please reach out to Sharlae Vanis. 
715-836-3232
vaniss@uwec.edu

This campaign runs November 10th - December 15th. Gifts will be distributed by The Sonnentag Team the week of December 16th. No late gifts will be accepted. 

 

  • The Giving Tree Donation Link

    If you're unable to purchase and drop off a gift at The Sonnentag but would still like to support a family in need, please consider making a donation in any amount. Our staff will be delighted to select and purchase gifts on your behalf, ensuring your contribution makes a meaningful difference this season!

  • Nominate a Family

    Know a family that could use some extra joy this holiday season?
    Complete our nomination form, and we’ll add them to our Giving Tree list!

  • Adopt a Family

    Interested in giving back this holiday season?
    Fill out your information, and Sharlae will reach out to connect you with a family to support.

Family 1 (adopted)

Boy 8
Loves: Lanky box a lot!
Jeans: Size 8 Slims
Shirts: Size Medium, 8, or 7/8
Shoes: Size 3
**Wishes for bluetooth headphones, a bean bag chair, he's into mario, sonic, roblux

Girl 7
Shirts: Size 7/8
Loves: Reborn Dolls, Art, Color Wonder, Descendents 4
**Needs pajamas, slippers (size 1)
**Wishes for a wooden doll crib, diaper change table, and highchair

Boy 5
Pants: Size 5 or Slim 6
Shirts: Size 5/6
Shoes: Size 13
Loves: Paw Patrol, Magna Tiles, color wonder, monster trucks, and remote control vehicles.
**Wishes for paw patrol rescue wheels and magnatiles.

Boy 4
Shirts: Size 4 or 4t
Shoes: Size 11 or 12
Loves: Paw Patrol, Coloring, and Magnatiles
**Wishes for Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels

Boy 1
Shirts/Pants: Size 12-18
Shoes: Infant 4
Loves: Ms. Rachel, Cars

Family 2

Girl 11
Shirt: XL / 14
Shoes: Women's 8
**Wishes for real live pet (toy), anything Barbie, or Taylor Swift

Girl 10
Shirt: Large / 10-13
Shoes: Youth 5
**Wishes for anything stitch and scrapbooking

Boy 4
Clothing: 4-5
Shoes: Youth 13
**Wishes for anything dinosaur related, play guns, and color wonder coloring

Girl 2
Clothing: 2T
Shoes: Youth 8
**Wishes for baby doll and bottle, Cocomelon, Barbies and color wonder coloring

Boy 1
Clothing: 18 Month
Shoes: Youth 5
**Wishes for cars, toys that move or make music.

Family 3 (adopted)

Boy 6 (has ASD)
Clothing: 8/10
**Wishes for anything Jurassic World, farm animals, tractors, Harry Potter

Boy 5 (has ASD)
Clothing: 6/7 or 7
**Wishes for cars, dinosaurs, picasso tiles, and legos

Family 4

Woman 26
Clothing: Medium
**Wishes for self care items

Male 25
Clothing: medium / large clothes.
**Wishes for fuzzy pajama pants.

Child 6 months
Clothing: 9-12 month
**Wishes for sensory items

Woman 53
Clothing: Medium
**Wishes for self care items, crafty items, bird or animal related things.

Family 5

Boy 10
Pant Size: 12-14
Shirt Size: L
Shoe Size: 6
Needs: Pants (Sweatpants are his favorite) and Hoodies
**Wishes for posca paint markers, one piece book, wireless over ear headphones

Boy 1.5
Size: 2T
**Wishes for bath toys, big trucks, disney cars, toys