Free Christmas tree programs. Christmas trees are really very expensive and $30 or 40 is a lot to pay for something you will throw in the trash in a few days. Do a search for free Christmas trees near me and you will be surprised to know, there are programs that give free trees. I found an interesting way to get free or discount trees is to wait until the evening before Christmas.
If found this out years ago when I waiting until the last minute to get a tree. When I went shopping, the man at the tree lot was backing up are ready to call it a day. I found a tree and asked him how much, he said, “take it. It’s free. If you don’t want to wait until Christmas Eve to get a tree, keep reading.
Organizations that Give Free Christmas Trees
Christmas Tree Santas
This organization works with community and human services organizations to help low-income families experience the joys of Christmas by giving away free trees. Of course they can not provide for every family in need, as with most charities it is a first come first serve situation. A certain number of trees are set aside before time.
Families will receive a voucher to present when you come to pick up your Christmas tree. Each year this organization is adding new locations to the list of deserving families. Right now there is six-state this program is available. Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas. Here is a list of states and organizations locations: Here is a list of states and organizations locations:
The Christmas Tree Project
This wonderful organization has an amazing goal to not only give away free trees but fully decorated trees! What an insightful concept, as many needy families may not have the means to spend on electric lights, bulbs, angel tops all the things that make the holiday season come to life. To date, this organization has given more than 2,800 trees! They serve, Colorado Springs and Denver, Reno and Los Angeles, and are now all over the US. To request a tree go here.
- Colorado Springs, Colorado – Call David Fein: 719-799-6070
- Denver, Colorado – Call Jeff Carney: 303-887-5459
- Reno, NV – Call CW Conner: 775-336-8959
- Los Angeles, and CA – Call David Fein: 719-799-6070
Trees for Troops
This is an organization that gives free Christmas trees to military families. The initial program sent a live tree to soldiers who were deployed to try to bring a little holiday cheer to men and women away from their families. Today military families who are separated from the partners can also get free trees. Each year trees are given out to military families on the first weekend of December. If you are a military spouse that would like to receive the free tree contacts the organization early.
Trees for Troops
P.O. Box 3729
Littleton, CO 80161
800-965-1653
Christmas Tree Santas
Roswell Georgia
The Child Development Association
89 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 992-4006
HomeStretch
89 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30075
Phone: (770) 642-9185
Massachusetts
Amesbury, MA
Amesbury Holiday Program
They also give free toys, clothes, and gift cards
Contact: Raelene at 978-388-0626
Malden, MA
Action of Boston Family Community Development
11 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA 02148, Suite 104
(781) 321-2501
Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley
18 Maple St, Salisbury, MA 01952
(978) 462-7003
Community Action Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start
3 Washington Square, Haverhill, MA 01830
978-373-1971
Community Service of Newburyport
35 Summer St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-7562
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center
2 Harris St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0999
The Salvation Army
40 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-0883
The Pettengill House
13 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952
(978) 463-8801
YWCA
13 Market St, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 465-9922
South St. Paul, Minnesota
Neighbors, Inc
222 Grand Ave W, South St Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-5000
New Jersey
Boys and Girls Club
1 Avon Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 242-1200
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
451 Van Houten St, E 18th St, Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 278-7900
North Carolina
Hope Match – Charlotte, NC
Christmas Assistance
The Family Enrichment Movement
101 W. Sugar Creek Street, Charlotte, NC 28625
704) 397-6869
Servant’s Heart
N 9229, Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
(704) 680-6533
Unisal Organization
101 W Sugar Creek Rd Unit 2, Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 521-6166
Charlotte Bridge Home
2200 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 332-8802
Texas
Austin Children’s Shelter
4800 Manor Rd A, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 267-7233
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