Moorestown Nonprofit's Trim-A-Tree Challenge Helps Those In Need

MOORESTOWN, NJ — A Moorestown based nonprofit is inviting residents to participate in the Trim-A-Tree Challenge to help those in need this holiday season.

The Local Acts of Kindness Foundation’s Trim-A-Tree Challenge calls for neighbors to decorate a table-top holiday tree in any way they wish, within five days with $5 gift cards and words of encouragement, for local families in need this holiday season.

The nonprofit will drop off and pickup trees within 10 miles of Zip Code 08057. Completed trees will be acknowledged and featured on their website and local social media. Below are some of the groups that are participating in the challenge.

The Local Acts of Kindness Foundation recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. It inspires, encourages, and brings neighbors together for the purpose of practicing kindness towards others, within their own communities and beyond.

It was formed by the DiPasquale family, which has been active in the Moorestown community for several years. It all began with their Tractor Trailer Challenge in 2017 and 2018, in which they ask the community to help them pack a tractor trailer to help victims of natural disasters.

One aspect of the nonprofit is Senior Serenades, a program in which musical teens donate their time and talents entertaining local seniors at assisted living facilities, playing piano and various band instruments.

When the coronavirus pandemic resulted in residents being asked to quarantine earlier this year, they took their performances virtual. Read more here: Moorestown Teens Perform Virtual Show For Quarantined Seniors

The Local Acts of Kindness Foundation creates community challenges and programs encouraging kindness among neighbors. For more information on the foundation, visit their website.

This story is part of Patch's Headlining Hope series, which profiles local nonprofits and charitable organizations in need of volunteers and resources. If you know of a local organization that should be profiled, contact Anthony.Bellano@patch.com.