Giving Tree Program Helps Local Families in Need

The Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC) and Mercer Island’s Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) are asking the community to help in providing some of life’s necessities to low income Island families this holiday season.

The Giving Tree is beautifully displayed at the MICEC. Hanging on the tree are tags for grocery gift cards, health care items and family products. Participants may remove a Giving Tree tag and are encouraged to return these new, unopened items starting Monday, December 1, to the MICEC’s Giving Tree Collection Box. Items will be accepted as late as Friday, December 19.

“Help others achieve their dream, and you will achieve yours,” said Cheryl Manriquez, YFS Family Assistance Coordinator. “Your participation in our MIYFS Holiday Giving Tree Program will help ensure all Islanders have a meaningful 2014 holiday season.”

MIYFS will make these products available at the Food Pantry to families in need during the holidays and throughout the year.

For more information about MIYFS Services, please visit www.miyfs.org.