Trees for Troops
The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation (CSF) – with support from FedEx Freight – has delivered more than 84,000 Real Christmas Trees to military families since Trees for Troops began in 2005. It has grown from about 400 Christmas Tree growers and retailers participating to more than 850. Over 17,000 families at more than 50 military bases received a Real Christmas Tree in 2010. This year, CSF and FedEx anticipate delivering another 17,000+ trees to military families in the U.S. and overseas, to reach our 100,000th tree milestone!
31 comments
Pat Moon • over 14 years ago
Charlotte, What a wonderful note! Your service to the troops at the holiday is AWESOME! Please encourage your fellow Fedex employees to follow your inspirational lead to vote. You are an inspiration to us all! Thank you for your service to our country.
Beth Doolittle • about 14 years ago
My son and daughter-in-law, both active duty Army, and my grandson have enjoyed trees from Trees for Troops. It's a great way to honor their service and thank them for being willing to be away from their families.
Wendy Richardson • about 14 years ago
Our family volunteers at Great Lakes Naval Base each year to help with the distribution of Christmas trees. I feel like we give back just a little to those who have given so much. It's an honor to be able to help.
M Darling • about 14 years ago
We agree Wendy - we help with the delivery of trees at Ft. Drum in NY and it is gut wrenching to see those families trying to maintain a "normal" life. Hopefully giving them a farm fresh, made in the USA Christmas tree will help to ease that burden at this very important season of the year. Thank you to all our troops and their families where ever they may be!
Sherrie Taylor • about 14 years ago
Trees for Troops is my favorite charity. We are so happy to be a part of such a wonderful program. Also want to say, we are happy to be a part of trees going to the MacDill AFB.
Jason Moore • about 14 years ago
Our farm is so proud to be a part of Trees for Troops! We have sent several trees to my good friends serving in the Air Force and Army overseas. This is a great partnership with FedEx and the National Christmas Tree Growers Association. Keep up the great voting!!