Share the Magic of the Holiday Season

This holiday season, let’s come together to bring the magic of Christmas to children in our community. The Hackensack & Backus Giving Tree isn’t just about presents; it’s about sharing love, spreading joy, and ensuring that every child has presents under the tree. Together, we can create beautiful memories for families in need, showing them they are supported by a caring community.

For Families in Need:

If your family would like to participate in this program, please complete the form linked below. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, November 20th.

Sign Up Here

How You Can Help Spread Joy:

Our Giving Tree tradition brings joy, warmth, and a little extra sparkle to local families. Here’s how you can get involved:

How It Works:

• Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving, Giving Trees will be set up at local businesses (locations listed below).
• Each tree is decorated with tags that list a gift a child needs or wishes for.
• Select a tag, purchase the gift (gifts must be new), and return it unwrapped to any participating location by December 15th.
• The gifts are then given to parents, who wrap them at home to add their personal touch. This way, children only know that Christmas is filled with love and surprises—not where the gifts came from.

Every Child Will Receive:

• Something they need
• Something they want
• A stocking full of goodies

Other Ways to Support:

If shopping isn’t your thing, there are other ways to contribute:

• Click here to make a monetary donation: We use all financial contributions to purchase gifts from any tags that remain on the trees after the deadline, ensuring that no child is left without. Donations also help us buy stocking stuffers, so each child receives a special bag of goodies!
• Donate candy: We make sure every child receives some chocolate and sweet treats! Drop off your candy donations at any participating business, and let them know it’s for the Giving Tree.

We are endlessly grateful to our generous community for always making this program a success. Let’s come together to create a season of joy, peace, and blessings for our community.