University Staff Senate invites the campus community to participate in this year’s Holiday Giving Tree to help provide gifts for those who might otherwise not receive anything for the holidays.
For more than 25 years, Marquette has partnered with United Way to ensure that hundreds of community members feel loved during the holiday season. Marquette will be matched with several agencies to support individuals in need.
Those interested in participating should submit their name and email address via the online form by Friday, Nov. 6.
Gift tags will be sent to participants via email by mid-November; tags will include the age of the recipient, the category of gift (clothing, game, book, etc.) and the name of the partnering agency. Each tag is valued at $25.
Last year, 207 Marquette employees and students from more than 50 offices and departments donated 410 gifts for those who might otherwise not receive anything for the holidays.
Gifts will be collected from Dec. 7-11. Gift bags are preferred over wrapping.
Hot chocolate and candy canes are a new addition to this year’s drop-off. Gift drop-off stations will be available in two locations:
- AMU 254 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Dental School room 192
There will also be a drop-off table at the Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 4:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Westowne Square.
Marquette volunteers will deliver gifts to the agencies by Dec. 16. For more information, contact maria.cooper@marquette.edu.
