2025 YMCA Giving Tree
Every year, through the YMCA Giving Tree, community members - young and old - have the opportunity to bring joy, spread light, and make holiday wishes come true for those in need in the Fargo/Moorhead/West Fargo community. Read below to learn more about the Y's giving efforts this holiday season and find an opportunity that fits with you and your family.
Giving Tree Locations
YMCA Giving Tree Locations Now Open:
- Fercho YMCA - 400 1st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
- Schlossman YMCA - 4243 19th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Community locations opening soon!
Your generosity brings so much joy and hope to families who may not otherwise have presents to open this season! Read below to learn how you can support the effort!
Host a Tree
The more locations we're able to have trees with children's wish lists in our community, the more children the Giving Tree Program is able to serve. If you're interested in hosting a tree at your work, in your place of business, or at your church, please email: GivingTree@YMCANorthernSky.org to learn more.
Help Provide Gifts
Your generosity brings so much joy and hope to families who may not otherwise have presents to open this season! Read below to learn how you can support the effort!
Shop for a Child's Wishlist
Starting November 1, tags will be available at the Fercho and Schlossman YMCAs and other community locations. Pick a tag, buy the corresponding gift, and return it unwrapped to the YMCA by December 5.
Shop the Our Amazon and Target Gift Lists
Our biggest need items are on our Amazon and Target Gift Lists. Ship directly to the YMCA Elf Squad at the Fercho YMCA!
Donate Gift Cards for the Hard-To-Shop-For Teens
NEW THIS YEAR! We're hosting a gift card drive to help shop for Teens.
- We have hundreds of teens requesting gifts each year, and they can be difficult to buy gifts for.
- Gift card donations should be in increments of $25 to a food, entertainment, or retail establishment a teen would enjoy using.
- Please drop off at the Fercho or Schlossman Member Services Desk.
Donate Monetarily
Make a cash donation that will allow our YMCA Giving Elves to directly purchase the gift items that are most requested by families, and ensure that every participant receives gifts and much needed necessities this holiday season.
Volunteer
Join the YMCA Elf Squad as a volunteer and help spread holiday joy! Various volunteer opportunities will be needed from November through December, including sorting and packing gifts, gift distribution, and more!
If you are a company wanting to provide a group to volunteer, please email givingtree@ymcanorthernsky.org so we can schedule you together, instead of individually.
Volunteer for Giving Tree Here
Thank You Sponsors!
Giving Tree Sponsor:
Forum Communications
Registration Partners:
Great North Pole
Salvation Army
True North Church
Become a Sponsor!
The YMCA Giving Tree would not be possible without the support of our community. If your business or organization would be interested in supporting this program as we serve children in need in our community during the holiday season, we would welcome your support.
2025 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES (PDF)
Email GivingTree@YMCANorthernSky.org to learn how you can become a sponsor of this heartwarming community program.
Does Your Family Need Help?
- 2025 Registration for the YMCA's Giving Tree program has reached capacity, and is now closed.
- Please note: if your family is seeking resources, please call FirstLink at 211 or visit their website at myfirstlink.org
- If you are a Fergus Falls family in need, your local Giving Tree is provided through a partnership with the Salvation Army of Fergus Falls and the Blessing Closet. Please visit their website to learn more: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/FergusFalls/
Whatever holiday you and your family are celebrating this season, we wish you peace, joy, and hope!