YMCA of Lincoln’s Giving Tree Program Collects Donations for Elliot Elementary Kids

The YMCA of Lincoln (ymcalincoln.org) made the holidays a little brighter for children at Elliott Elementary School. Their annual Giving Tree program collected nearly a thousand donations for children in preschool through fourth grade so that every student at Elliott Elementary would receive a special holiday gift this year. Gifts were distributed by YMCA staff and volunteers through the Y’s Community Learning Center (CLC) program on Tuesday, December 14.

“In November and December, countless toys, books, and winter clothing items were collected at our four YMCA membership facilities,” shared Alexis Lipson, Elliott CLC director. “The Giving Tree truly brings people together over the holidays, and seeing the joy in these children’s faces makes it all worth it.”

The YMCA of Lincoln leads the school’s CLC program in providing after school care and summer programming to keep students safe, learning, and active while supporting their families. Students are able to partake in CLC programming at Elliott at no charge. This program has helped hundreds of students improve academically and has provided enriching experiences that they may not have had otherwise.

The YMCA of Lincoln has served the community for 150 years, promoting positive values through programs that build spirit, mind, and body for all. For more information about the YMCA’s Community Learning Center programs, visit ymcalincoln.org.