Demopolis High FBLA enriches Christmas with Giving Tree project

Demopolis High School FBLA project, “The Giving Tree” was a huge success! FBLA students collected gifts for children in need this holiday season. Donations and gifts were provided by DMS and DHS students, as well as various student organizations who collaborated in order to provide a very special Christmas surprise for children. FBLA was able to collect more than 200 toys, books, games, and more for DHR’s Project Merry Christmas.

FBLA Sponsor, Kelly Gandy commended, “what better way to experience the joy of giving to others than providing a child in need with a Christmas surprise.” She said, “it was nice to see the joy these students experienced from giving to others.”

The Giving Tree was set up early November in the DHS lobby and outside Mrs. Laura Holley’s office at DMS. Students were encouraged to find a leaf containing a special gift that was wanted by a child in need.  FBLA students, Taylor Vail and Makayla Durden helped organize the project and collected toys until Dawn Hewitt, DHR representative, picked them up to be sorted and distributed this Christmas season.