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Released 2 October 2012
Christmas in
October!
Area Residents Invited to Get Early Start on Sharing the Holiday
Spirit
WHAT: For many Americans,
it’s hard to imagine celebrating Christmas without a tree to
decorate. Yet today many families struggle to make ends meet and in turn
have to forego some holiday traditions like purchasing a Christmas tree.
The Salvation Army is teaming up with Treetime, a national premium artificial
tree and décor company headquartered in Chicago’s northwest
suburb, to help Milwaukee and Chicago area families in need with its Tree
Trade-In program.
WHEN: October 1 –
31, 2012
WHERE: Area residents
can donate their gently used artificial Christmas tree by contacting The
Salvation Army to schedule a pick-up of their donated tree by contacting: The
Salvation Army at:
1800-SA-TRUCK www.satruck.org
Or donate your gently used
artificial tree at:
Treetime Christmas Creations showroom
22N102 Pepper Road
Lake Barrington,
IL
www.treetime.com
Residents who donate an artificial tree will receive up to 15 percent
off a new Treetime artificial Christmas tree purchase (to be redeemed by
October 31).
WHY: Treetime Christmas Creations
business owners Joe and Laurie Kane know firsthand how festive decorations,
especially a Christmas tree, can lift one’s spirits during the holiday
season. The Salvation Army has more than 5,000 Chicago area families and
56,000 in Milwaukee County, that regularly visit their local retail stores in
the months leading up to the holiday season. The two area organizations
have teamed up to spread holiday cheer through donations of gently used
artificial trees for local families in need.
WHO: The Salvation Army is the
largest social service organization in the world and the single largest direct
provider of social services in Chicago and the state of Illinois. The
Army operates 200 points of entry in neighborhoods across the greater Chicago
area and 85 programs in Milwaukee County, providing disaster relief, shelter,
meals, rehabilitation programs, child care and head start, senior services and
more.
Treetime Christmas Creations features more than 200 varieties of Christmas
trees, as well as wreaths, garland, storage containers, accessories and other
holiday décor. Treetime artificial Christmas trees are designed
exclusively by seasoned designers that understand the importance of style,
beauty, reliability and quality craftsmanship. Owned and operated by Lake
Zurich residents Joe and Laurie Kane, Treetime products are available via
online or telephone ordering, and its 50,000 square foot showroom in Lake
Barrington, IL.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Faithe Colas (414) 302-4300 x2248 faithe_colas@usc.salvationarmy.org
Mary Anne McAndrew
(847) 540-6000 mcandrewpr@comcast.net
Alyse Chadwick (773) 205-3531 Alyse_chadwick@usc.salvationarmy.org