Minneapolis, MN – The YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, is selling Christmas trees at local tree lots starting on Friday, November 27.
For over 75 years, Y Service Clubs have been selling Christmas trees. The Blaisdell, Midway and Ridgedale Ys are selling trees to raise money for youth in the community to participate in Y programs and camps.
“The YMCA is committed to removing barriers that may prevent kids and teens in our community from participating in enriching programs and camps,” said Glen Gunderson, president of the Y. “The Tree Lots are an annual tradition that help raise funds so all youth have opportunities to participate in meaningful activities that can inspire their future goals and help them reach their potential.”
WHO:
YMCA of the North – Blaisdell in Minneapolis, Midway in St. Paul and Ridgedale in Minnetonka
WHAT:
Annual Tree Lot Fundraiser
WHERE AND WHEN:
Blaisdell YMCA Tree Lot: 42nd Street and Hiawatha Ave (on the corner), Minneapolis, MN 55408
- November 27 – December 19, 2020
- Monday – Friday: 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Midway YMCA Tree Lot: 530 Wheeler Street, St. Paul, MN 55104
- November 27 – December 19, 2020
- Thursday – Friday: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- *Friday, November 27: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ridgedale YMCA Tree Lot: 12301 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- November 27 – December 19, 2020
- Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
- Please note: Trees can be sold any time the Y is open and will be self-service outside of Fridays and Saturdays
For more info, www.ymcanorth.org/christmas_tree_lots.
About the YMCA of the North
The YMCA of the North is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established 164 years ago, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin communities. The 29 Y locations and program sites, eight overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage more than 370,000 men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit www.ymcanorth.org.