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 24.
For over 76 years, Y Service Clubs have been selling Christmas trees. The Blaisdell, Midway and Southdale 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 Southdale in Edina
WHAT: Annual Tree Lot Fundraiser
WHERE AND WHEN:
Blaisdell YMCA Tree Lot: 42nd Street and Hiawatha Ave (on the corner), Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Available November 24 until sold out
- Mondays through Fridays: 4:30 – 8 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Midway YMCA Tree Lot: 530 Wheeler Street, St. Paul, MN 55104
- Available November 24 until sold out
- Friday, November 24: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Thursdays and Fridays: 4-7 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Southdale YMCA Tree Lot: 7355 York Ave. S Edina, MN 55435
- Friday, November 24: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, November 25: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, November 26: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, December 2: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, December 3: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information, visit 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 167 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.