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Wish Tree

Now through December 7, brighten a child's holiday season and donate new toys or clothes. Help us bring joy to kids in your community.

Make a Foster Child's Holiday Special This Season

This year, let's make a difference together by bringing joy to children in need through Georgia United Foundation's Wish Tree program. In collaboration with Georgia United Credit Union, Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) and local nonprofits, we are helping to ensure every child receives a gift. By donating new toys or clothing, you play an essential role in filling the needs of children in your community. Are you in? Join us in making a meaningful impact.

Visit a Georgia United branch to deliver a gift for a child in need using the guidelines below. Gifts must be delivered by December 7, to ensure a timely holiday delivery.

Most Needed Items

Items We Cannot Accept

  • New toys, games, books and clothing for ages newborn through 21
  • Electronics, tablets and headphones
  • Personal care items and toiletries
  • Socks, underwear and diapers
  • Luggage or backpacks
  • Gift cards (Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.)
  • Dolls, books and other toys representing a variety of ethnicities and family structures
  • Greatest need: gifts for teens and older youth
  • Used or second-hand items. Please donate new items only
  • Toy guns or weapons, including Nerf toys and water guns
  • Toys that may contain sharp objects or choking hazards
  • Items representing a specific religious affiliation
  • Wrapped gifts or items in gift bags. Please leave gifts unwrapped for easy sorting

Since the program’s inception

34,000+
Gifts have been provided to children in need

2026 Marks the

36
th
Anniversary of our Wish Tree program
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Habersham County DFCS is so thankful to Georgia United Foundation for partnering with us to provide Christmas assistance to some of the county’s most vulnerable citizens. At any given time, we have approximately 75-100 children in difficult situations, many of whom are placed with family friends or extended relatives who receive no financial assistance. This wonderful partnership between Georgia United and Habersham County DFCS furthers community cohesion and for that we are truly grateful!
- Connie J., Family Preservation Case Manager, Habersham County Division of Family and Children Services
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Thank you, Georgia United Credit Union, for over 30 years of donation support through your Wish Tree program. Your generous credit union members and employees truly make the holidays brighter for foster children in DeKalb County.
- Jerry K., Family & Community Partnership Program Director, Georgia Department of Human Services
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On behalf of everyone at Rockdale County Department of Family and Children Services, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donations and sponsorship with Rockdale County families and children. It was heartwarming knowing that a child woke up on Christmas morning with a smile, while opening their gifts that you generously gave.
- Veronica P., Director, Rockdale County Division of Family and Children Services
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We have hundreds of children in our foster care system who have been abused or neglected and deserve special love and care. We appreciate Georgia United's long-term partnership in helping us meet their needs during the holiday season.
- Delores B., Fulton County Division of Family and Children Services

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