Christmas decoration adorns the Kaarster municipal building, featuring a festive Christmas tree.
The city of Kaarst, Germany, is once again supporting the Wish Tree action, a community-driven charitable project that aims to bring joy to those in need during the festive season.
For more information about the Wish Tree initiative in Kaarst, contact Sigrid Hecker at Tel. 02131 / 98 75 22 or [email protected]. While online research offers limited direct information about the Kaarst Wish Tree, it is known that such initiatives generally involve local organisations, churches, and social services supporting children, families in need, and vulnerable populations.
In Kaarst, the Wish Tree action has been running successfully for 16 years. Initially, only children's wishes were hung on the tree, but in recent years, adult wishes have been included for those who might not receive gifts at Christmas, such as elderly people or those not employed due to disability.
Mayor Ursula Baum is encouraging participation in the Wish Tree action, expressing hope for a large number of participants. Gifts can be dropped off at the Kaarst town hall information desk in exceptional cases, and there are designated dates for receiving gifts: Friday, December 8, 2-5 pm, Thursday, December 14, 5-7 pm, and Saturday, December 16, 10 am-2 pm.
The Protestant and Catholic churches in Kaarst, along with local municipalities, social welfare groups, and volunteer associations, participate in the Wish Tree action. The gifts are festively wrapped and distributed to recipients by social workers or partnering NGOs.
Since 2021, the "Kaarster helfen" association has cooperated with the Wish Tree initiative. The Wish Tree action is managed on a voluntary basis by the Gaspers family. Quote from Mayor Ursula Baum: "When you look at the wish cards, you often read very modest wishes. It's really easy to make someone's holiday brighter."
For precise and current details about the history, partners, beneficiaries, and logistics of the Wish Tree initiative in Kaarst, it is recommended to consult the official website or social media pages of Kaarst city government or local community centres, announcements from churches or social organisations in Kaarst, and local news outlets covering community charity events.
Voluntary contributions to the Wish Tree action's home-and-garden section could provide its recipients with a more enjoyable living environment during the festive season. One can adopt a lifestyle of giving by picking up gardening tools or home decor items to enhance the received gifts.
