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Tuesday's Treasures…A Community Treasure

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Tuesday's Treasures…A Community Treasure

 

We are fully in the season of giving and thinking of others. 

 

There is a gentleman in a nearby community who epitomizes the spirit of this season. This will be his fifth year of asking his neighbors to donate decorations for a Christmas tree that will be donated to a deserving family. 

 

 

Every year, on Thanksgiving weekend, he places a Christmas tree on a corner in the neighborhood.  Anyone can add a weather-friendly ornament to the tree. The decorated tree is donated to a deserving family the week before Christmas.  He has had as many as 3 trees to give to the lucky families. 

 

A Christmas tree captures the magic of the season. It reminds us of our childhood, sitting by the tree, gazing at the lights…a cup of hot chocolate in our hand. When no one is looking, we grab a gift and shake it. 



If you’re looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer in your area, this may be just the way.  





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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Oh my goodness, Kathy... what an amazing idea. I wish I lived close by to make a contribution. That being said, can I send it to you?

Nov 18, 2025 04:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker sure!!!!   I'm taking an ornament over just as soon as the tree goes up. If you send one, I'll take a photo for you. 

Nov 18, 2025 05:28 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib I will need to go to the post office tomorrow to send some things out, so will put together a package for you today.

Nov 19, 2025 04:26 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

So true Kathy!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

A Christmas tree captures the magic of the season. It reminds us of our childhood, sitting by the tree, gazing at the lights…

Nov 18, 2025 04:48 AM
Kathy Streib

Sham Reddy CRS This man reminds me that there are good people in the world. 

Nov 18, 2025 05:29 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

A wonderful warm gesture that involves the whole community.  Impressive.  m

Nov 18, 2025 05:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho Where would we be without people like this man!

Nov 18, 2025 05:30 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. What a wonderful and novel idea getting others to assist him in performing a good deed. Enjoy your day. 

Nov 18, 2025 05:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I love the idea of it. It's a way to get your neighbors involved and to think about others.

Nov 18, 2025 05:31 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

What a wonderful story Kathy. It’s amazing how one simple act can bring a neighborhood together and brighten the season for families who need it most!

Nov 18, 2025 05:19 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 that's so true. I'd rather see  more stories like this on the Nextdoor app than stories of lost animals or porch pirates.

Nov 18, 2025 05:32 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

That is a very nice thing to do - the entire neighborhood can get into the Christmas spirit together!

Nov 18, 2025 05:21 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti there are so many positive things that can come from this. I love it. 

Nov 18, 2025 05:32 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

What an incredible act of kindness and thoughtfulness during this holiday season. The generosity of others is often unnoticed. 

Nov 18, 2025 05:33 AM
Kathy Streib

Leanne Smith I agree. So often we read about people stealing packages from homes or vandalizing the area. 

Nov 18, 2025 05:33 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

He sounds like a wonderful man and those are the kind of people that I prefer to have in my life, people who are always doing nice things for others!

Nov 18, 2025 05:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England I agree. I'd much rather have people like this man around me. 

Nov 18, 2025 05:34 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Kathy Streib 

What an innovative idea, which involves the community coming together for the good of one.

Nov 18, 2025 07:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Doug Dawes and the beauty of it is that last year he had 3 trees!!!

Nov 18, 2025 05:34 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

What an interesting project. I have taken part in food drives, buying gifts for children but never decorating a tree.

Nov 18, 2025 07:28 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy,  good neighbors to donation things to put on Christmas tree.  I use to help my neighbors put up lights because they were up in age but now I am the one that is a little old.

Nov 18, 2025 08:37 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathy Streib What a sweet man to do such a nice thing - unfortunately, we are not allowed live trees in our condo community, only artificial. They are considered fire hazards when they get dry 

Nov 18, 2025 09:47 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

What a sweet man!  I love this idea Kathy!  During my hiking years there was a tree half way up the hill. During the holidays all the hikers would decorate the tree with ornaments for everyone to enjoy.  I typically tried to get ornaments that I could put in a piece of candy......for those hungry hikers!  Over the years they knew about that and would take the candy out but place the ornament back on tree.  Fun!

Nov 18, 2025 10:10 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy that is a great idea, and one that could be done in most communities

Nov 18, 2025 10:27 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Momentum is truly a wonderful thing. In this case, a little push in the right direction and the end results are nothing but good feelings and smiles.

Nov 18, 2025 10:36 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have always tried to give out presents to those less fortunate at Christmas...but a Christmas Tree is a GREAT idea.

Nov 18, 2025 01:12 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, that is really cool, and could recommend that for our neighborhood, think it would be quite the hit.

Nov 18, 2025 03:02 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Kathy,

What a lovely tradition and it involves others to help bring this together. Genuis thinking! 

Nov 18, 2025 06:46 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a heartwarming share, Kathy Streib, reminding us how simple acts can light up a whole community 🙂. I really appreciate the way this story captures the joy of giving and sparks ideas for spreading cheer in our own neighborhoods. Thanks for passing along such a thoughtful reminder of the season’s true spirit! 🎄

Nov 19, 2025 11:50 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

LOVE this! What a wonderful idea and such a great way for the community to come together!

Nov 22, 2025 12:54 PM