Joel Foster is a Multimedia Journalist at KGUN9.
St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church became the heart of the holiday spirit this weekend, hosting its first-ever Festival of Trees. The event not only celebrated the season with festive decorations but also spotlighted the meaningful contributions of local nonprofits.The festival featured dozens of Christmas trees, each uniquely decorated by nonprofit organizations, agencies, and a few businesses.
'Everybody in the camp is in the same situation, so it’s a safe place,” said Reyna Robbins, a parishioner at St. Francis and director of Camp Genesis. “They can talk about their families, zipline, kayak, and just have fun being a kid.'The festival also offered a friendly competition, with visitors voting for the best-decorated tree. A raffle and gift baskets added to the festivities, raising funds to support the church’s outreach and ministry programs.
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