Our Mission: Plant seeds of hope, one child at a time

The Hope Tree Project’s mission is to “plant seeds of hope, one child at a time” by providing requested gifts (clothes, shoes, coats toys) and necessities (supplies and gift cards for food) to identified students and their families in need at local CMS schools during the holidays. Our secondary mission is to provide hands-on opportunities for children in our community to help their peers by developing leadership skills and growing in empathy and understanding. Ultimately, the Hope Tree Project brings joy, smiles and HOPE to families in our community.

The Hope Tree Project is celebrating our 11th year in 2025! We work directly with CMS school counselors and social workers to spread holiday hope and cheer to families in need in Charlotte, NC by providing specific items from their wish lists and other helpful supplies. Each child sponsored receives clothes, shoes, a coat, toys from their wish list, helpful supplies and gift cards for food and necessary supplies.

The Hope Tree Project is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible. Our Tax ID Number is 99-3871864