Donor Guidelines and Recommendations
Thank you for supporting Cy-Fair Helping Hands by participating in the Festival of Trees! The following guidelines will help your decorating team create a magical tree that will be elegantly or playfully displayed and auctioned.
Decorating Your Tree: You can decorate your tree at home, work, or wherever you choose, but we invite you to join the fun and decorate your tree at our facility on Saturday, November 1, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm or Sunday, November 2, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Please bring your supplies (scissors, hot glue gun, glue sticks, wire, wire cutters, chenille stems, power strip, extension cord, ladder, or stepstool if needed, etc.) and let your creativity shine!
Delivery Details: Decorated trees and wreaths must be delivered by Monday, November 3, to Cy-Fair Helping Hands, 9204 Emmott Rd, Houston, TX 77040. Someone will be available to accept your items Monday through Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Donations cannot be accepted after November 3.
Tax-Deductible Donations: Your item(s) is a tax-deductible donation to CFHH's Festival of Trees, and a form will be available upon request at the time of delivery. Your gift, including trees, décor and trim, lights, items and props, and tree skirts, becomes the sole property of CFHH's Festival of Trees. The trees must be transported to and from the venue, so it is important that all decorations are secured to the tree (chenille stems work great, or bend your hooks until they are totally closed) and that no breakable ornaments are used.
Other Guidelines:
- Please provide the batteries if your tree or wreath has battery-powered lights.
- Recommended tree sizes are from 1 foot to 6 feet. No trees over 6 feet.
- Trees must be artificial and transportable.
- Please decorate trees to be viewed from all sides.
- Ensure the base is stable and provide a tree skirt or base covering.
- Wreaths should be a minimum of 18 inches and have a year-round or Christmas theme.
- Please ensure your wreath has a secure hanger and supports the weight of your decorations.
Important Deadline: The donor form must be completed and submitted to CFHH no later than Monday, October 28, for the entry to be included in the event program and literature.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact jean@cyfairhelpinghands.org. Happy decorating!