Marklund Giving Tree FAQs

Marklund’s Annual Giving Tree Gift Drive

Marklund’s Volunteer Department coordinates the Annual Giving Tree Gift Drive for residents at our Elgin and Geneva locations. Each resident’s personal wish list is showcased on tags attached to Marklund’s holiday trees, as well as on trees sponsored by the community. Additionally, we provide gift tags featuring an Amazon Wishlist with items requested by our staff.

How to get involved:

Businesses, teams, churches and groups can create a Marklund Giving Tree by requesting gift tags from the Volunteer Department. You can also sponsor a tree in your community—this could be YOUR tree! Alternatively, grab a tag from trees at our locations. Participants can purchase one or more gifts from the tag list.

Gift Drop-Off Instructions:

• Gifts must be wrapped with the tag securely attached.
• Return gifts to the appropriate Marklund location by Wednesday, December 17, or arrange for pickup through the Volunteer Department.

Your support can make a real impact, spread cheer, and make the holiday season unforgettable for our residents.

1: Do I need to purchase all the gifts on the tag?

No, you do not need to purchase all 3 suggested gifts.

2: Do I need to wrap my gifts?

Yes, please wrap your gift and securely attach the gift tag to it.

3: Where can I drop off my gifts?

We have 2 locations and you are welcome to drop off at whichever location is closest to you:

Marklund Hyde Center: 1S450 Wyatt Dr, Geneva, IL 60134

Marklund Wasmond Center: 1435 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120

4: When can I start dropping off my gifts?

As early as December 1st and no later than December 17^th.

5: What hours can I drop off my gifts?

8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

If you need to drop gifts off outside of these hours, please contact Nikki or Melanie to arrange.

Nikki Osterloh (Marklund Hyde Center): 630-593-5468 nosterloh@marklund.org

Melanie Toth (Marklund Wasmond Center): 224-523-7535 mtoth@marklund.org

*Please contact Nikki or Melanie before drop off so we can assist if you have multiple no matter the time*

6: Can I have Amazon send my gift directly to Marklund?

Yes, please include the name of the person on your gift tag, as well as the code in the upper right hand corner, in the note section.

Ex. John D., 3-S5

7: Will gift opening day be back this year?

Yes! Sign-ups to participate will be available soon.

8: Is there a general wish list?

Yes!

Click Here to see the general wish list for the Marklund Hyde Center, Geneva.

Click Here to see the general wish list for Marklund Wasmond Center, Elgin.

9: What dollar amount should I put on a gift card if I choose to do that?

Any amount you are comfortable with. Please make sure the amount is clearly written on the gift card.

10: What should I do if I have questions about the wish list, or the gift options on the tag?

If you need additional information than what is listed on the gift tag you picked up, or have a question about our general wish list, please reach out to our volunteer team via email at givingtree@marklund.org so we can answer your questions as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's gift opening!

Thank you for supporting Marklund’s mission to make everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. We’d love to send you a thank you card following our gift opening. If you’d like to receive a card, please sign up with your email here.

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