Umpqua Bank accepting Giving Tree requests

Umpqua Bank is organizing its annual Christmas Giving Tree for this holiday season.

Currently, they are accepting gift requests for the program. The program is limited to children, newborn to age 18, and seniors 65 years of age or older within the communities of Ritzville, Lind, Washtucna or Benge.

To participate in the program individuals must complete registration forms for their family members. Qualifications are based on Washington’s assistance programs guidelines.

It is recommended that a necessity item like clothing be listed as the first item of choice along with color and the appropria...