Umpqua Bank accepting Giving Tree requests

Umpqua Bank is organizing its annual Christmas Giving Tree again 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 upon guidelines of Washington state’s assistance programs.

It is recommended that a necessity item like clothing be listed as the first item of choice along with color and the appropriate size. For the second choice item it is recommended to list something fun like a game or toy.

Gift requests are limited to $40 for each individual.

Completed request forms should be returned to Umpqua Bank by Nov. 22. Forms are number coded as they are returned and all requests are confidential.

Umpqua will put the ornaments with requests on the tree after Thanksgiving.

More information about the project can be obtained by calling Umpqua Bank at 659-4900.