The Gifting Tree Foundation

04/13/2026

Today, The Gifting Tree Foundation generously presented a $7,500 donation to the Rotary Club of Aiken in support of our Scholarship Program.

We are incredibly grateful for their continued commitment to education and for investing in the future of students in our community. This meaningful contribution will help us provide greater opportunities and make a lasting impact through our scholarship efforts.

Pictured from the left: K.T. Ruthven (GTF Board), Linda Strojan (Scholarship Co-Chair, Corey Burns (Scholarship Co-Chair), Lyddie Hansen (GTF Board and Club President Keyatta Priester ❤️

02/12/2026

Here is your chance to join the best party in all of Aiken County! We have an available table for 8 starting at $1000. This includes a low country boil and roasted oysters from JC’s Seafood. Beer, wine, water and soft drinks are included in your price. Put on you dancing shoes and join us on the dance floor with the music from Anybody’s Guess and check out the best Silent Auction around. You can also upgrade the table to enjoy additional benefits. Email us at [email protected] for more information.
NOTE: No individual tickets will be sold.

01/15/2026

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11/13/2025

The Gifting Tree Foundation has awarded scholarships to five veterans attending USCA as part of our annual Heroes Breakfast. They were selected from a group of applicants as a thank you for their distinguished military service, while they study at USCA to pursue new careers. We were also pleased to recognize our “boots on the ground” partners, the nonprofit agencies we have supported through our grant program. To date, we have given over $525,000 to address unmet needs in our community. They are all heroes!

10/06/2025

The Gifting Tree Foundation was recognized by the Teen After School Center for our support at their Resilience Gala. We were honored for empowering these wonderful young men and women with our financial support for furniture and electronic equipment over the last few years. Congratulations to Christopher Emmanuel and the TASC team for leading these teens to understand how to make good choices for healthy and successful futures.

09/11/2025

Today, Hammond Hills Elementary experienced a unique opportunity, as 122 third-grade students received books of their choice from the book fair, courtesy of the Gifting Tree Foundation's partnership with Public Education Partners. This initiative fosters literacy in every household, regardless of economic means. The program is set to continue this fall, extending to all public elementary schools in Aiken County.

07/19/2025

We are pleased to have gifted the Salvation Army with $10,000 this month for shelter operations. This is another example of how we plant seeds of hope throughout our community.

We are deeply grateful to the The Gifting Tree Foundation for their generous partnership and support of our Red Shield Emergency Solutions Shelter here in Aiken.

Each year, this shelter provides a safe haven and a path forward for over 700 individuals—including men, women, and children—facing the crisis of homelessness. Thanks to community partners like the Gifting Tree Foundation, we are able to serve more than 40,000 meals and offer over 10,000 nights of shelter annually to those in need.

Your support changes lives. 💙

07/18/2025

Sixty Millbrook Elementary teachers and aides were delightfully surprised this morning when Jennifer Minolfo announced that each would receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card. As an educator, Jennifer Minolfo is well aware of the out-of-pocket expenses her peers incur to provide necessary supplies for their students. Since 2019, we have selected one elementary school to thank teachers and aides for their dedication to providing a high-quality education to our youngest citizens with respect, love and care.

05/03/2025

We are proud to support Successteam as they mentor young people to make positive choices in their lives. For ten years, Tim Behling has made a difference in our community, and we are proud to partner with him by giving $5,000 towards the Successteam Scholarship Program for 2025.

04/22/2025

Today, The Gifting Tree Foundation presented $7,500 to the Rotary Club of Aiken to help with our Scholarship Program. Pictured from the left: Linda Strojan (Scholarship Committe Co-Chair), Donna Jones (GTF Board), K.T.Ruthven (GTF Board), Darby Bowan (GTF Board), Lee Bodie (Rotarian and GTF Board), Lyddie Hansen (GTF Board and Scholarship Co-Chair),and Club President Forest Mahan.
Thank you The Gifting Tree Foundation for your generous support!

04/12/2025

This year we gave $10,000 to ACTS for heaters, fans, and utility assistance for their clients. This photo is a throwback to 2019 when we gave our very first donation to ACTS to purchase heaters. We have grown this program every year since then to provide life-saving comfort to those who can’t afford to properly protect themselves from extreme weather exposure.