Christmas Spirit - the Lincoln County United Giving Tree Program

10/02/2026

It’s October!! That means applications are due at the end of the month, 10/31/2026. Please pick up an application if you haven’t done so yet and get it turned in ASAP. We are looking forward to another smooth and successful year!

09/22/2026

🎄 Lincoln County Christmas Spirit Reminder! 🎁

Applications are available now for families who are entirely unable to purchase gifts for their children this holiday season due to financial hardship.

📅Applications are due October 31, 2026

Applications are available at:
-Merrill Fire Department
-Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce
-WJJQ Northwoods Radio in Tomahawk.

Please share to help us reach families who may benefit from the program. ❤️

09/09/2026

🎄 Lincoln County Christmas Spirit – Applications are ready!!!!!🎁

The Lincoln County Christmas Spirit program helps families who are entirely unable to purchase gifts for their children during the holiday season due to financial hardship.

🗓️ Applications will be available beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and are due by Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are screened. After applying, families will receive a postcard with details on how to obtain their gifts.

🎁 Distribution Day: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10 AM–12 PM

📍 Applications will be available at:
• Merrill Fire Department (110 Pier St)�• Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce (705 N Center Ave)�• WJJQ Northwoods Radio, Tomahawk (81 E Mohawk Dr)

❗ Please note: Christmas Spirit is not a supplemental program and is not intended to be used in addition to gifts families are able to purchase. The goal is to provide needs as well as wants to all eligible children and help families be part of a joyful Christmas.

📞 Questions? Call 715-407-7799 or email [email protected].

12/09/2025

❤️🎄 What a year, Lincoln County! 🎄❤️

Because of the incredible support from our community, 150 families and 390 kids will have a brighter Christmas this year. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this happen—organizers, packers, shoppers, donors, and all the behind-the-scenes helpers who jumped in wherever needed.

A huge thank you to the Merrill Fire Department and Tomahawk Fire Department for their hospitality, heavy lifting, and steady support. We truly couldn’t do this without you! ❤️

And a very special THANK YOU to our Tree Host Sites for welcoming the trees, helping spread the word, and making it easy for our community to participate:

🌟 Merrill Locations:
• Aspirus Good Samaritan
• Beauty Bar
• Church Mutual
• Culver’s
• Johnson Gifts
• Los Mezcales
• Merrill Enrichment Center
• Merrill Park & Rec
• Our Savior’s Church
• Riverside Athletic Club
• Salvos
• St. John Lutheran Church
• St. Stephens UCC

🌟 Tomahawk Locations:
• Tomahawk Community Thrift Store
• Honeycomb
• Park City Credit Union
• PCA

Merry Christmas, everyone ❤️
Thank you for showing up with such big hearts. We’re already looking forward to next year!

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