Teresa’s Giving Tree

Teresa’s Giving Tree Teresa's Giving Tree was created to honor my late Grandmother, Teresa. My Grandmother was what you would call a "Christmas Enthusiast."

Through donations from the community and personal donations, we are giving back to nursing home residents during the holiday season. She loved everything about the holiday season...the gatherings of family and friends, the food, the decorating, the music, the gift gifting. It was truly her favorite time of the year. As a single mother, she raised five children while putting herself through nursing

school. She had ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. My Grandmother was a proud nurse 25 years at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. She was a true testament to perseverance, determination and strength. My grandmother has given us all so much to look up too. She spent her later days at Lakeview Rehab & Care Center in Wayne, NJ. There, she received wonderful care and met so many special people she was happy to call her friends. We lost my Grandmother on April 24, 2020. In her honor, I was compelled to give back and do something special for all the amazing people she left behind. With that, "Teresa's Giving Tree" was created. Through donations received from family, friends, generous members of the Packanack Lake Mother's Club and Girl Scout Troop 98000, we are happy to say 84 gift bags including essentials and homemade cards and crafts will be delivered to the residents at Lakeview Rehab & Care later this month! Through this page, I hope we give back to more organizations throughout the upcoming year. Stay tuned for updates and pictures capturing our 1st Annual Holiday Giving Tree. Be well, stay safe & God bless.

Today was the big drop off! It was so heart warming to be greeted with overwhelming appreciation. We know these gifts wi...
12/12/2025

Today was the big drop off! It was so heart warming to be greeted with overwhelming appreciation. We know these gifts will be put to good use and will bring smiles to so many residents of Complete Care at Wayne Hills! Thank you again to everyone who contributed to this project- your support means the world to me ❤️ Happy Holidays! xo, Stephanie

12/08/2025

After a few hours and a couple of cups of coffee ☕️, my mom, my girls and I assembled over 90 gifts. We have fleece blankets with cozy socks, personal care bags, activity bags and lots of extra pairs of socks! Not included in the gift bags are the many treats and cookies, hot chocolate and teas. Those items will be used by the recreation department as they serve up daily snacks and refreshments to the residents. Projects such as this mean so much to my family since Complete Care was my grandmother’s last home. Grandma was never one for attention but I know she’d be so humbled and honored to have all of this done in her name- for the most deserving people. ❤️ Thank you so much once again for your generosity and kindness. Friday, December 12 is the drop off day- be on the lookout for more pics 📸. All the best, Stephanie

12/07/2025

Making gift bags from all of these amazing donations with the help of some special elves 🎁🎄❤️

Another very generous donation was dropped off yesterday. It’s time to start packing up all of these amazing essentials....
12/07/2025

Another very generous donation was dropped off yesterday. It’s time to start packing up all of these amazing essentials. Friday is drop-off day!
Thank you so much ❤️🥹

Came home to SO many packages! Cookies, crackers, tea, hot chocolate, fuzzy socks and 24 fleece blankets (shrink wrapped...
12/02/2025

Came home to SO many packages! Cookies, crackers, tea, hot chocolate, fuzzy socks and 24 fleece blankets (shrink wrapped 😉). Our drop off day is quickly approaching! Stay tuned for more updates and pictures as I get everything arranged and ready to deliver to Complete Care at Wayne Hills. Thank you so much everyone ♥️

A large donation of personal care items arrived today! It’s so great to give the residents of Complete Care more than we...
11/30/2025

A large donation of personal care items arrived today! It’s so great to give the residents of Complete Care more than we expected. Thank you!!! 😊

Hello everyone! Thanks to your generosity and support over $400 was raised for Complete Care at Wayne Hills. Family, fri...
11/30/2025

Hello everyone! Thanks to your generosity and support over $400 was raised for Complete Care at Wayne Hills. Family, friends and neighbors graciously contributed and I’m so grateful for each of you. In addition to everything on the wishlist, I was also able to purchase fleece blankets, extra art supplies and treats for Christmas morning- hot chocolate, varieties of tea, cookies, biscuits and crackers. I can’t wait to make this special delivery 🎁 Thank you, thank you ♥️

Look for pics in the coming days as things begin to arrive 📦.

So thankful for each of you and wish you all the best, always. xo, Stephanie

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