Operation Giving Trees received a large donation from WoodmenLife in Princeton Thursday afternoon.
The non-profit organization was presented with a $10,000 check.
Craig Smiley, recruiting sales manager at the Princeton life insurance agency, says they like to give back to the community and they presented the donation to Operation Giving Trees because of the way the organization “stepped up” to help those affected by the December 2021 tornado.
click to download audioFounder and co-president of Operation Giving Trees, Jacki Greenfield says this donation is huge for the organization.
click to download audioShe says it will provide the organization with more opportunities to help others.
click to download audioGreenfield started Operation Giving Trees after the tornado struck the community just weeks before Christmas. She says it was just happenstance that they became a non-profit organization.
click to download audioAs we approach the two-year anniversary of the tornado, Greenfield’s husband and Operation Giving Trees board member, Kirk says in the last 6 to 8 months the organization has turned its focus to crisis assistance.
click to download audioAfter the check presentation, Smiley shared that WoodmenLife also provided donations to some of its members affected by the tornado.
click to download audioThe check presentation was held at the WoodmenLife building located at 1009 West Main Street.
