CALIMESA: Library commission to launch holiday fundraiser

Library manager Shayna Balli stands beside The Giving Tree at the Calimesa public library in this file photo from June 2012. (Erin Waldner/Staff photo)


If you’ve stopped by the Calimesa public library lately, you’ve probably noticed The Giving Tree just inside the entrance. The wall hanging is an effort to raise money for a new and bigger library in Calimesa. Starting at $100, people can have a “leaf” on the tree engraved. The library commission launched The Giving Tree program in April.

According to the minutes of the Oct. 2 library commission meeting, The Giving Tree had raised $7,530 to date, with at least one to three donations coming in per month.

The minutes say there was a discussion at the meeting about a holiday fundraising idea for The Giving Tree. The idea was to circulate a flier that would say something like this:

“The holiday season is the perfect time to show those around you how much you care. For those who are hard to buy for, consider making a donation in honor of them or in memory of someone special as a gift this season. In return, your donation will be recognized and a Christmas card will be sent mentioning your gesture.”

With the commission’s approval, the flyer will be posted at the library.

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