Northwood’s Giving Tree
The Giving Tree Program unites community, staff and families to bring gifts to Northwood residents – making sure they feel loved and remembered during the Holidays. Learn how to take part in the Giving Tree program.
How Does it Work?
There are several ways to take part in the Giving Tree program this holiday season:
- Individual Participation
- Choose a tag from the Giving Tree at any Northwood location (Halifax, Bedford, or Dartmouth). Purchase the item and drop off your gift at the site.
- Make a monetary donation online or at any Northwood location.
- Organization or Workplace Participation
- If your office or worksite would like to host a Giving Tree, you can reach out to Katherine (details provided on the right hand side of this page) to receive tags for your office tree.
- For remote or hybrid offices, you can participate via a virtual tree: the gift list is sent to all site members, who purchase items and arrange drop-off or pick-up of the gifts.
We’re here to help! Contact us if you need to arrange a pick-up. Please note: gift bags and tissue are welcome, but please do not wrap gifts.
Thank you for embracing our community this holiday season! Your generosity empowers Northwood residents to smile more and Live More, knowing they have not been forgotten.
Holiday Gift Ideas
- Personal Care Items
- Body wash, lotion, and shampoo
- Nail polish and lip balm
- Shave gel
- Hairbrushes and combs
- Hair clips
- Diabetic socks and regular socks
- Slippers
- Fun & Comfort Items
- Costume jewellery (bracelets, necklaces, rings, brooches)
- Fashion scarves
- Small new stuffed animals
- Paint, paint brushes, and canvases (all sizes)
- Wooden crafts to paint
- Coloured pencils and craft supplies
- Snacks & Treats
- Full-size chocolate bars (Coffee Crisp, KitKat, Aero, etc.)
- Diabetic-friendly treats
- Small bags of chips or Cheesies (single-serve)
- Cans of pop (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7Up, Sprite)
- Entertainment & Practical Gifts
- Large print word search and puzzle books (no Sudoku, please)
- 2026 calendars
- Adult/senior bus tickets
- Boxes of tissues
- Gift Cards & Monetary Gifts
- Lawtons gift cards
- Monetary gifts ($5, $10, $20)
- Cash donations (tax receipts available upon request)
Visit one of our locations or donate online to support Northwood’s Giving Tree!
Your support matters!
To ensure Northwood remains a leader in continuing care, the Northwood Foundation raises funds for programs and services that bring quality of life and a purpose to their days. What Nova Scotians deserve. What everyone deserves.