The Youth and Family Services Giving Tree program collects gifts for children in the county's foster care system. The toys and gifts they receive through this effort are often the only remembrances they get for Christmas.

Gifts are received from donors or purchased through financial contributions. Social workers or foster parents are allowed to visit toy rooms and make holiday gift selections for children the county's foster care system.

Here is list of some annual supporter that have shown tremendous efforts to support our kids:

• 2nd String Santa
• Tommy Tomlinson and supporters
• Mecklenburg County Staff
• Covenant Presbyterian Church
• Wachovia employees
• Bank of American employees
• Saner Clinic
• Charlotte Country Day
• Young Lawyers

YFS is always looking for individuals and groups to donate items during the holidays.

Groups wanting to make contributions can call Cindy Brady at 704-336-7348.