Support the Annual Giving Tree

Published: November 12, 2026

Help bring holiday cheer to children in the Treasure Valley by participating in College of Western Idaho's (CWI) annual Giving Tree. This year, CWI is partnering with CASA of Southwest Idaho to collect 500 toys for children in foster care. 

CASA of Southwest Idaho is an independent nonprofit organization that advocates for the best interests of children in foster care. 

The Giving Tree provides an opportunity for CWI students, employees, and community members to help make the holidays brighter for local children, from infants to age 16. 

Each tree features tags with a child's age, gender, and gift request. Participants can select a tag, purchase a gift, and return it unwrapped to a campus collection box. 

New, unwrapped gifts will be collected through Dec. 8. 

Giving Tree Locations 

Giving Trees and collection boxes are located near the security desks at three CWI campus locations: 

Make a Monetary Donation 

Want to help but cannot shop for a gift? You can also make a monetary donation to support the annual Giving Tree. CASA of Southwest Idaho will use all donated funds to purchase gifts for children in foster care. 

Every contribution brings CWI closer to reaching its goal of collecting 500 toys for children throughout the Treasure Valley. 

For questions or more information, contact Heather Schoenherr at heatherschoenherr@cwi.edu. 

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