Old National Bank has a Giving Tree each year where community members can purchase gifts for specific local children in need. File photo courtesy of Dawn Chizek.

As it has for many years, Old National Bank will be supporting Manchester Family Services again this year with its annual Giving Tree.

Due to the recent rise in COVID cases the bank lobby has returned to appointment only, which makes the normal process of selecting a child from the tree a bit more challenging.

But, Tammy Melcher, Banking Center Manager, has developed a plan to have the tree ornaments available starting this week. Participants will need to call the office at 734-396-9300 or email her at Tammy.melcher@oldnational.com, to let her know of your interest in helping. She can make an appointment for you to select a child yourself. Or, simply stop by the back door during office hours and the staff will assist you with selecting a child or children to buy for.

“We have 33 children this year,” Melcher says. “And since the Family Service shop primarily provides necessities for the family, like food and clothing, this program helps make sure that each of these kids have some toys and other fun gifts under their tree at Christmas time.”

Unwrapped gifts must be returned to the bank by December 11th. Thank you for helping Old National Bank support the families of Manchester once again.