When grandmother of three and Murfreesboro resident Phyllis Davenport was not able to purchase a holiday tree this year, Target and United Way teamed up to provide her family with a decorated tree just in time for the season.

The donation came through Target’s Share-A-Tree program. From December 18-22, Target stores across the country will celebrate the season of giving by donating 2,678 decorated holiday trees to United Way.

United Way volunteers will distribute the trees—worth an estimated $500,000—to families in need and partners such as shelters, community centers and childcare programs. This is the 20th consecutive year for the holiday partnership.

When grandmother of three and Murfreesboro resident Phyllis Davenport was not able to purchase a holiday tree this year, Target and United Way teamed up to provide her family with a decorated tree just in time for the season.

The donation came through Target’s Share-A-Tree program. From December 18-22, Target stores across the country will celebrate the season of giving by donating 2,678 decorated holiday trees to United Way.

United Way volunteers will distribute the trees—worth an estimated $500,000—to families in need and partners such as shelters, community centers and childcare programs. This is the 20th consecutive year for the holiday partnership.

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties was able to deliver four of the trees to local families in need to make their holiday season a little brighter.

Davenport said that she was very excited, “mostly because my grandchildren were so excited I got it.” Davenport noted that since they did not have a tree, receiving the donation from Target would “help to make this Christmas special.”

As further demonstration of Target’s commitment to partnering with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for all people, Target and its Team Members pledged more than $14.3 million nationally through their 2010 United Way workplace giving campaign.

“The holiday season is about sharing with others, especially those in need,” said President of Target Community Relations and Target Foundation Laysha Ward. “With our partners at United Way, Target is honored to continue the tradition of sharing our holiday trees with families across the country.”

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties was able to deliver four of the trees to local families in need to make their holiday season a little brighter.

Davenport said that she was very excited, “mostly because my grandchildren were so excited I got it.” Davenport noted that since they did not have a tree, receiving the donation from Target would “help to make this Christmas special.”

As further demonstration of Target’s commitment to partnering with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for all people, Target and its Team Members pledged more than $14.3 million nationally through their 2010 United Way workplace giving campaign.

“The holiday season is about sharing with others, especially those in need,” said President of Target Community Relations and Target Foundation Laysha Ward. “With our partners at United Way, Target is honored to continue the tradition of sharing our holiday trees with families across the country.”