Scouts help unload Chicago Christmas tree ship - USCG Cutter Mackinaw

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As I understand for many Christmases, Chicago area Scouts have assisted the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw in delivering 1200+ trees to families in need. Do any members have more information?

"There's just nothing like sitting around a Christmas tree with your family," said Jamal Malone, CEO of Ada S. McKinley Community Services. "And we just want to make sure that any family that wants to share in that experience isn't hindered by the cost or the logistics of getting a tree."

The Ada S. McKinley Community Services organization is responsible for helping find homes for these trees this holiday season. 

"We have the honor and the charge of coordinating with about 100 other not-for-profits, local churches, the Boy Scouts, different groups," Malone said. "And we all sign up to connect families that need trees and want trees with the Coast Guard."

 

 

https://www.newsy.com/stories/u-s-coast-guard-ship-brings-christmas-trees-to-chicago/