Final Week for Watertown’s Christmas Tree Fundraiser as Donations Top $6,000
- Steve Jurrens
- Dec 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Community members have one week left to support local non-profits through the annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser at the Watertown Regional Library. Entering its final stretch, the event has already generated $6,041 in total donations as of the week four update.
The display features 15 uniquely decorated trees, each designed by a local organization to reflect its specific mission and service to the region. While touring the gallery is free, visitors are encouraged to “vote” for their favorite displays with a $1 donation per vote.
Maximizing Community Impact
To amplify the generosity of local donors, the Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) provides significant financial incentives:
· Matching Funds: Every dollar donated to a specific organization is matched by the Foundation up to $300.
· Top Grant: The non-profit that secures the highest number of votes by the end of the month will receive an additional $500 unrestricted grant.
Planning Your Visit
The fundraiser concludes on December 31. Those planning to visit the display should note that the Watertown Regional Library will be closed for the holiday from December 24 through December 26.
The participating organizations include:
· Beacon Center
· Scouts BSA - Troop 209
· Codington County 4-H
· Community Transit of Watertown/Sisseton
· East-Central CASA
· Human Service Agency
· Joy Ranch of South Dakota
· Lake Area Zoological Society (Bramble Park Zoo)
· Northern Prairie Arts
· Rachel’s Hope
· Special Olympics Watertown
· Town Players
· Watertown Area Snow Queen
· Watertown Cares
· Watertown Regional Library
As 2025 comes to a close, these contributions provide critical end-of-year support to help these organizations begin the new year with the resources needed to continue their work in the community.
Facebook links to various groups below:
