From left, Alan Hennigar, Jeannine Hennigar and Dan Chisholm at the Trees for Tots 2 Teens event.

On Christmas Day, 60 underprivileged children of all ages had gifts to open thanks to the efforts and generosity of sales rep Dan Chisholm and his clientele in the Halifax area.

It began when Chisholm was looking for a non-traditional method to connect with his current and past clients during the holidays.  Since his wife’s family owns a Christmas tree farm in Antigonish, he felt it was a natural fit to buy the trees as gifts.  Alan Hennigar, broker of Sutton Group – Professional Realty, suggested that clients be invited to a special open house to enjoy holiday hospitality and pick up their free tree. They were asked to bring a toy or non-perishable food for families in need.  The event was called Trees for Tots 2 Teens to help remind people that very young and older children are often overlooked in charitable giving.  It brought in approximately 60 toys and 150 food items. 

“I’m now looking forward to seriously expanding the program next year and hopefully capturing the imagination of my colleagues to join the cause.  I can assure you that many children and teens are counting on it,” says Chisholm.