CVH Wishing Tree Sign-Up Begins October 13, 2025

Wishing Tree PosterCharity event helps local children’s Christmas wishes come true

Article by Dusti Howell

 

Clearwater Valley Health (CVH) and the Foundation Emergency Fund Committee (FEFC) are once again bringing holiday magic to local families through the Belinda Stockton Memorial Wishing Tree Program. This beloved nonprofit charity event helps ensure that children in need within our community experience the joy of Christmas.

 

The Wishing Tree program is made possible through the collaboration of three key groups:

  • Local families in need, who submit wish lists for their children
  • Generous community members, who select and fulfill those wishes
  • The CVH Wishing Tree Committee, who coordinates the effort from start to finish

 

Important Dates & Details

  • Applications Open: October 13, 2025
  • Application Deadline: November 7, 2025

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Children must be in 6th grade or younger
  • Only custodial parents or guardians may apply
  • Children must live solely in the applicant’s household
  • Must reside within School District 171 (Orofino, Timberline, Peck, Cavendish-Teakean)

 

How to Get an Application:

  • Download: https://smh-cvh.org
  • Email Request: wishingtree@kh.org
  • Pick Up: CVH Orofino Clinic, 1055 Riverside Ave (lobby cabinet)
  • Mail Requests or Completed Applications To:
    ATTN: CVH Wishing Tree
    301 Cedar Ave
    Orofino, ID 83544

 

How to Make a Christmas Wish Come True

On November 4, the Wishing Tree will be decorated with “stars” at Orofino Health Clinic (OHC). Each star represents a child’s wish list. Community members can:

  • Pick a star in person at OHC
  • Email wishingtree@kh.org to have a star selected for you
  • Choose siblings to shop for an entire family — a great option for groups or businesses looking for a meaningful team-building activity

 

The goal is to have all stars spoken for by November 21.

 

Gift Drop-Off & Distribution

  • Gifts Due: December 10, 2025
    • Please wrap gifts, attach the original star as the gift tag, and return to OHC
    • This allows the committee time to shop for any remaining or unbalanced wish lists to ensure every child receives a fair and joyful Christmas
  • Gift Pickup: Begins December 15, 2025
    • Families will be contacted as soon as their gifts are ready

 

Other Ways to Help

If you’re unable to shop but still want to support the program, cash donations are welcome and appreciated.
Checks can be made payable to:
CVH Foundation Wishing Tree
301 Cedar Ave, Orofino, ID 83544

 

The Belinda Stockton Memorial Wishing Tree Program wouldn’t be possible without the kindness and generosity of our community’s wish fulfillers. Thank you for helping make the season bright for local children!