This time, FedEx Freight will deliver the 300,000th tree for the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation’s periodic Trees for Colors ® program. The corner tree is set to arrive at Fort Liberty alongside nearly 16,000 trees slated for families at over 90 military bases across the United States this December.
“ Every time, the FedEx Freight platoon puts in inexhaustible trouble to support Trees for colors and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation. This corner 300,000 th tree delivery is a direct reflection of our fidelity to both causes, ” said Lance Moll, President and CEO, FedEx Freight. “ Through our assiduity-leading transportation network, we’re recognized to give back to original communities and military families whose values have always been nearly tied to the core charge of our company. ”
Since 2005, FedEx Freight has supported the Trees for colors program, an action that delivers ranch-grown Christmas trees to domestic and transnationalU.S. military bases. This long- standing collaboration has come a cherished tradition for FedEx Freight, with motorists logging over 600,000 long hauls for tree deliveries over the times.
“ This program started on a crazy idea and started small. We delivered 4,300 trees to only five bases that first time, ” said Wendy Richardson, Chair of the Christmas Spirit Foundation Board of Trustees. “ It’s hard to believe we’re now going to exceed 300,000 total trees since we began working with FedEx 19 times agone
. The commitment and fidelity of all involved are truly inspiring. We love furnishing the Christmas spirit to the men and women and their families in our service, one tree at a time. ”
Trees for Colors kicks off as hundreds of benefactors and levies come together to help make this trouble a success. There are two ways the public can support Trees for colors
contribute a tree for delivery to a base at one of the sanctioned Trees for colors locales. Some locales offer online tree purchase options for paperback convenience. Bestowed trees must be bought to insure pick-up and delivery by FedEx Freight.
Visit the Trees for colors website to contribute online, and follow Trees for colors on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
A full list of sharing locales can be set up at attreesfortroops.org.
About FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leading provider of priority, premium, and economy less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, simplifying large and bulky shipping in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., FedEx Freight is at the forefront of innovation, offering customers total convenience and efficiency. With expanded service offerings like FedEx Freight Direct, shipments can be safely delivered to and through the door for residences and businesses. Team members across the network are dedicated to delivering the ultimate customer experience through exceptional service, reliability, and on-time performance, as well as giving back to the communities where they live and work. For more information, visit fedex.com/about.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of nearly $90 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally as one FedEx. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.
About the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and Trees for Troops®
The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization that works to recognize and support the true spirit of Christmas through programs like Trees for Troops®. The foundation was established in 2005 and is among fewer than five percent of U.S. charities to be awarded the “Best in America” seal of excellence by Independent Charities of America. To learn more visit www.christmasspiritfoundation.org.