Charity



You can also support Giving Tree by purchasing a set of Giving Tree Greeting Cards.
Each of these exquisitely illustrated cards is a hand-drawn masterpiece by a recipient of the Giving Tree, capturing a unique and heartfelt story. You can acquire these cards directly at the CCS Pudong office or simply scan the provided QR code for a seamless purchase experience.
Priced at an affordable 49RMB per set, every cent of the proceeds will be dedicated to furthering the mission of the Giving Tree program.

Bring It Back to the Book
The Giving Tree Charity is named after the famous children’s book, The Giving Tree, which was written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. The story follows the lives and relationship of a boy and an apple tree. Throughout the story there are multiple themes present and many different interpretations have stemmed from this. The key messages that have inspired our Giving Tree Charity are as follows:
It’s not about giving to takers, we should give in ways that nurture more giving
Inspire others to pay it forward
Giving doesn’t have to be a sad act of sacrifice or something you have to do at your own expense
It can be joyous and something you choose to do for the benefit of others
This is what Giving Tree is all about – Giving in a way that nurtures more giving! We hope you’ll join the movement and help us support those who need it most.
Love Letters to Shanghai Migrant Kids During Lock Down 2022

Just like all the school kids in our community, our Giving Tree kids from Shanghai Migrant Schools have started online learning since Mid-March. In this difficult 2022 spring lockdown, we all need something positive to focus on. How about writing a love letter or creating a piece of artwork to the Shanghai Migrant Kids?
Since March, Community Center Shanghai (CCS) has been providing a platform for the community to share their love letter/artwork to the Shanghai Migrant Kids.
In this letter/artwork, we encourage these kids to overcome the challenges and go through this online learning journey smoothly. It has been a great opportunity for the families to be involved – given them this platform to connect to this amazing Charity initiative and do what they can to help others.













The Charity Tree donation ceremony in 2024 was held at migrant schools in Shanghai
Good Books for a Good Cause

The Community Center Shanghai’s Pudong Center is accepting book donations for its Used Book Library. We sell these books for 10 RMB each, although people are also free to bring in books and exchange them for others on the shelf. Proceeds from book sales benefit Giving Tree.
Questions? Please email Charity@communitycenter.cn