Hello and Happy Holidays!
Whatever holidays you celebrate we are thinking of you all - clients, supporters, and funders.
We would like you to please think about our clients this year for our 2025 Giving Tree - which is raising funds specifically for our Ila Chaiken Scholarship Fund.
For our clients the Holidays and end-of-year can be contradictory - isolating, lonely, stressful, full of change, new traditions and yet also sometimes moments of freedom and relief. It takes time to heal post separation or divorce.
Help us show our clients support in 2 ways:
***Make a Donation - all donations welcomed (any level!)!
Help us fund the Scholarship Fund - which helps us give partial scholarships and access to all who need, as well as offer some free programs and services.
***Make a Comment of Support on your chosen Leaf!
Help us support our current and future clients this Holiday Season with Lilac Tree Hope - statements of bravery, support, a quote, advice, inspiration or holiday wishes.
Thank You!
The Lilac Tree Team - Board and Staff
PS: Yes, our title "Giving Tree" rhymes with Lilac Tree, but really it pays homage to the wonderful children's book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Yes, it's a children's book but it reminds us that our clients - whether parents or not - are unconditionally giving of themselves to their families, partners, and relationships over many years. The journey is long and varied.
2025 Lilac Tree Giving Tree!
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The Lilac Tree
Published: 19 Nov 2025
Beneficiary
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The Lilac Tree Charity no. 36-3729842 Email: info@thelilactree.org Tel: 847.328.0313 |
The Lilac Tree: Center for Divorce Resources
Our Mission is helping individuals navigate and overcome the challenges of separation and divorce by providing access to legal and financial information, support networks and professional resources.
Our Vision is that all people can confidently navigate the process of family breakdown and divorce.

