In celebration of Nguzu Saba Week, presents can also be dropped off at Rites and Reason Theater and Harambee House throughout the week. The holiday spirit appears to be contagious. The wooden Giving Tree, designed by Matthew Rich '98.5, is in the lobby of the Rockefeller Library. The tree is adorned with paper ornaments each bearing the name of a present. Students are asked to take an ornament off the tree and drop the corresponding present at specified drop off points around campus before the 15th of December.
Presents range between clothing, recreational toys, and books.
According to Ho, the most needed presents include sweatshirts, underwear, and other survival items for the winter. If we get 50 to 100 presents, that's good. Students are encouraged to make sure they can afford the gift before removing the ornament from the tree. According to Ho, there is something for every price range. Presents will be donated to Crossroads, a homeless shelter for kids in North Kingston.