‘Our tree of giving’: A “giving tree” takes root on Buffalo’s West Side

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A local family is finding a unique way to give back to the community, and it is growing right outside their home on Buffalo’s West Side.

Standing on Garner Avenue is a different kind of tree , one filled not with ornaments, but with free clothing and other items for anyone who may need them.

Shalimar Robledo and her husband, Terrance Bracier, started what they call the “Giving Tree” after realizing how many items their nine children go through.

“My son, he was a size 7, so this is his sweater he donated,” Robledo said, pointing to one of the items…

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