Orlando, FL (December 28, 2023) – This month, guests voted Canine Companions for Independence as the winner of Rosen Shingle Creek’s “A Tree-Mendous Affair” tree decorating contest. The local nonprofit organization received a $5,000 donation from the Harris Rosen Foundation as a winning prize.
About 350 visitors stopped by to view the holiday tree display and vote for their favorite one. Nonprofit organizations from the Central Florida area each decorated a tree during a fierce two-hour period on December 4.
The participating nonprofit organizations include:
- Alzheimer’s Association of Central Florida
- ANAWIM
- Best Buddies of Florida
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
- Canine Companions for Independence
- Central Florida Community Arts
- Coalition for the Homeless
- Fun spot America Foundation
- Habitat for Humanity
- Lovey Loaves Animal Rescue Animal Rescue
- Orlando Kidz Zone
- Promise in Brevard
- Quest
- Real Angels Foundation
- Runway to Hope
- Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center
- Rosen Gives Back
- Shepherd’s Hope
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
- The Rosen JCC
While people cast their votes, a choir group from Central Florida Community Arts played holiday classics. Children were able to meet with Santa and his elves while snacking on hot cocoa and cookies. The adults enjoyed a festive atmosphere and refreshing holiday cocktails!
The forest of festive trees will be on display through January 1st at Rosen Shingle Creek, located at 9939 Universal Boulevard in Orlando.
For media inquiries, please contact Gisselle Garcia, public relations specialist for Rosen Hotels & Resorts, 407-640-6967 (office), 407-451-5188 (cell) or publicrelations@rosenhotels.com.
