The Umpqua Bank Wish Trees help collect toys for children in need during the holiday season. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – There are still a few tags left on the Child Protective Services Wish Trees at the Lakeport and Kelseyville Umpqua Bank stores.

Wish tree organizers said they are amazed every year at the outpouring of support Lake County gives to this very deserving organization and the children they serve, and this year is no exception.

The bank's employees are hearing stories of the great deals found in the county for the gifts already purchased and of entire families getting involved in choosing the tags and purchasing and wrapping the gifts.

“We are truly blessed to live in such a close knit community and understand why generations of families have lived here,” said Paula Bryant, the bank's relationships manager. “We believe you will never find this anywhere else in this country.”

There are tags left and they challenge Lake County to show their support by coming in to get a tag and making sure all of these children have a joyous Christmas.

If you don’t have time to purchase a gift, you can make a monetary donation and they will be happy to do the shopping for you.

Umpqua Bank is located in Lakeport at 805 11th St., and in Kelseyville at 4280 Main St.

Should you have any questions, please call the Lakeport branch at 707-262-3342.