CYUT Christmas Giving Tree Brings Warmth and Hope to Children in Need

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CYUT Christmas Giving Tree Brings Warmth and Hope to Children in Need

CYUT and the Pording Foundation launched the 2025 Christmas Giving Tree, collecting 365 gifts to make children’s wishes come true.Image — CYUT and the Pording Foundation launched the 2025 Christmas Giving Tree, collecting 365 gifts to make children’s wishes come true.

Now in its fifth year, the Giving Tree has helped more than 1,500 children.Image — Now in its fifth year, the Giving Tree has helped more than 1,500 children.

Director Chih-Wen Liao (left) thanks President Tao-Ming Cheng (right) for uniting the campus to bring hope to families.Image — Director Chih-Wen Liao (left) thanks President Tao-Ming Cheng (right) for uniting the campus to bring hope to families.

The Pording Foundation, represented by board member Ya-Ting Chiang (right), accepts a certificate of appreciation from the Yunlin Family Center.Image — The Pording Foundation, represented by board member Ya-Ting Chiang (right), accepts a certificate of appreciation from the Yunlin Family Center.

CYUT faculty and students enthusiastically selected wish cards, hoping to become “angels” for the children.Image — CYUT faculty and students enthusiastically selected wish cards, hoping to become “angels” for the children.

Children from CYUT Preschool also joined the Giving Tree with heartfelt support.Image — Children from CYUT Preschool also joined the Giving Tree with heartfelt support.

CYUT, together with the Pording Foundation, held the 2025 Christmas Giving Tree Lighting Ceremony, inviting the community to help fulfill 365 Christmas wishes from children supported by the Yunlin Family Center. Each wish hangs on a four-meter Giving Tree, shining with dreams and hopes of children from rural and disadvantaged families.

Director Chih-Wen Liao of the Yunlin Family Center expressed deep gratitude to CYUT and the Pording Foundation for bringing joy to children who rarely receive gifts. He highighted the support reaches families across 20 townships, making the holidays a little brighter for those who need it most.

President Tao-Ming Cheng shared that the Giving Tree initiative, now in its fifth year, has already helped more than 1,500 children see their Christmas wishes come true. This year, CYUT faculty, students, and community members once again came together to create warmth, connection, and hope. He emphasized that this effort reflects CYUT’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially ending hunger, promoting well-being, supporting quality education, and reducing inequalities.

Pording Foundation CEO Huan-Ju Yang underscored the foundation’s long-standing dedication to educational care and support for disadvantaged youth. She hopes the Christmas Giving Tree will continue to inspire more “guardian angels” to step forward, helping children learn, grow, and pursue brighter futures with confidence and joy.

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