What is the National TTT Society and
Why Does Gilden Tree Support it?

by Gilden Tree Co-Founder, Ann Thariani

The National TTT Society was founded in 1911 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa by a remarkable group of women determined to give a camping experience to girls who might not otherwise have a chance to go.  They believed that going to camp would give these girls greater confidence, help them make new friends and to see the world in a different way.  There is no cost for the campers or their families and all camp clothing and supplies are provided by the sponsoring chapter.

 

My mother, Marilyn Hunter joined TTT when I was a girl.  I remember meetings at our house, and the warmth and kindness of the women who attended them.  She remained active in TTT right up until the time of her passing in January of 2011, and everything I do to help is in honor of her memory.




Inspired by my mom and the other women in her chapter, I joined Nebraska "A" several years ago and have found a group of caring women who really do help make a difference in girls lives.  












One of the goals of our growing chapter is to keep in touch with "our" girls and their families after camp, and so we do lots of activities, from making gingerbread houses, to preparing "hope totes" for the local homeless shelter, to a recent tie-dye party and picnic.  

After our tie-dye party - the t-shirts and laundry bags drying on the clothesline looked amazing:

It's an amazing organization with a truly meaningful mission, but the best part is that we just have a lot of fun together!  



To help raise money for camp fees and other costs, Gilden Tree has created a special gift for TTT, our Help a Girl Hand Care Set.  It's a beautiful gift and 10% of the sales go to TTT.






If you'd like to find out if there's a chapter in your area, or you'd like to start a chapter, please contact The National TTT Society on the web at www.nationaltttsociety.org, or by mail or phone:

National T.T.T. Society
811 East Washington St.,
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641

Phone: 319-385-7246

Or contact me via customerservice@gildentree.com.  I'd be happy to help find a chapter or way for you to help.

Ann Thariani