TOOELE, Utah — While some may say it’s early to deck the halls, a thrift store in Tooele is getting a jump-start on the holiday season with a unique fundraiser aimed at helping those most in need.

Switchpoint Tooele Thrift has launched "Blessing in the Boughs," a Christmas tree sale where community members can bid on or purchase elaborately decorated trees to support the organization's mission.

"Maybe I can show kindness and love to those in our demographic that need it the most right now," said Stacey Bice, manager of Switchpoint Tooele Thrift.

The organization is dedicated to "empowering people that for no fault of their own are experiencing poverty and are experiencing homelessness at this time," Bice said.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will be directly reinvested in the communit

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