Spirit of giving

n Tree of Remembrance

Through Jan. 1

Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale

http://www.adventhealth.com/hospice-care/adventhealth-st-thomas-hospice

Advent Health St. Thomas Hospice’s Tree of Remembrance will stand outside of BMO Harris Bank from Thanksgiving through the new year. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Visit the website listed above for details.

n Hinsdale Humane Society Gift Shop

http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org

Find the perfect gift — T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, tote bags and stickers — for an animal-lover at the Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Rescue and Resource Center online gift shop. Purchases help the organization care for the animals at the shelter.

n Sponsor a Homeless Animal

http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org

Animal sponsorships are a great way to support homeless animals and a great gift idea. For a minimum sponsorship of $50, recipients will help provide care for an animal of their choosing, receive a personalized gift sponsorship certificate with the pet’s photo and an optional listing on the society’s website, if desired. Sponsorships can be purchased online. Questions? Call Deborah Kraus at (630) 323-5630, Ext. 32, or email her at [email protected].

n D86 Threads Gift Shop

http://www.transitioncenter.hinsdale86.org/microbusiness-sales

The young adults from the Hinsdale Transition Center program can create custom spirit wear for the prefect holiday gift. Proceeds help support social outings for the program. Visit the website listed above to view products and pricing.

n Brookfield Zoo Adopt an Animal

http://www.czs.org/animaladoption

(708) 688-8341

This holiday season, shop for the purr-fect present without having to leave home. The Chicago Zoological Society’s Animal Adoption program is highlighting two featured creatures: Charlotte, a North American river otter, and Ato, a reticulated giraffe. Donations to the program are gifts that give twice — helping to provide expert care and feeding of an animal for one year as well as giving a thoughtful and unique present to a loved one. Other animals also are available. The basic package includes a photo, certificate, fact sheet and more. Price: $35 basic package, $65 for plush package (includes stuffed animal).