Help Miller Motors Fill the Ram

The Valley City Cares Mitten Tree, set up at First Community Credit Union, is collecting items for distribution to those in need this holiday. Rosie Larson has made the Mitten Tree a huge part of the city’s Christmas for over three decades, and Miller Motors has teamed up with the project for years to lend a helping hand. Every year, Miller Motors sets a goal to fill an entire vehicle with donations to then be distributed through the Valley City Cares Mitten Tree

project.

“Last year we had a lot of stuff—food, coats, blankets, toys—you name it,” said Jim Nelson, General Manager at Miller Motors.

From now until Dec. 24th, donated coats, pants, hats, boots, gloves, blankets, toys, and nonperishable food items dropped off at Miller Motors this year will pack a new 2021 Ram Truck. You can drop off donations during Miller’s regular business hours at the dealership, 1345 W Main Street, Valley City, open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

“We try to get it done in time for Rosie to collect and go through all of the items,” Nelson said. “Bless her heart for doing this for so many years.”

He encourages the community to show their support for residents who might need a little extra assistance this holiday season.

“It’s all about helping people,” he said.

Donations for the Valley City Cares Mitten Tree project may be dropped off at various participating businesses around town, in addition to Miller Motors. Stop down at the BC Courthouse/ BC Extension Office, Miller Motors, Mane Tamer, First Community Credit Union or at the Larson house, 525 5th Ave SW, Valley City, to drop off donations.